Describe how you would deal with the carpets and curtains, which are being sold for £1,200, in the contract documents and why.

• A. The carpets and curtains are fittings, not fixtures, and should be included with price details in TA10.
• B. The carpets and curtains are fixtures and automatically pass with the property.
• C. The carpets and curtains can be sold separately after completion.
• D. The carpets and curtains should not be mentioned in the contract.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is distinguishing fixtures from fittings and using a clear list to record what is included. Carpets and curtains are treated as fittings (chattels) because they are not permanently fixed to the land or building and can be removed without damaging the property. Since they’re being sold for a specific price, you record them as fittings and set out the amount in the Schedule of Fittings and Contents (TA10). This makes it explicit that the £1,200 price covers these items and that they will be included in the sale at completion. If they were fixtures, they would pass with the property automatically and wouldn’t have a separate price listed.