Make it clear what is included in the house sale

When an offer has been accepted on a house, it is often assumed by sellers – first time ones in particular, that everything is done and dusted. However, as any local estate agents and experienced property ladder climber will know, this is very much not the case. There are a host of things that can go wrong before moving day.

Quite often, it is due to other links in the chain collapsing; a frustrating yet regular occurrence. Of course, such breakdowns will have their own causes which ripple along the chain. Sometimes though, it is possible for both parties in a house sale – vendor and buyer to work together and keep problems to a minimum.

One of the most regular reasons that an agreed sale is cancelled is due to problems with regards to what is included in a house sale. For this reason, as a buyer, it is always best to make it very clear what fixtures and fittings are included and those that are not.

It is possible to compile a list of items which, whilst not included in the immediate sale, could be open for negotiation. In many ways this is a more important list than the regular inventories – being likely to cover more expensive and high end items.

These do not have to be exhaustive lists of every nail and screw of course, but should be as comprehensive as possible. To help compile them, the best estate agents should be able to give personal advice and guidance and provide all viewers with a printed copy prior to, during or after the visit.

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