Question: Part 1: Fixtures and Fittings In Spring 2020, two couples: Sanjeev and Meera (Couple A) and Kulvinder and Nina (Couple B) decided to leave London and look for somewhere in the country. They had an idea that they would buy a hotel together as a business venture and also as somewhere to live. Couple A were experienced as hotel managers, while Couple B were restaurateurs. As such, they looked for an ideal property with enough space for both couples to share as well as having rooms for paying guests. They arranged to view an old manor house in the Lake District, which cost £1,000,000 and appeared to meet their needs. On viewing the hotel prior to purchase, both couples thought that the ornamental fireplaces, glass chandeliers and stained glass windows it contained all combined to give character to the building. There was also an ornate garden with many statues and giant palms in plant pots in it, which both couples thought would make a nice place to relax in the evenings. There was also a large annexe in which there was gym equipment and a jacuzzi. As both couples were impressed by the property, they agreed to buy the hotel and instructed solicitors to carry out the conveyancing. When they obtained the keys and prepared to move in, they discovered that all the items they had viewed (fireplaces, chandeliers, stained glass windows, statues and plant pots, gym equipment and jacuzzi) had been taken away (presumably by the seller) and were missing. Advise on the status of the items noted and whether the seller was entitled to take them away.
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