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Before you exchange contracts, make sure you know exactly what is included in the purchase.\n\nFixtures, fittings and inclusions can be easy to overlook. Appliances, curtains, blinds, light fittings, air conditioning, security systems, outdoor items, furniture and smart-home equipment may all need to be clarified before you commit.\n\nIn this video, I explain what Sydney property buyers should check before exchange, including:\n\n\u2022 Kitchen appliances and refrigerators\n\u2022 Light fittings\n\u2022 Curtains and blinds\n\u2022 Air conditioning and heating\n\u2022 Security cameras and smart-home equipment\n\u2022 Garden sheds, BBQs and outdoor items\n\u2022 Furniture and other personal property\n\u2022 Solar panels and related equipment\n\u2022 What you should have confirmed in writing\n\u2022 Why you shouldn't rely solely on what you saw during the inspection\n\nThe key rule is simple:\n\nIf an item matters to you, don't assume it's included. 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furniture, garden shed, security cameras, or even an expensive light fitting.If you want it to stay, make sure it’s clear.So, what should you check?Start with the kitchen.Check whether the dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, wine fridge and other appliances are included.Built-in appliances are different from freestanding items, so don’t simply assume that everything you see is part of the purchase.Next, look at the light fittings and window furnishings.If there’s a designer pendant light, plantation shutters, motorised blinds or expensive curtains that you particularly like, confirm whether they’re staying.The same applies to air conditioning, ceiling fans and heating systems.Then look outside.Is there a garden shed?An outdoor kitchen?A built-in BBQ?Pool equipment?A spa?Outdoor furniture?Irrigation?These are all things worth clarifying if they matter to you.And don’t forget technology.Modern homes can have security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, alarms and other smart-home equipment.You need to understand what physical equipment is included and whether any subscriptions or accounts are involved.What about furniture?If you’re buying a furnished property, don’t assume the furniture automatically comes with it.If something is important to you, make sure it is specifically agreed and properly documented.Here’s the important part.Don’t rely solely on what the selling agent tells you verbally.If an item is important to your purchase, have the agreed inclusion properly documented and have your solicitor or conveyancer advise you on the contract.Your property contract is far more important than what you remember being told during an inspection.And this is why it matters before exchange.Once contracts are exchanged, changing the agreed terms can become much more difficult.So before you commit, ask:What stays?What goes?And is everything I’ve agreed to buy actually documented?A few minutes spent checking the inclusions before exchange can prevent a much bigger problem later.At Truth Group, I help Sydney buyers assess properties, carry out appropriate due diligence, negotiate with selling agents and navigate the purchasing process.Buy Smarter. Negotiate Better.If you’re looking at buying a property in Sydney and want help assessing the opportunity before you make an offer, get in touch with Truth Group."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2026","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2026\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"09","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2026\/\/09\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"30","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2026\/\/09\/\/30\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Fixtures, Fittings and Inclusions: What Sydney Buyers Should Confirm Before Exchange","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2026\/09\/30\/fixtures-fittings-and-inclusions-what-sydney-buyers-should-confirm-before-exchange\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]