Which of the following is listed as a method to deal with the range cooker in the contract of sale?

• A. Insert contents price into front page of contract
• B. Insert into Contract as chattels
• C. Add special condition/utilise pre printed special condition (3a)
• D. Attach TA10 to contract

Answer: (C)

When dealing with items that are attached to the home, you need a clear statement about what is included in the sale. A range cooker is a fitted appliance, so its status isn’t automatically obvious and can become a source of dispute at completion. The correct approach is to use a pre-printed special condition to record exactly what is included or excluded in the sale. Special Condition 3a is designed for this purpose, allowing you to specify whether the range cooker remains with the property or is excluded, and under what terms. This provides clarity for both seller and buyer and helps prevent misunderstandings later.

In contrast, inserting a price for contents on the front page or treating the cooker as a chattel can lead to ambiguity about whether it is truly included as part of the property or simply bought as movable contents. Attaching other forms that aren’t tailored to this situation would not address the fixture-status issue. The special condition approach targets the exact need: a precise, enforceable statement about inclusion of the range cooker.