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im looking to insall and purchase a new kitchen can anyone recommend a outlet for the best deals on finance aS my credit rating is not very good any advice thanks

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  • brownbake
    brownbake Posts: 561 Forumite
    I have heard that MFI are quite good. Especially if you get them to install everything. Also Homebase and B and Q are good. Make sure you get an appointment and go through all sizes and options. Let them quote - this will take up to 2 hours of your and their sales time. Then and ONLY then let them know your financial situation.

    They are desperate for customers after the credit crunch and will be biting your hand off for a sale. Trust me they will probably offer you a kitchen for under £500 fully fitted and with appliances. You have nothing to lose - make a few appointments and try it. You really will not be wasting any ones time or effort.

    Try not to pay more than £400 MAX - which is under £1.50 a week. Can you afford that on ya catalogues?

    Hope this helps!!:T
  • wildmandy
    wildmandy Posts: 81 Forumite
    parkhead wrote: »
    im looking to insall and purchase a new kitchen can anyone recommend a outlet for the best deals on finance aS my credit rating is not very good any advice thanks

    I never really understood all this buying on credit nonsense, which always works out massively more expensive than paying cash. And I suspect you might have had previous problems when you say "my credit rating is not very good".
    Why don't you consider saving until you have enough to actually afford it?
    Anyway, Wickes are doing 45% off their take-away range and you could do a huge kitchen for around 600 quid. Reports I've had back are that these are not just cheap but they are also very good.
    HTH,
    Mandy
  • Badger_Lady
    Badger_Lady Posts: 6,264 Forumite
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    I've just got my new kitchen for free :) Took a couple of months, but:
    - Unit carcasses Freecycle
    - Cooker and fridge freezer Neighbour
    - Dishwasher Freecycle
    - Solid wood doors and drawer fronts Different Neighbour

    ... just need someone to fit it now...
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  • Hi I bought new cupboard doors and new handles painted my walls and put a border up and I am quite happy with the finished look. Although I still waiting for my son to put the handles on.:rolleyes:

    Well done Badger lady that is pretty impressive.
    Ally x
    Official DMP Mutual Support Club Member No 30
  • blushingbride_3
    blushingbride_3 Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    Hi I bought new cupboard doors and new handles painted my walls and put a border up and I am quite happy with the finished look. Although I still waiting for my son to put the handles on.:rolleyes:

    Well done Badger lady that is pretty impressive.
    Ally x

    Ally got any photos :) to give us some inspiration i'm having new worktops installed in a few weeks along with a new set of french doors for more light!:)
    i then want to paint my units and doors so need ideas :)

    katie
    :money:
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