Britannia AuctionsWhat is a fixture and why does it matter?
A fixture is something attached to the building in a way that makes it part of the property. Whether a fixture is yours or the landlord's depends on the lease and on who installed it. Electrical installation, plumbing and sometimes extraction fall into a grey area. Check the lease before anything fixed goes into the sale, or a dispute can hold up the handover.
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Factory and workshop clearance
Selling everything on a commercial site and managing its removal so the premises can be handed back clear.
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