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Plug Sockets when moving house

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  • ACG
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    mikefearn83 wrote: »
    thank you for all the help. we will have a think about whats best. I think I know the answer, unfortunately!.

    Mike

    Im not saying dont take them, I am just saying be clear about the fact you are taking them.

    If I went to view a house and then it was different when I moved in, I would be really annoyed.

    If you changed the kitchen cupboard doors for example, is that ok?
    What about changing the carpets? I know they are obviously bigger and will stand out more, but where is the cut off?
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  • mikefearn83
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    ACG wrote: »
    Im not saying dont take them, I am just saying be clear about the fact you are taking them.

    If I went to view a house and then it was different when I moved in, I would be really annoyed.

    If you changed the kitchen cupboard doors for example, is that ok?
    What about changing the carpets? I know they are obviously bigger and will stand out more, but where is the cut off?

    this is exactly it. im a fair person and wouldn't want people to be unhappy, especially if it provides the extra headache to us.
  • BrassicWoman
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    I think it'd be a bit mean and I'd buy new ones
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  • mikefearn83
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    BrassicWoman wrote: »
    I think it'd be a bit mean and I'd buy new ones
    I suppose its a small cost given the £ we are about to spend on the property
  • franklee
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    mikefearn83 wrote: »
    The buyers have probably seen the metal switches but have never spoken about them and when completing the fixtures and fittings form, we just ticked included on the sockets section.
    Would it be ok to replace the switches for the original white ones and leave everything fully safe and working, or would I have to declare the removal of the metal ones.
    Why did you tick included if you want to remove them? I would expect the fixtures and fittings to be in the house as seen during viewings if the form specified they are included. When filling in the form you could have ticked no and added to be replaced with original white. That said we have silly chrome fittings here and I want them back to white so suggest you try asking the buyer. If they don't agree then you should stick by the form for everything YOU ticked was to remain!
  • mikefearn83
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    franklee wrote: »
    Why did you tick included if you want to remove them? I would expect the fixtures and fittings to be in the house as seen during viewings if the form specified they are included. When filling in the form you could have ticked no and added to be replaced with original white. That said we have silly chrome fittings here and I want them back to white so suggest you try asking the buyer. If they don't agree then you should stick by the form for everything YOU ticked was to remain!

    it was a later thought to be honest.
  • sevenhills
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    mikefearn83 wrote: »
    I changed all the sockets 2 years anyway, im in no way an electrician but I know how to ensure a socket is safe for use. Saying that I do understand the regs these days with electrics.

    So you will be giving the buyer the completed Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs).
  • Red-Squirrel_2
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    BrassicWoman wrote: »
    I think it'd be a bit mean and I'd buy new ones

    I agree. Technically you could but it seems really off to me and I wouldn't think much of you for it.
  • pink_pirlie
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    Seeing all you guys say you would complain has made me realise I am being far too soft! So that!!!8217;s for the thread Op!
  • jackieblack
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    Personally I don't like metal switces/sockets, and if I was buying a house that had them would be changing them asap.
    Nothing to lose by checking with your buyer, they might be thrilled to have you do all the work of replacing them, I would be!
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