Agarwal Interiors- Fitting & Fixture

What is a fixture/fitting?

There are no set definitions for what constitutes a fixture or a fitting, but generally a fixture is understood to be any item that is bolted to the floor or walls, and a fitting to be any item that is free standing or hung by a nail or hook. Below is a list of items that will usually fall under each category.

Fitting

• • Paintings
• • mirrors
• • Curtains and curtain rails
• • Geyser Fitting
• • Chimney Fitting
• • Light fitments
• • Mirror Fitting

Fixture

• • Plugs
• • Kitchen units
• • Wall paintings
• • Bathroom suites
• • Chimney Fitting
• • Light fitments

Why all the fuss?

Whilst a plug here or a towel rail there will not make much difference to the value of a house, fixtures and fittings can add up to thousands of rupees in total and will make a big difference to the monetary worth of a property. Typically, if the vendor took all furniture (fitted and free-standing) central heating fixtures, curtains, telephones, satellite dishes, dustbins and fireplaces the buyer would have lost approximately Rs 127, 133 so it is well worth taking the time to clarify what will and won't be left in the property before the sale goes through. It is important that the buyer ensures they are getting what they think they are paying for and for the vendor to avoid any legal trouble that could occur later on in proceedings.