Renting unfurnished

saver2000

Thanks, I'm not too concerned about stuff like TVs,sofas,tables - I can aquire this stuff over time through friends/freecycle etc.

However, most of these places don't have fridges/freezer/washing machine (some even don't have a cooker) so it's a bit difficult to move in and organize it all as these things are quite essential, although I guess it's not impossible to live without these.

Tigsteroonie

Marley and I moved into an unfurnished house with nothing except a kettle, a double airbed and gas cooker (installed). The next day we visited a large second-hand furniture warehouse, and bought a sofa & chair, bed, fridge and freezer; they were delivered a couple of days later. We have since bought other furniture (wardrobes, drawers etc) from our local charity shop, who has a man-with-a-van. We did survive the first few days on takeaways!

NEH

saver2000 wrote: »

Thanks, I'm not too concerned about stuff like TVs,sofas,tables - I can aquire this stuff over time through friends/freecycle etc.

However, most of these places don't have fridges/freezer/washing machine (some even don't have a cooker) so it's a bit difficult to move in and organize it all as these things are quite essential, although I guess it's not impossible to live without these.

To save some money get a combination microwave that is also an oven and a grill...

Something like this...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Daewoo-KOC9Q1T-litre-Combination-Microwave/dp/B002K6FD6S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1274869230&sr=1-1


then you can use it as an oven, microwave and grill....

BitterAndTwisted

Don't forget to put the word out among your work-colleagues as well as they have family and friends too. People can be incredibly kind and generous if they know you're in need of things, especially if you're young and moving into your first home on your own.

Oldernotwiser

You can manage with very little for a while. I've moved into places with a mattress, camp chair and microwave and gradually got the rest of the stuff over the next few weeks.

mrcol1000

saver2000 wrote: »

Thanks, I'm not too concerned about stuff like TVs,sofas,tables - I can aquire this stuff over time through friends/freecycle etc.

However, most of these places don't have fridges/freezer/washing machine (some even don't have a cooker) so it's a bit difficult to move in and organize it all as these things are quite essential, although I guess it's not impossible to live without these.

I think most places to rent would have a cooker as its not the kind of thing you normally take with you when you move. Most places come with fridges though and they aren;t that expensive for a basic fridge or get one second hand. Washing machines you can rent or just use a laundrette. Some even collect your washing and deliver it back to you. Its cheaper and if your in a flat or a house with no garden it'll be easier than drying to dry it.

Wee_Willy_Harris

One word of advice I will stress... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not be tempted by these places that advertise new goods for sale with a weekly price ticket (Brighthouse etc).

Fire_Fox

saver2000 wrote: »

Thanks, I'm not too concerned about stuff like TVs,sofas,tables - I can aquire this stuff over time through friends/freecycle etc.

However, most of these places don't have fridges/freezer/washing machine (some even don't have a cooker) so it's a bit difficult to move in and organize it all as these things are quite essential, although I guess it's not impossible to live without these.

All you need immediately is a microwave oven and a refrigerator; a microwave will fit into the smallest car as will a tabletop fridge. You might be able to get both of these for free if you ask about, second hand from a charity shop (British Heart Foundation are great, think they can deliver too) or eBay, otherwise they are really not expensive new. There are all sorts of foods that need neither refrigerating nor cooking - tinned fish and pulses, bread, many fresh fruits, breakfast cereal, powdered milk. Some pastas and noodles can be cooked by boiling a kettle, chuck hot water plus stodge into a bowl, plate on top and leave for several minutes.

I rarely use my main oven - to the point I am thinking of getting rid - but my electric griddle and slow cooker get a lot of use. You can even buy compact ovens with an electric hotplate on top. All small, cheap and the sort of thing friends, family and colleagues have stuffed in the back of a cupboard. When we had our kitchen ripped out, my parents fed a family of four a balanced diet for weeks using just a microwave, toaster, kettle and rice cooker. :T

As far as laundry goes be sure to do all your washing before you leave your current home, that gives you a fortnight at a push to get something delivered. If not handwash the essentials, use a launderette or buy mum a bottle of wine and slink home with a rucksack! :rotfl:

Wee_Willy_Harris

Fire_Fox wrote: »

All you need immediately is a microwave oven and a refrigerator; a microwave will fit into the smallest car as will a tabletop fridge. You might be able to get both of these for free if you ask about, second hand from a charity shop (British Heart Foundation are great, think they can deliver too) or eBay, otherwise they are really not expensive new. There are all sorts of foods that need neither refrigerating nor cooking - tinned fish and pulses, bread, many fresh fruits, breakfast cereal, powdered milk.

I rarely use my main oven - to the point I am thinking of getting rid - but my electric griddle and slow cooker get a lot of use. You can even buy compact ovens with an electric hotplate on top. All small, cheap and the sort of thing friends, family and colleagues have stuffed in the back of a cupboard. When we had our kitchen ripped out, my parents fed a family of four a balanced diet for weeks using just a microwave, toaster, kettle and rice cooker. :T

As far as laundry goes be sure to do all your washing before you leave your current home, that gives you a fortnight at a push to get something delivered. If not handwash the essentials, use a launderette or buy mum a bottle of wine and slink home with a rucksack! :rotfl:

If I buy your mum a bottle of wine, will she do mine????

Good advice.

Fire_Fox

Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »

If I buy your mum a bottle of wine, will she do mine????

Good advice.

Ha ha, no my mum is not a drinker but I would oblige. :beer: I didn't mean for mum to actually do the laundry, simply to make use of the machine.