What if you don't want some of what is "included" in the fixtures and fittings list?

peterhjohnson

My seller offered various bits. Some at a price, some free. I did buy some but declined the rest which got removed prior to completion. Negotiated through the EA but Solicitors moved the money.

lookstraightahead

Mostly people leave old stuff not to help you, but because it's cheaper and easier. 

Just say you want them removed on the forms. My forms looked like a spider had walked all over them with one particular purchase. They thought I would really like all their junk.

MalMonroe

I would instruct my solicitor that I categorically do not want the items that the owner can't be bothered to get rid of, including the fridges. 

And I would write it down, too, not just mention it. Put it in writing to your solicitor and then if there are any arguments at a later date, you will have written proof of your request. I know it sounds like a bit of a faff but I've bought and sold houses in the past and believe me, it's always best to put every single thing in writing. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

You are paying your solicitor to act on your behalf, and they charge enough, so don't be afraid to get them on the case. Let them  know exactly what you are prepared to accept and what you're not prepared to accept. The seller and your solicitor also need to be aware that you are not a pushover who is just going to accept what the buyer does.

I'd discuss everything with my solicitor, not the seller or the EA because I'd definitely want those fridges gone. It'll cost you to have them removed, that's why the buyer hasn't bothered to shift them. Fridges are considered to be 'hazardous waste' and they need to be gone before you move in. 

As for the garden pots, the buyer should get rid of them, too. They can be easily freegled or freecycled. By him, not you.

youth_leader

Do be firm. 

I couldn't bring my newish white goods so was pleased the vendor was leaving them until I got here.  All knackered, going to cost me to have them removed.

eddddy

MalMonroe said:

I would instruct my solicitor that I categorically do not want the items that the owner can't be bothered to get rid of, including the fridges. 

And I would write it down, too, not just mention it. Put it in writing to your solicitor and then if there are any arguments at a later date, you will have written proof of your request. I know it sounds like a bit of a faff but I've bought and sold houses in the past and believe me, it's always best to put every single thing in writing. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

Out of interest - what would you do if the seller replied that they categorically do not want to remove those items?

And the seller wrote it down, too, not just mentioned it. And put it in writing to their solicitor, etc. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

(And you really like the house and you want to buy it...)

lookstraightahead

eddddy said:

MalMonroe said:

I would instruct my solicitor that I categorically do not want the items that the owner can't be bothered to get rid of, including the fridges. 

And I would write it down, too, not just mention it. Put it in writing to your solicitor and then if there are any arguments at a later date, you will have written proof of your request. I know it sounds like a bit of a faff but I've bought and sold houses in the past and believe me, it's always best to put every single thing in writing. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

Out of interest - what would you do if the seller replied that they categorically do not want to remove those items?

And the seller wrote it down, too, not just mentioned it. And put it in writing to their solicitor, etc. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

(And you really like the house and you want to buy it...)

Personally, I would reduce the offer price to accommodate the removal of said objects. Or give a price for monthly storage. 

youth_leader

It's all very stressful.

My buyer waited until the Monday before completion to say he didn't want to buy my life size garden bronze lions, they weighed a ton each and were nine foot up on top of the walls. He demanded they were removed before completion, and as it was during the first strict lockdown I felt very anxious as builders were'nt able to work.  Very luckily through a friend I found a home for the 'boys'.  It wasn't until later I realised he thought I'd have to leave them and he'd have them for 'free'. 

He also wanted to pay lockdown prices for the oil I'd had to order as he'd requested an additional month on my auction conditions, fortunately I had the receipt showing the price I'd paid. 

GDB2222

lookstraightahead said:

eddddy said:

MalMonroe said:

I would instruct my solicitor that I categorically do not want the items that the owner can't be bothered to get rid of, including the fridges. 

And I would write it down, too, not just mention it. Put it in writing to your solicitor and then if there are any arguments at a later date, you will have written proof of your request. I know it sounds like a bit of a faff but I've bought and sold houses in the past and believe me, it's always best to put every single thing in writing. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

Out of interest - what would you do if the seller replied that they categorically do not want to remove those items?

And the seller wrote it down, too, not just mentioned it. And put it in writing to their solicitor, etc. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

(And you really like the house and you want to buy it...)

Personally, I would reduce the offer price to accommodate the removal of said objects. Or give a price for monthly storage. 

If you have agreed a price of say £500,000, and you have worked out it will cost say £50 to get rid of the stuff you don’t want, are you really going to reduce the offer to £499,950? And then get a new mortgage offer? 

It seems like a lot of bother to me.

Scotbot

lookstraightahead said:

eddddy said:

MalMonroe said:

I would instruct my solicitor that I categorically do not want the items that the owner can't be bothered to get rid of, including the fridges. 

And I would write it down, too, not just mention it. Put it in writing to your solicitor and then if there are any arguments at a later date, you will have written proof of your request. I know it sounds like a bit of a faff but I've bought and sold houses in the past and believe me, it's always best to put every single thing in writing. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

Out of interest - what would you do if the seller replied that they categorically do not want to remove those items?

And the seller wrote it down, too, not just mentioned it. And put it in writing to their solicitor, etc. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

(And you really like the house and you want to buy it...)

Personally, I would reduce the offer price to accommodate the removal of said objects. Or give a price for monthly storage. 

Seriously?  It will cost at most a hundred quid for the fridges. Someone will gladly take the pots for free. The buyer will pay more in solicitor fees to arrange it

It will also pi $$ off the seller who may welll leave them there knowing it will cost the buyer more in legal fees to chase them

lookstraightahead

GDB2222 said:

lookstraightahead said:

eddddy said:

MalMonroe said:

I would instruct my solicitor that I categorically do not want the items that the owner can't be bothered to get rid of, including the fridges. 

And I would write it down, too, not just mention it. Put it in writing to your solicitor and then if there are any arguments at a later date, you will have written proof of your request. I know it sounds like a bit of a faff but I've bought and sold houses in the past and believe me, it's always best to put every single thing in writing. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

Out of interest - what would you do if the seller replied that they categorically do not want to remove those items?

And the seller wrote it down, too, not just mentioned it. And put it in writing to their solicitor, etc. With a copy to the estate agent as a courtesy.

(And you really like the house and you want to buy it...)

Personally, I would reduce the offer price to accommodate the removal of said objects. Or give a price for monthly storage. 

If you have agreed a price of say £500,000, and you have worked out it will cost say £50 to get rid of the stuff you don’t want, are you really going to reduce the offer to £499,950? And then get a new mortgage offer? 

It seems like a lot of bother to me.

In the same way that the vendor feels the need to leave stuff that they could move with little bother.

I think I would, unfortunately for me .