Looking at rental's (thought about buying property, but I think its just too risky right now)
Having never moved out before, I will need a few things, where do you think the best places to buy such things and what should I be spending? It will be just for one person (me).
Cutlery - Thinking Kmart?
Washing machine
Fridge
Furniture
Anybody had much luck with used things? (Gumtree/FB marketplace) or should I buy everything new?
Excited about it but worried about all the cash I will be spending!
Good advice. Think I will keep my eyes peeled for a sale, will check out appliance's online.
If you're in SA, Harvey Norman has a discount outlet in Mile End. Some good deals, but you need to keep coming in, helpful staff, and normal warranties.
https://stores.harveynorman.com.au/harvey-norman-mile-end-fa…
Easy - stay for a a few hours at their house with a soda in the fridge to make sure it works and bring your laundry to do for the day to their house when you come over. If your laundry smells clean and your soda is chilled, then both items are good and you can pass over the cash.
I bought a used fridge and washer and am still using them both 7 years later.
Can furnish a small place for under $1000 with used items.
If you want a new bed though try this deal: Zzz Atelier Chiropedic Black Label King $263.20, Queen $223.20, Double $199.20, Single $127.20 + Delivery @ Zzz Atelier eBay
Honestly when you move in just get your bed for the first night, maybe fridge and kitchen items next, and other things can come later. Hit up some garage sales after you move in and bargain on any additional bits you need.
Thanks! Thats good advice, I have a good bed already. Will probably update the base for it though.
What did you spend on a fridge/washer? Might not be worth the headache going used for those items.
$100 for washing machine.
$200 for 219L fridge.
Kinda sad but I still have my spreadsheet from 7 years ago with what I spent. Actually I originally bought a $200 washing machine but it didn't fit properly in the laundry so I sold it for $250.
Fridge/Washing Machine/Small Appliances/Mattress - New
Couches/Bed frame/Furniture - Gumtree/FB Marketplace (or Ikea)
Cutlery - Kmart/Ikea
For cutlery I'd definitely go IKEA, it's either the same or about a few dollars more, but the quality is significantly more higher and they just so much nicer.
Agree but I bought the couch new ><
Used tables and chairs from gumtree, cube shelf and random household things from Kmart, zzzatelier mattress, saved us so much. Total spend about $1500 for a one bedroom flat.
I would buy a fridge & washing machine new, not worth the risk of buying a faulty one.
Plus new one's come with warranty
Could buy about 4 used fridges for the price of a new one.
Stack of cutlery and cooking outlets discounting at the DFOs right now. You might be able to get a nicer name brand from Harris Scarfe mid year sales. Probably worth spending a little extra than the cheapest for quality as slightly old styles get discounted more than 50%.
Looking at the HS catalog this week, they have several 56 piece cutlery sets, one marked down from $399 to $99.95, another $299 down to $79.95. Given you use them every day and these should last ten years or more, that's pretty good.
Don't be worried about missing out as there is always next week. Mid year sales are good though.
I've decked out most of my house with second hand stuff. My house is pretty nice and I'm super picky with furniture but it's still no problem buying used. I just shop online for what I want then search for that item on fb marketplace/gumtree. I've been able to find everything I wanted in near new condition (less than 12 months old) for less than half retail.
Wouldn't touch kmart kitchenware/cutlery unless you don't mind it falling apart after a couple of months. Ikea is not that much more but their quality is so much better
Also consider op-shops if you don't mind mis-matched kitchenware
Buy your appliances from homeclearance.com.au
They are appliances online but sell cosmetically damaged stock at a huge discount. Very cheap and good delivery times. I got my dishwasher and dryer with them. Also comes with full warranties.
best saving is not buying anything that you won't use. It's easy to get a bit too excited about the idea of moving to a place all for yourself and set it up just the way you want it. Theres plenty of suggestion already been made, all I would add on is to just buy the absolute essential first then think about what you actually need after you moved in. eg, if you spend most of your time in your room while you're home, and you don't normally have your friends over, then you may not need a sofa straight away, even though a decent sofa does complete the look of a living room.
Gumtree for appliances.
Harris scarfe has some good stuff for cheap. Their smith and noble brand is great.
My drinking glasses are Kmart and are great.
I got a washer and a fridge brand new from HN and managed to get a couple of hundred off (on top of sales) and only one delivery fee.
But I also agree with the notion of don’t buy too much. Live in it for two weeks then write a list of things you’re missing. I’ve been out for about two years and there’s still things I could buy but have been fine without (a colander for example, as I have a few sieves so can make do without it).
Oh and check out local op shops and local hard rubbish. I’ve gotten loads of decent furniture this way for super cheap.
+1 for Harris Scarfe. They have a 40% or 50% off every second week. Good for cutlery and dinnerware.
Yes! Thanks for mentioning. Do not pay full price at HS!
Ikea does have those value furniture and mattress. before you go to checkout, visit their return department as you may get returns item at better price with acceptable condition. Their cutlery and dishes also great value. I guess they have better build than kmart.
Kmart is great for cutlery, sheets, frypans etc. no need for ikea for these things.
Furniture, check out places like Fantastic Furniture, they have house package pretty cheap https://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au/Categories/Package-Dea…
Or Amart furniture, or prob better IKEA.
appliance online/ebay with coupon codes
Hard rubbish.
Check the schedule for council clean-up days for (assuming Sydney) Eastern suburbs or Mosman area, drive around the suburb the day/night before. You might pick up furniture in great condition for free. One of the tables we've got I could have easily sold on eBay/Gumtree for a couple of hundred bucks.
Check out Freecycle.org You could furnish your home for free & meet interesting ppl
Freecycle Network™ is grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns and neighborhoods. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Each local group is moderated by local volunteers (them's good people). Membership is free. To sign up, find your community by entering it into the search box above or by clicking on 'Browse Groups' above the search box.
check out any church run op-shops in your area. Good source of kitchen items.
Seen many horror stories about fridges and washing machines bought from Facebook/Gumtree as you can't really test it fully upon buying - these can be bought for pretty cheap new, at least it will come with warranty and ACL, i bought mine from Appliances Online and they install it for you as well.