Attic ladders - a fixture ?

williams55

Im due to complete next week and was wondering could i take the ladders thats fitted to allow attic access . Nothing special with them , you know the type , the ones which you pull down from the attic with a pole . B&Q jobbies . I dont think my buyer knows they are there but his surveror defo does as he used them for getting up to the attic for a check . Now im leaving everything else , carpets lightfittings , load of oil in the tank , curtain rails etc . There was nothing about the ladder in the fixtures and fittings list .
Question is , do you think its morally right to take these and indeed is it legally right .
Not a big deal really to leave it just saves me having to pay for another set in my new gaff.
whats your thoughts ??

Doozergirl

How much is a loft ladder? £60? How many thousands are they paying for your house?

I wouldn't even consider taking a loft ladder with me. I'd just get a good deal on my new one.

cattie

I'd be quite shocked to find that the vendor had actually taken the loft ladder from any property I bought. :eek:

I'm looking to move next year, so think in light of your question I shall be asking whether the vendors intend taking the loft ladder if there is one fitted.

Mikeyorks

Tend to agree the effort isn't worth it. They 'wear and tear' over a period - and a new one off the 'net starts at around £60.

And are you sure it will fit? As the loft hatch size and the distance from ceiling to floor has to be taken into account.

williams55

As i say its no biggy to me just thought i would collect the chain of thought on here . Thanks for the 2 replys , youve just reinstated what my wifes being saying to me .
Damm this money saving business is turing me into a stingy fella

cattie

williams55 wrote:

As i say its no biggy to me just thought i would collect the chain of thought on here . Thanks for the 2 replys , youve just reinstated what my wifes being saying to me .
Damm this money saving business is turing me into a stingy fella

You know women are always right so why on earth didn't you listen to the mrs in the first place. :rotfl: :rotfl:

Mikeyorks

Sound decision .... but don't forget to clear the loft (except the ladder!) before you move.;)

If you need one at the new house ..... found these better than B&Q etc - and they cover most permutations of loft access sizes / floor to ceiling height etc.

http://www.midlandladders.net/10060/info.php?p=9&pno=0

williams55

agreed...........

babyblooz

I think the rule of thumb is, if its screwed down, its a fixture, if its not, then its not, so that would make a loft ladder a fixture I think.

Bluelad_2

Are you sure it wasn't stated in the EA details. Quite often you see 'Attic access with ladder and light'....or something similar.

Carter_2

babyblooz wrote:

I think the rule of thumb is, if its screwed down, its a fixture, if its not, then its not, so that would make a loft ladder a fixture I think.

bablyblooz, doesnt mean it will be left even if screwed down/in. I have vendors that are taking items that I assumed would be left due to above but they are not.