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White goods for a rental - where would you buy?

scrappee
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Hi
I am just about to put in a fridge freezer and a washer/drier into a rental property, oh and some light fittings.
Would you go direct to a retail store or is there some other way of saving money on this?
Thanks
I am just about to put in a fridge freezer and a washer/drier into a rental property, oh and some light fittings.
Would you go direct to a retail store or is there some other way of saving money on this?
Thanks
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Can you buy second hand? Not sure what the legals are for a LL regarding white goods.
Are you the LL, or the tenant? I'm presuming LL...
Could you rent it out part furnished? They'll be responsible for stuff if it goes wrong then.
Jx2024 wins: *must start comping again!*0 -
I bought a new Bosch fridge recently. Found the model I liked in Comet and then purchased from http://www.appliancesonline.co.uk/
I was nervous as I never normally buy expensive electrical products online in case there's a problem. Have to say though, they were £50 less than Comet (£300 instead of £350). I ordered at 3pm on Sunday and next day delivery was free. It arrived at 10am on Monday. Amazing service - Comet couldn't deliver for over a week.
No problems with the fridge so far so I can't comment on their customer service in the event of issues, but certainly MSE for purchase. :money:0 -
Also, I've rented before and in unfurnished properties white goods weren't provided by the landlord. In both of my rental places, there were white goods there which previous tenants had left behind. The LL said up front that they weren't providing them but I was welcome to them for as long as they worked. Never had to replace any of them and I left them there for the next tenants when I left.0
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While I was a LL the washing machine in the flat (which had been left behind by the previous owner so was pretty ancient) finally gave up the ghost. As I was travelling in SE Asia at the time the LA contacted me to say they could source and install a refurbished one for what I considered to be a reasonable price so I asked them to go ahead with that. When I returned and took posession of the flat again it worked fine while I was there and I left it behind when I finally managed to sell the property.0
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If you don't want to go to the hassle of looking for something privately, most large towns have shops that specialise in secondhand white goods - especially if there is a large student population in the area. Buying from a shop means that there is usually some kind of guarantee that the appliance works and is safe.
James.0 -
Cheapest you can get from Currys/Comet/Argos/etc .
Light fittings are cheap enough in Wickes.0 -
try costcoIt is nice to see the value of your house going up'' Why ?
Unless you are planning to sell up and not live anywhere, I can;t see the advantage.
If you are planning to upsize the new house will cost more.
If you are planning to downsize your new house will cost more than it should
If you are trying to buy your first house its almost impossible.0 -
I've used appliances online and recommend them for prices and service. Cheaper than high street prices and you can get free delivery at the moment - had fridge/freezer, washer dryer and dishwasher delivered for our flat (2nd floor) at the weekend. You get a 4 hour slot allocated and they ring an hour before delivery. Used them before and am not connected with them in any way - brilliant service.0
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pinkteapot wrote: »Also, I've rented before and in unfurnished properties white goods weren't provided by the landlord. In both of my rental places, there were white goods there which previous tenants had left behind. The LL said up front that they weren't providing them but I was welcome to them for as long as they worked. Never had to replace any of them and I left them there for the next tenants when I left.
if you supply an electrical item eg a fridge, then you are responsible for ensuring it is safe. Saying "the previous tenants left it" does not get you off the hook.
The new tenant is moving into your property and using the equipment that you are leaving there. Yes, you can explicitly exclude it in terms of maintenance/repair (see section 11 of Landlord and tenant act 1985), but you cannot abrigate your H&S liability.0 -
Laskys are quite good for cheapies, they're part of Comet.0
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