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Help with furniture

Top tips on the best ways to furnish your home on a budget.

How to furnish your home on a budget

Most of our homes come unfurnished without beds, furniture, carpeting, and white goods like fridges and washing machines. However, there are many ways to furnish your home without spending lots of money.

Ask family and friends

It can be surprisingly easy to get furniture for free. People often end up giving away household items when they’re having a clear-out because it’s the easiest way to get rid of them.

Ask family and friends if they have any items they are no longer using.

Check online

Websites like Freecycle, Freegle, Gumtree can have all kinds of free furniture, from small items, like toasters and kettles, to tables and even sofas.  

Buy second hand

Check out local charity shops and car boot sales, or go online to eBay and Facebook marketplace.

The Reuse Network is another place you can find high quality, affordable household items including furniture, electrical appliances, IT equipment, and more.

Shop around

If you buy furniture new, remember to shop around for the best deals and keep your eyes out for sales.

If you’re shopping online, compare prices between websites and consider using a cashback website.

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Budget planner

The independent Money Helper website has a simple online budget planner that can be really helpful. It shows what you can afford and how you might be able to save money.

Go to budget planner

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