Buying a New Home, I Have No Furniture. What's The OZB Way to Furnish It from Scratch?

Lpeekabooo on 17/07/2018 - 10:32
Last edited 17/07/2018 - 18:32

It's a 2 bedroom town house. It will be empty and I don't own anything.

I need to buy everything. What would you do? Also what are the things I will need?

Edit: Adding more details:

It has got a electric oven and a cooktop, air conditioning,fans, built in robes.

I will possibly need: TV, refrigerator, Washing Machine, BBQ, Lounge, Two bedroom suites, Dining table and chairs, Kitchen wares, Vaccum Cleaner other stuff which I overlooked.

I have got 5K to buy everything.

Expecting suggestions like the brands to trust, what are the stuff which I should buy new and what not? etc

Location: Adelaide

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Comments

  • nocure on 17/07/2018 - 10:32
    +56

    kerb side pick up

    • HighAndDry on 17/07/2018 - 10:45
      +6

      Go to the richer areas of your city. (e.g. for Sydney, go Northern suburbs).

      • Scrooge McDuck on 17/07/2018 - 14:25
        +8

        Surely you mean North Shore and Northern Beaches?

        Anyway, I hear they throw out working 4k TVs in Vaucluse.

        • peterpeterpumpkin on 21/07/2018 - 08:10
          +1

          On average, I find the wealthier areas of the Eastern Suburbs disappointing for discarded technology. Sure, you'll find some gems like you mentioned, but you'll be surprised with the frequency at which elderly residents are still discarding CRT TVs in 2018. I'm also surprised at how the younger generations are still discarding PCs from pre-2005, when I hope and expect the less informed to discard functional 1st-gen i7s.

          If quality is what you're after you need to find where the "young, rich and stupid live". So my theory is high-density areas full of "young professionals", rather than 4 bedroom family houses. True story from a friend: "I threw out my laptop because the hard drive was full."

      • goodcopbadcop on 18/07/2018 - 09:15
        +2

        In Adelaide that would be the Eastern suburbs - Burnside and Norwood City Councils -but doubt that you'd find anything left out on kerbs as that is pretty tacky as far as that population is concerned.

        • peekabooo on 19/07/2018 - 11:54

          They are rich for a reason. I'm down South (Adelaide).

      • CarbonMini on 18/07/2018 - 19:15

        By Northern suburbs you mean Epping, or North Shore - places like Mosman?

        • ialam99 on 18/07/2018 - 22:03
          +8

          Mate I live in the Epping and South Morang area and I can guarantee you there is nothing worth picking up curbside here

        • EmCKay on 18/07/2018 - 23:30
          +5

          @ialam99: Epping,NSW and Epping,Victoria are VERY different places I assure you.

      • smuggler on 19/07/2018 - 18:31
        -2

        No. Eastern Suburbs is the richer place in Sydney

        Northern suburbs are just full of asians who aren't throwing anything out

        • ialam99 on 22/07/2018 - 17:22

          Sydney has eastern suburbs? Isn't that the sea?

  • Third_Gear on 17/07/2018 - 10:34
    +1

    You bought a home but don’t know what you need for inside said home?

    • peekabooo on 17/07/2018 - 10:37
      +2

      Everthing. It has got a electric oven and a cooktop, air conditioning,fans, built in robes.

      I will possibly need: TV, refrigerator, Washing Machine, BBQ, Lounge, Two bedroom suites, Dining table and chairs, Kitchen wares, Vaccum Cleaner.

      • CyberMurning on 17/07/2018 - 10:41
        +12

        next time just say you need: Xiaomi

      • Scrooge McDuck on 17/07/2018 - 14:31
        +11

        Gumtree.

        • tunzafun001 on 23/07/2018 - 18:29

          +Facebook buy swap sell… + ozbargain

      • bitesized on 17/07/2018 - 14:51

        Deleted my comment due to irrelevance as OP lives in Adelaide.

      • [Deactivated] on 18/07/2018 - 16:43
        +2

        you'll POSSIBLY need a washing machine?

        lol..

        • GarrusVakarian on 19/07/2018 - 05:05
          +22
          1. gather your dirty laundry
          2. look for people trying to sell their old washing machine
          3. visit them and say you'd like to test their machine before buying.
          4. do your laundry
          5. ???
          6. profit
  • boo hoo on 17/07/2018 - 10:34
    +15

    Salvo. St Vinnie. Kmart

  • Grande Kintama on 17/07/2018 - 10:37
    +9

    Milk crates and cinder blocks

    • CyberMurning on 17/07/2018 - 10:41
      +14

      3D printer

      • MrFrugalSpend on 19/07/2018 - 21:30
        +1

        Actually I think the consumables would make this a very expensive way to furnish your house, but I like the out of the square thinking

    • HighAndDry on 17/07/2018 - 11:02
      +1

      Ooohh, getting fancy here. I swear, for a (short…) period the majority of my furniture was various sized cardboard boxes.

      • freefall101 on 18/07/2018 - 18:19
        +5

        My dad used to always pick hotels on what was the absolute cheapest possible. He agreed it was a bad move when we wound up in a hotel room once with the entire furnishings being two beds and a TV on a cardboard box.

        Ozbargainer before his time, that one.

    • matt3 on 17/07/2018 - 14:05

      I agree with the milk crates. You could have rebuilt American hegemony with milk crates… Up until the Helsinki Summit anyway.

  • trustnoone on 17/07/2018 - 10:47
    +41

    Gumtree for sure, they pretty much have whole sets of furniture being given away from beds to cupboards to tables and chairs and everything. Also can check near apartment blocks, when people leave they throw stuff out or sell cheap because they honestly just want it gone as soon as possible.
    Vinnies and the likes also have cheap stuff, likely clean and checked as well.

    NOTE: Check for bed bugs and the like though, the worse thing you'll want to do is try to save a few bucks by getting furniture only to pay a grand getting rid of bed bugs and the like.

    Not sure if this is possible but used to be pretty cheap renting a car from bunnings (ute), so some people used to do that to pick up furniture and stuff and bring the car back?

    • Cheemeister on 18/07/2018 - 22:43

      What he said. If you've got the means to move large things and the patience to wait a day or four, you can probably get it all for free from Gumtree. TV, fridge, washing machine… everything you've listed comes up free every now and then.

    • DonWilson on 20/07/2018 - 10:33

      Ditto.

      I got a new condition 2x3 seater lounge and TV cabinet for $150 after bargaining down from $250 and realised when I was picking it up he probably would've taken $50 or less, he just wanted rid of it.

  • Randxyz123 on 17/07/2018 - 10:50
    +1

    I have got 5K to buy everything.

    Jeez that’s not exactly much. It’s a 2 bedder so are you getting a housemate?

    I’d suggest gumtree for most things. Careful with white goods though most are already broken and you’ll end up having to get rid of them in 6 months. It really depends if you will have more savings in 6 months.

    Probably buy a new TV

    I wouldn’t bother about a bbq yet. Wait till summer when the Webber’s go on sale (start saving)

    IKEA is good for crockery

    • Cheaplikethebird on 17/07/2018 - 11:42
      +4

      I would agree that you should buy a new TV, tech moves pretty quickly and so most people selling TVs secondhand tend to have an unrealistic price in their mind, I mean sure you might have paid 1.5k for it just last year but I can get the same TV new for $900 now and you have it up for $1000.

      However I disagree that you should buy white goods new. I've had to kit out 3 share houses in the past, all with Gumtree goods and have never had any break down with at least a year of operation on each.

      • HighAndDry on 17/07/2018 - 11:45
        +16

        I actually take the opposite view. A TV is a luxury and totally optional - buy used if there's a bargain, and if it dies on you then well, it's a TV. On the other hand, if your fridge or washing machine dies on you and you don't have a warranty because it was bought used, that's going to be much more trouble to deal with just because they're so much more essential.

        • Cheaplikethebird on 17/07/2018 - 12:07
          +3

          Valid points. From my perspective as a young guy living in the inner city a lot of meals are eaten out so not a huge amount of food is kept in the fridge and there's always a laundromat within a couple of blocks, so not much lost and workarounds available if either go out.

          TV is a luxury but investing in a halfway decent TV potentially means less money spent on other activities. IME the only TVs on Gumtree at bargain prices are old tiny 19" Samsung displays that could probably gotten for free elsewhere

        • HighAndDry on 17/07/2018 - 12:28

          @Cheaplikethebird:

          a lot of meals are eaten out so not a huge amount of food is kept in the fridge and there's always a laundromat within a couple of blocks

          True that (though not living up to your username lol). Yeah a bit of my personal bias is also in there because honestly I don't really watch TV all that much.

        • peekabooo on 17/07/2018 - 13:55

          That makes a lot of sense. Thank you!

        • boostpak on 19/07/2018 - 08:28

          @HighAndDry: A TV is definitely not a luxury. I use mine every day pretty much, I use my phone every day, my computer everyday, my toothbrush everyday. None are luxuries.

        • raging on 19/07/2018 - 11:09

          Having chromecast makes most older TV's a new TV, feature wise. Just make sure that it's recent enough for the chromecast to Instruct it to turn on or off.

        • HighAndDry on 19/07/2018 - 11:43
          +1

          @boostpak: That's not how 'luxury' is defined.

        • CacheHunter on 21/07/2018 - 13:17

          @boostpak: I haven't had a working tv for at least 2 1/2 years. Tv is a luxury. You can always watch video using the wifi at your local library, maccas, cafe etc.

        • boostpak on 16/08/2018 - 10:38

          @HighAndDry: you can define it however you want kid

      • Abaddon on 19/07/2018 - 11:02

        Forget the TV, and artwork, etc.

        Buy yourself a Vive and furnish a virtual space to live in. Then you can make the place look as nice as you want even if your furniture is the ugliest old crap you can find. As an added bonus, old furniture is often more comfortable than its modern counterpart, so try Vinnies of deceased estates. Only problem might be the smell of old people, but I'm sure you can get used to it, or mask it with something.

    • peekabooo on 17/07/2018 - 14:00

      I might get a housemate. Thinking of getting the ALDI tv coming soon.

      • Sensiekatie on 18/07/2018 - 08:28
        +5

        You don’t need to supply 2nd room bedroom furniture if you are getting a housemate. Advertise as room only and they bring their own furniture. Big savings for you as many housemates already have a bed at least.

        Look at some furniture packages - mind you quality not always top notch. However it is often a good is starting point for furniture - lounge, bedroom, dining - often for $2000 or less.

        AMART here is great for that here. I don’t know which chains are in Adelaide.

        Having just acquired our remnants not wanted items Shen she left - a lounge that has had a cat constantly urinating day on it is not pleasant.

        Look for garage sales, fb markets lace, gumtree for those selling everything for other needs -such as kitchen stuff.

        We bought a reconditioned fridge - with a warranty 8 years ago - for the granny flat. It s still working. It was cheap as the door was marked badly - but it worked really well and still does. Otherwise places selling 2nds appliances often have good bargains.

        Furniture clearance stores are getting popular here too.

  • thatonethere on 17/07/2018 - 10:58
    +7

    Facebook Marketplace. Make sure you have the ability to shift it and transport it home.

    I would buy a new mattress. Be cautious with soft furnishings (heavy disinfect and surface spray).

    • nickj on 19/07/2018 - 10:29

      Agree, definitely buy a new mattress (eg zzz attelier or similar deals from this site look like good options with a limited budget).
      Everything else can be at second hand (eg gumtree). Personally I would favour second hand real wood furniture if available for tables + chest of drawers + chairs + bed frame, can last a long time.

    • ryban3z on 19/07/2018 - 11:41

      Definitely Facebook marketplace, I think it's better than Gumtree sometimes in terms of quality of free or very cheap things available

  • Fergy1987 on 17/07/2018 - 11:12
    +12

    go around your neighbours, see who leaves their door unlocked….lift from the knees

    • djkelly69 on 17/07/2018 - 12:00
      +50

      Once in jail… bend from the waist

    • Wiede on 19/07/2018 - 20:41

      unethicallifeprotips

  • Glider on 17/07/2018 - 11:16
    +3

    +1 gumtree for big stuff but be discerning on what you take (check carefully for damage/gross stains before committing to buy)
    Kmart & Ikea for little stuff.
    Sheridan outlet for linen/towels (they have repetitive sales, wait until what you want is extra discounted)
    TV- watch on here for Hisense deals

    • peekabooo on 17/07/2018 - 13:55

      There's this ALDI TV 65" coming for 599! what you think?

      • Glider on 17/07/2018 - 13:59
        +1

        I googled the 58" one in this weeks catalogue and it had terrible reviews, so check those yourself. From what I read, the Aldi TV's are ok for the price, but you'll likely need a soundbar as well. The internet generally reckons the Hisense are better value for money lower end fancy tellys. You can search old deals on those here to get an idea.

        Aldi lets you bring the telly back for a refund if you don't like it.

        • peekabooo on 17/07/2018 - 14:00

          I'll keep an eye for hisense TV deals. Thank you!

  • RM on 17/07/2018 - 11:19
    +5

    Fantastic Furn for bedroom suites, lounge

    I would suggest a good new firm mattress

    TV - Aldi has one coming up in a few days, check their website

    Kmart for kitchen utensils/small appliances/vacuum cleaner

    Washing machine/fridge - new from The Good Guys/Harvey Norman/2ndsworld. Else gumtree or facebook marketplace for used

  • dasher86 on 17/07/2018 - 11:31
    +3

    freecycle, facebook market place
    ikea

  • singlemalt72 on 17/07/2018 - 11:49
    +5

    Gumtree, Facebook marketplace for all the furniture - you don't need to look too hard to find good condition furniture under 3 years old all being sold to upgrade.
    For electronics it can be good to buy new or refurbished so you get a warranty - look at graysonline for refurbished TV's. If you aren't big on brand-names, Aldi has special deals on TV's this Saturday, plus a 12 month return -no questions asked- if you don't like it ;)

    • [Deactivated] on 18/07/2018 - 08:49
      +3

      60 days return , 12 month warranty

  • mini2 on 17/07/2018 - 11:50
    +1

    Gumtree/IKEA/FB/Carousell/ask family&friends for freebies

  • 2jzzzz on 17/07/2018 - 11:55
    +2

    Gumtree and Facebook marketplace is a goldmine. Buy new mattress.

  • djkelly69 on 17/07/2018 - 12:02

    If you want new, I would be heading to Ikea for all of the furniture. Electronics/appliances just do a bit of research and buy whatever is decent quality for reasonable price.

  • Killerbala on 17/07/2018 - 12:06

    http://www.designtraders.co/Gallery---Latest-Stock.html

    Check them out and you might get a good bargain.

    • peekabooo on 17/07/2018 - 13:58

      I live in Adealide

  • ansonff on 17/07/2018 - 12:27

    Take a chance and have a look. Furniture home package for budget under 5k.
    https://b2cfurniture.com.au/furniture-packages

  • kerfuffle on 17/07/2018 - 12:44
    +8

    https://www.kmart.com.au/product/80-piece-kitchen-starter-se… This will cover everything for the kitchen

    $69 and you even get egg rings!

  • Placebo on 17/07/2018 - 13:09
    +4

    Congrats on your purchase, how exciting! When I bought my first place I didn't have two bob to rub together.

    I asked around family and friends for furniture looking for a new home and was able to get a bed immediately from a relative. I was also able to get a couch and kitchen table from family friends if I was willing to wait for a few months, so I bought a few cheap beanbags and did without a couch or table for a while.

    I went without a television for a long time and eventually my parents knew of someone selling a second hand tv cheap so I bought that.

    My parents were kind enough to buy whitegoods for me, but I would agree with the comments above about Gumtree. You could get the things you need very cheaply or maybe even free and replace them in time when you have the money. I'm not sure where you are , but in Perth there is an auction place called Todd's Auctions and they sell that sort of stuff every week, often for not much money. You could furnish a whole house there very easily.

    As for the kitchen, I agree with kerfuffle, one of those Kmart kits did me for many, many years until I eventually upgraded.

    Enjoy your first home!

  • slow on 17/07/2018 - 14:36

    I pretty much furnished a whole rental property from kerbside pickup.

    • peekabooo on 17/07/2018 - 15:07

      I don't see many kerb stuff around here :(

  • [Deactivated] on 17/07/2018 - 15:32
    +2

    $500 will buy you circular saw, and enough wood to make a table to convert your circular saw to a makeshift table saw.

    $500 for a sander and drill.

    $100 for pocket hole jig.

    $900 for wood and screws will be enough to make a lot of quality furniture.

    $3k for electronics.

    Will also end up giving you many other skills.

    Not just a bargain but an OZ Bargain.

    • boomramada on 17/07/2018 - 15:37
      +10

      Make sure OP budgeted $81 for SA Ambulance cover.

      • [Deactivated] on 17/07/2018 - 16:04
        +1

        It's just basic carpentry but yes, everyone should have ambo cover.

        Pro tip - don't touch moving saw blades.

      • peekabooo on 17/07/2018 - 18:36

        I've extras. I really considered it, since the style I'm drawn to is thick solid wood furnitures!

        • [Deactivated] on 18/07/2018 - 19:03
          +1

          Thick solid wood? Assuming you already have a proper table saw and maybe a welder also, $5k may just suffice for some nice hardwood. Sufficient for a couple of desks, a dining table and chairs.

          Nice timber is very expensive.

        • peekabooo on 19/07/2018 - 11:59

          @tshow: By thick solid wood furnitures I meant farm furntiure style.

        • [Deactivated] on 19/07/2018 - 12:12
          +1

          @alengcm:
          I understood. Farm furniture is getting pretty expensive.

          Mass produced stuff is now chipboard.
          One step up is ply wood.
          Then plantation pine.

          None of those will survive industrial use.

          The farm look will still require tasmanian oak/river redgum. Cured planks cost a bomb and rising quickly too.

        • peterpeterpumpkin on 21/07/2018 - 08:22

          In that case, I would invest in a Husqvarna chainsaw and head down to your local National Park or wildlife sanctuary at nightfall. Bring some Australiana back into the living room.

    • abb on 17/07/2018 - 16:17
      +1

      $90 for a table saw :)

      https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-200mm-800w-table-saw_p0018…

      Spend another $400 on other tools. Or booze (only drink booze after finished using table saw).

      • [Deactivated] on 17/07/2018 - 17:15
        +1

        Ooooo. Is table saw for ants!

        Job goes well, need booze.

        Job goes bad, need booze.

        If hurt self, need clean wound, need kill pain. Ie. Need booze.

        Vodka is best.

  • ShannonN on 18/07/2018 - 06:36
    +4

    If you haven't purchased the unit yet ask current owners if they'd leave furniture such as fridge etc many sellers don't want to take all the stuff with them

  • TheOtherLeft on 18/07/2018 - 08:16
    +1

    Join the local PIF Facebook site. I've found a lot of people give away good quality furniture rather then bother selling it.

  • goegge on 18/07/2018 - 08:45
    +1

    Check out https://au.ziilch.com/ for free stuff

  • [Deactivated] on 18/07/2018 - 08:54
    +1

    Start removal company ,
    Charge reasonable storage fee's.

  • goodcopbadcop on 18/07/2018 - 09:32
    +1

    Depends if you want to own quality stuff? When I had to furbish a completely empty apartment I decided that even though I was on a tight budget, any major purchase I made would be quality first. So I prioritised what were the absolute essentials. I decided that a bed was first - and looked for mid year sales and got a really good deal - 50% off on a new quality brand. I decided that a lounge suite was the next big ticket item and the mid year sales had quality brands also for 50% off. Prior to this I had been looking at lounge suites - cheapies don't use good fabric and the foam is substandard with often no springs or good support. The next big ticket item was a washing machine - as I detest going to a laundromat and 2nd hand ones often leak etc and I wanted it to be a once purchased item and again found a new one advertised for a good deal in the mid year sales. I felt that I could use a lot of free or cheap 2nd hand things in the interim eg a TV, a table and chairs, sheets/towels (just wash them well); cheap microwave, pots and pans, plates,glasses, cutlery etc and sourced these through freebies on Gumtree, garage sales & from relatives. This at least gave me breathing space to get the next big ticket items as I found them and could afford them. MY next purchase was a Smart TV; then dining table & chairs etc. In fact I reckon that you could source so much free stuff - even to furnish a whole apartment if you keep your eyes open for it and maybe are happy to use 2nd hand. It would be worth the challenge!

  • Baychee23 on 18/07/2018 - 09:40
    +3

    Hey congratuations OP!! I recently was in the same boat as you but in Cairns. Bought a new house and didn't have much left to buy furniture and other necessary living items.

    I organised the majority of my furniture through IKEA - although there is not an IKEA in Cairns, I ordered it all online for a $40 delivery fee. Managed to get 2 couches, bed frame, bed side tables, coffee table, side tables and a TV cabinet for just over $2k delivered.

    As for a fridge - I picked one up off Facebook marketplace, not too flash to look at but keeps the beer cold. Will eventually upgrade to a new purchase once I an afford it.

    Washing machine was a similar story, had a close family friend selling one and snagged that but I was looking on Facebook marketplace and Gumtree for this. Decided that a clothes dryer was an optional extra. Just means that you have to be organised with work uniform/clothes etc. Another place that I looked at was my local "Buy/Swap and Sell Facebook page.

    I also decided that a TV was an optional extra which I have not yet invested in. (Even though I bought a TV cabinet for the lounge!) Reasoning behind it was that if I wanted to watch a movie or show, I can do so on my laptop or phone. Not a huge commercial TV watcher and am happy to go without it for a while until I can afford a decent one.

    Finally for things like crockery and daily living items, I got almost all of it from Kmart which was cheaper than going to local charity stores than Vinnies and Salvos. It all matches and is respectable to look at. Can't say I'll use it for the rest of my life but certainly a good place to start. Bought a new mattress from a local place in Cairns, couldn't stand the thought of using a pre-owned mattress!

    I left 2/4 of my bedrooms empty for tenants and will get them to provide their own furniture. Overall spent 4500-5000 on kitting out the house

    Have fun setting up a home!!

    • peekabooo on 18/07/2018 - 10:08

      Thanks mate!

    • peterpeterpumpkin on 21/07/2018 - 08:27

      If you don't mind me asking, how much did you spend on the house, what's your monthly mortgage repayment, and how much do you plan to charge per room in rent?

      • peekabooo on 22/07/2018 - 16:41
        +1

        280 for the house.. repayments need to be worked out should be around 1200 or near. Might charge the room from 160 -200 including bills a week.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/07/2018 - 09:53
    +2

    Facebook marketplace is a goldmine for cheap household things and furniture.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/07/2018 - 09:55

    Facebook marketplace and gumtree for furniture and most apppliances. For bed I would buy new and negotiate hard.

  • Scorpex on 18/07/2018 - 09:55

    Gumtree. Sort for free offers in your area. I've just given away an older working microwave in Adders through Gumtree - you could have had it!

  • TransportPosters on 18/07/2018 - 16:11

    Yes, Gumtree! So much good free stuff to be had, but you gotta be quick.

    If only you are in my VIC area, it's currently hard waste collection time and there's been so much stuff thrown out on the nature strips!

  • portard on 18/07/2018 - 16:55
    +1

    Facebook Marketplace is pretty good, a lot of insanely cheap prices from internationals who are moving back to their home country and they need to get rid of their shit. Or people who are moving into an already furnished place and trying to get rid of their existing shit.

    Gumtree would be good too but sometimes you deal with idiots.

  • Snorky on 18/07/2018 - 17:12

    I moved into my place at the start of the year and had to furnish the apartment. I got most things on gumtree second hand. The things I got new where a TV, matress, cutlery and crokery, a few bits from Ikea . Second hand TVs on gumtree seemed poor value so I got a refurbished model on an ebay deal, and second hand matresses seem a bit gross, even though when you think about its the same as a hotel, so I got one from Ikea. I wish I had of got a different matress, but thats more to do with getting a soft matress than Ikea matresses in general.

    I hired vans from car next door to do the moving which was economical. I was unemployed at the time so spending time trawling through gumtree and driving arround collecting things didnt bother me. Getting a second hand washing machine took some time as they go quickly and there are resellers who buy and relist them.

  • AddNinja on 18/07/2018 - 17:28
    +1

    Put the list of stuff you need up on Facebook and ask people if they’ll give you any of it free as you’re just moving out. If you tell them you can pick stuff up with a trailer within 48 hours you’ll get heaps of stuff.

  • kaleidoscope on 18/07/2018 - 18:16
    +1

    Here is what I did when I first came to aus.
    Got a 1% interest credit card from westpac and furnished the apartment and paid the card within a year. I maxed out the limit I was comfortable which was around 7000. After a year closed the card. I paid less than $40 in interest throughout the year.

    • JungliChilli on 18/07/2018 - 18:49
      +1

      Nicely done.

    • kaleidoscope on 18/07/2018 - 23:49
      +2

      Thought of adding this part as well if you think it would be useful. (Note: This is in victoria)

      • 55" 4k tv from jb (~1100)
      • ikea entertainment unit, dining chairs, chest of drawers, bedside table (~800)
      • amart bed + mattress (~800)
      • appliances online lg washer + dryer (~1100)
      • HN top mount 350L fridge (~600)
      • fantastic furniture 3 seater couch, dining table, coffee table (~2000)
      • officeworks office desk & chair from amart (~200)
      • Good Guys rice cooker, kettle, sandwich press, vacuum cleaner (~500)
      • pots pans and other small stuff …

      missus was not keen on used furniture so I bought everything new.

      prioritise what you really need and don;t cheap out too much on things you'll be using for a long time.

      • Zondor on 19/07/2018 - 11:05
        +1

        Just get the Kogan non smart 55" TV, It's great!

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