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      • These items are referred to as “chattels”. The most common chattels are home appliances such as fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer. Buyers and Sellers can also agree to exclude certain “unmovable” items. These items are referred to as “fixtures”. Common fixtures may include a hot water heater or water softener.
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  2. Chattels are the personal effects of their owner. A chattel can be removed at any time by their owners, whereas fixtures might or might not be removed from the land depending on who it is that wishes to remove them. Apart from s.62 of the Law of Property Act 1925, all guidance comes from case law.

  3. Jun 20, 2024 · Understanding chattels and fixtures is key in property transactions. It helps prevent disputes, sets clear expectations, and ensures a smooth buying or selling process. Always clarify what items are included in the sale and review the inventory list carefully.

  4. A fixture will always belong to land owner whereas a chattel may belong to another. It is especially important to distinguish fixtures from chattels when there is a transfer in ownership of the property.

  5. Oct 16, 2023 · During a property transaction, the terms chattels and fixtures are commonly used. Understanding these terms is essential, as they can be used to distinguish what is and is not included in a property sale.

  6. Feb 22, 2016 · If laid on the ground in the garden, it is a chattel. If used as part of a fence and fixed to the land, it is a fixture. Unfortunately, no comprehensive list exists to categorise items as one or the other.

  7. A chattel can become a fixture if it has been affixed to the home and it cannot be removed without causing damage to the property. For instance, a built in wardrobe would be a fixture, but the wire mesh insert that was put in afterwards could well be a chattel, since it is not fixed in by anything but its own weight.

  8. Jun 22, 2020 · Knowing the difference between a chattel and fixture is important when leasing, buying or selling property. You should seek legal advice, so as to be certain which property are chattels and which are fixtures.

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