I am considering buying a ready-built house in Lahore. During the viewing, the kitchen had fitted cabinets, a cooking hob and other installed items. The seller says the house will be handed over after the final payment, but our agreement does not clearly mention which fittings are included.
I am concerned that some items might be removed before I receive the keys. How can buyers avoid confusion about fixtures and fittings? Should everything be listed separately in the sale agreement? I would also like to know what options a buyer has if something agreed upon is missing at handover.
4 Likes
The safest approach is to prepare a written list of everything included in the sale. Mention fitted cabinets, kitchen appliances, lights and other permanent fittings individually. Both parties should agree to this list before the final payment.
4 Likes
Photographs taken during the property viewing can help establish what was present. However, photographs alone may not prove that the seller agreed to include every item. Written confirmation is much stronger.
2 Likes
The sale agreement should explain which fixtures stay and which belongings the seller can remove. A property lawyer can help draft this section clearly so neither party has to rely on verbal promises.
2 Likes
Arrange a final inspection shortly before completing the transaction. Compare the property’s condition with the agreed list of fixtures. Any missing items can then be discussed before the remaining payment is released.
1 Like
Fitted cabinets are different from movable furniture, but that distinction does not automatically settle every disagreement. What the parties agreed to sell is especially important.
