First time buyer - one off costs

AndyPK

I did an excel sheet putting the cost in one of two collumns.
Essential and needed later.

Added them up to give an idea of what was needed to be spent straight away and what would probably be needed later on.

Its a good idea to just get essentials first. That's hard work as it is.

Get people to give you argos vouchers for xmas.

Doshwaster

One of the most useful things to have when setting up a house for the first time is a basic tool kit including an electric screwdriver for all of the flatpack furniture.

electrodent

Thanks all for the really helpful pointers.

Re desk and laptop - I need a separate desk for work.

Aerial - last few houses I saw (newish builds) had it in the loft. I figured if it was easy to put in there it's easy for the owner to take it with them. Of course they're not likely to take it with them if it's on the roof. Accompanying wiring though...

Bin - I was pricing in a kitchen one. I had assumed the council ones would be left behind.

So looks like I should scratch off the chandeliers, the 100 foot 3d tv and spend the money on an emperor sized bed and shag pile carpets - although I would hope carpets are left behind I'd still rather note a potential cost rather than forget about it.

Thanks again :beer:

FTB_Doll

Having just moved we didn't factor costs like changing lock.s ok was only £30 but still a cost, £250 to have alarm fitted as well xx