Chattel refers to tangible, movable personal property, as opposed to real property, which is immovable. Examples of chattel include goods, vehicles, and furniture.
An exemption from capital gains tax that applies to gains from the disposal of chattels, which are items of movable personal property, provided their value is less than £6,000. It does not apply to wasting assets.
Personalty, also known as personal property, refers to any movable property that is not affixed to land or real estate. It includes items such as cash, furniture, vehicles, and other tangible objects.
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