In the Special Conditions of Contract, which topic is addressed by the option commonly known as vacant possession on completion?

• A. Fixtures and fittings
• B. Vacant possession on completion
• C. Time of completion
• D. Misrepresentation

Answer: (B)

The main concept here is the buyer’s right to take possession on completion free from occupancy. Vacant possession on completion is the clause that ensures the seller delivers the property empty, with no tenants, licensees, or other occupiers, and with nothing left behind that would prevent the buyer from moving in and using the property as intended. It also covers that any agreed removals or inclusions are in place so the buyer can take immediate possession when the deal completes. This is distinct from fixtures and fittings (what stays or goes with the sale), time of completion (the date and moment of transfer), and misrepresentation (false statements about the property).