What is the difference between a chattel and a fixture?
A chattel is a moveable good such as a television aerial or a dishwasher for example, where as a fixture is an item which is affixed to the land or the building and becomes part of it, such as heating and airconditioning. It is important to note in the contract what items are to form part of the purchase, so there are no disputes over what is to remain with the property and what is to be removed.
