Can You Sell a House Without an Oven?

When you sell your house, you must disclose everything about its condition.

But does this cover whether or not it has an oven?

And can you sell a house without an oven?

Read on to find out.

Can I sell my house without an oven?

Yes, you can sell your house without an oven.

You are not legally required to leave any items behind when you sell your property. You can even sell an empty house as long as the buyer agrees.

Just keep in mind that this may impact the price you receive for it. Buyers will likely negotiate a lower price based on inconvenience and cost.

Selling to different buyers

Not having an oven will most impact your property’s chances of selling to regular buyers on the open market.

However, there are other buyers who will be less impacted, namely cash buyers and buyers at auctions.

These buyers are often – but not always – looking to buy property in sub-optimal condition in order to make a profit later on.

Does a missing or faulty oven make a property uninhabitable?

Sometimes, a bank or building society will refuse to lend on an uninhabitable property.

A missing oven does not place a property in this category, but a faulty one might do because of the danger it can pose.

Do I need to tell my buyer if the house doesn’t have an oven?

Yes. You should complete the TA10 form (the fixtures and fittings form).

This form gives a complete list of everything that is and isn’t included in the house sale.

You should clearly state that an oven is not included in the sale on this form.

Reasons a house sale might not include an oven

Seller is taking with them

The seller might want to take the oven to their new property.

This is widespread with expensive models, many of which can often be detached.

Property has no oven

Issues with electricity and gas in the house can also prompt an oven to become faulty.

In this case, the owner could remove it and never get around to replacing it.

A house might not have an oven if the previous owner never used it. This is mostly seen with inherited properties.

How does not having an oven impact property value?

You’ll often see a buyer’s offer be reduced by approximately the amount of money needed to purchase and install an oven themselves.

Regular built-in ovens typically cost between £200 – £700. And a typical oven in the UK costs around £500 to install.

The buyer might also want compensation for the time and effort involved and the short period at the start when they don’t have an oven.

So, you can thus expect your buyer’s offer to be reduced by at least £1,000, and maybe more, based on this factor alone.

What if it’s an AGA oven?

An AGA oven is a large, expensive category of oven. It’s made from cast iron and stays on continuously.

AGA ovens can cost between £3,000 – £10,000 to buy. The installation costs vary because it can be more complex, but it should start from at least £600.

AGA ovens may be central to certain kitchens, especially in larger properties.

But if they are not already present, a buyer cannot reasonably expect a seller to adjust a sale price to cover one.

What happens if there’s a faulty oven?

If an oven is faulty, the seller should either get it repaired or reduce their asking price to cover its repair or replacement.

Your buyer should make you aware of this. It should also be detected in the survey you get completed.

If it isn’t, you can take action for damages against the seller or the surveyor.

Whoever built the house will sometimes include a warranty for the oven in the sale contract. This can allow you to arrange repairs or replacements.

If it’s still useable, you may drop your offer by only a few hundred pounds. But if it’s a safety hazard, or completely unusable, this may go into the thousands.