Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Property/DIY

Join our Property forum for renovation, DIY, and house selling advice.

Original poster

Moving house etiquette... Is it okay to leave the TV wall mounts and some other stuff?

66 replies

sadeyes21 · 19/01/2021 21:46

We are moving house in a week and all three questions are popping up that I never even thought about before. This is our first time moving from a house that we own. I've looked at the tv wall mounts and I'm pretty sure it's going to leave a massive hole in the walls if I remove them which I will then have to patch up and possibly repaint? Is it ok to just leave them for the new owner? Or is that being a cf?

Also we have an alarm system and a security camera. Is it ok to take this with us as we never said we would include it in the sell? We said we would include fixtures so obviously lights, carpets, curtain poles, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and cooker, ect.

Oh and the curtains. Should I leave the curtains as they will only be going to the dump if I remove them? I am going to leave the made you measure blinds.

I would like to make sure the house is clean for the new owners. I will be doing a thorough clean the night before but then the movers are coming the following morning and they will be taking away the hoover, ect so it may not be perfect. Can't really see a way around that.

Any tips, advice, suggests welcome.
Thanks

OP posts:
OneEpisode · 19/01/2021 21:52

When you met with the solicitor/conveyancer there was a tick box on what you are leaving and what you are taking.
What you propose- leaving the bracket and taking the alarm seems reasonable but might not be exactly what the buyer is expecting. The blinds and curtains will be useful to the new owner when they first move in. even if they plan to change to their own colour scheme in time. Maybe write this down and let the buyer know through the estate agent. If it’s not was agreed the buyer could respond via their solicitor.

Whatsnewpussyhat · 19/01/2021 21:53

If the alarm/camera weren't on the list then take them. I'd leave the TV bracket rather than try to fix holes in the wall.
Curtains are also fine to leave.

Original poster
sadeyes21 · 19/01/2021 21:53

Also the bins?
Is it ok to leave rubbish in the bins or must be ensure they are empty?
Help!

OP posts:
Toilenstripes · 19/01/2021 21:55

It’s not okay to leave your stuff for the new owner to have to bin. That’s awful behaviour.

Original poster
sadeyes21 · 19/01/2021 21:55

We have three cats and a dog so all their waste obviously goes in the bin. That may be a bit grim for the new owner but the bins aren't emptied until a week after we leave so not sure how to get around this.

OP posts:
Cornishmumofone · 19/01/2021 21:56

The bins shouldn't be overflowing. When we moved in, the main bin and the recycling bin were crammed full of all kinds of junk. They were really heavy and the bin men refused to empty them. When I asked what I could do, they suggested that I removed the rubbish by hand and drove it to the tip :-(

BornInAThunderstorm · 19/01/2021 21:57

I would personally rather have the Tv wall bracket left ready for me to use rather than have to put my own up into your hastily stuffed polyfilla Grin but curtains should be taken with you as they will be down to personal taste

OneEpisode · 19/01/2021 21:58

Don’t fill your outside bin.
Empty any house bins you are leaving (eg fitted kitchen bin) and bag neatly.
I personally think it is ok to put some of your own rubbish (the bag above) in the outside bin. Some people are very kind and take their own rubbish to the tip, move with it, or, with permission, use a neighbours bin.

The new owner will have lots of packing material etc and will appreciate some space in landfill and recycling bins.

polkadotpjs · 19/01/2021 22:00

I'd be fine with everything you suggest leaving. The bin is a bit annoying. Could you maybe bag up dog/ cat waste separately before the move and tip that yourself?

Nightmanagerfan · 19/01/2021 22:01

I think it’s bad form to leave bins with rubbish, especially animal waste. Can you take it to the top! Or is there a neighbour or family member whose bin you can put it in?

BikeRunSki · 19/01/2021 22:04

If you are travelling to your new house by car, then take the hoover with you, rather than putting it in the removals lorry. Then you can use it right up until you leave. Moving furniture can create a lot of dust!!

OneEpisode · 19/01/2021 22:05

I wrote the post above not realising there was poo involved. I do think animal waste, nappies etc, should be disposed of directly by the old owner, not left for the new own, not even in the bin.

Swiftjogger · 19/01/2021 22:06

I leave curtains and blinds, they will have nothing for the first few weeks and I have had to use flattened cardboard boxes before for privacy.
I wouldn’t want a tv bracket either but wouldn’t make a huge fuss if it was left.

I have always done a few tip runs before moving but I have moved in to houses that have full bins. That’s life.

HardAsSnails · 19/01/2021 22:06

You need to ask the buyers about the TV bracket and make good if they don't want it.

Similarly ask if they want the curtains.

I would expect a security system to be left behind.

I would leave bins empty and clean.

I would keep hold of the hoover and some cleaning kit to whizz around after the removals people have gone, just take it with you in the car when you go.

Don't forget to pack kettle and tea making stuff separately too so you can set it up when you arrive!

Africa2go · 19/01/2021 22:07

No, you can't leave a TV bracket. That's awful - it's the buyers decision where to have a TV. Take the bracket down and make good the wall.

Don't fill the bin.

And cleaning - clean behind the movers as they take furniture / boxes out of the rooms. Or get a cleaner to do a move out clean in the hour/couple of hours after the movers / before the buyers arrive.

movingonup20 · 19/01/2021 22:07

Please leave them - our house had them removed leaving holes, unpainted bits etc. Estate agent could contact buyers if you want

errorofjudgement · 19/01/2021 22:08

Easiest thing is to get the estate agents to ask the new owners if they would like the TV bracket and curtains left.

movingonup20 · 19/01/2021 22:09

Alarm I would consider a fixture, if it's listed on the original description or a photo is included in the estate agents info you must leave as that forms part of the description

Jericha · 19/01/2021 22:10

Take the rubbish to the tip. We took a bag of bagged dog shit to the tip at the 11th hour. It wasn't pleasant but no way could I leave rubbish and animal waste for the new buyers.

It would be nice to leave the curtains if you can. We ordered blinds the week we moved in but they ended up taking 5 weeks to arrive. We had nothing covering our windows for all that time, it was so annoying.

I'd probably leave the bracket if you don't want to mess around filling any holes it leaves behind.

If you didn't put the camera or alarm on the f&f list you're fine to take them. Happy moving

movingonup20 · 19/01/2021 22:11

You will have filled a form saying what you are leaving re curtains, it's normal to leave them

Palavah · 19/01/2021 22:13

You must check the fixtures and fittings form prepared by your conveyancing solicitor.

You should definitely empty the indoor and outdoor bins and it sounds as though they'll need a clean too.

Unless you've specifically said you're taking curtains/blinds then I would leave them because they're unlikely to be able to put them all up on day 1.

Original poster
sadeyes21 · 19/01/2021 22:24

@BikeRunSki
Good idea. I think I may do this.

@Nightmanagerfan
Yes. Sounds like some general rubbish is accepted but animal waste is a no no. I was planning to clean the bins out with a hose pipe so I think I will put animal waste in a separate bag and take this to the dump. Not nice to travel with it in the car but needs must!

Still not sure about the curtains or tv mount and can't see anything about them on the forms and getting some very mixed responses on this so may just need to contact solicitor.

Thanks to everyone for their continued input.

OP posts:
PoppiesinOctober · 19/01/2021 22:28

@sadeyes21

Also the bins? Is it ok to leave rubbish in the bins or must be ensure they are empty? Help!
God, don't leave the bloody bins full!

My DM moved house two years, and when she arrived, the people who she had bought the house off were still there (they weren't meant to be) and had filled every single bin so she had nowhere to put her rubbish.

She went fucking mad at them!

Original poster
sadeyes21 · 19/01/2021 22:32

@PoppiesinOctober
Yeah, that's really annoying. I would never leave them full or over flowing! I just wasn't sure if they were expected to be empty but sounds like some general rubbish is ok.

OP posts:
Neonlightning · 19/01/2021 22:32

You can't leave the animal waste behind - not cool. Bag it up and tip trip right as you leave.

Check your fixtures list as to what to leave/what to take.

Make sure you plan for time to clean; full vacuum/mopping of the floors. Don't leave items behind, when I purchased my property I successfully clawed back from the previous owners cost to have the place cleaned and rubbish removed. Cost them a bomb in the end!

Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.

Join Mumsnet Log In

This thread is closed and is no longer accepting replies. Click here to start a new thread.