Setting funds aside for furniture
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 October 2020 22:23
- Last Updated on 17 March 2023
- Monica Costa
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Buying a house is often both exciting and nerve-wracking. One important consideration when purchasing a home is to set aside money for furniture. After all, even the coziest new abode won’t feel like a true home without some carefully chosen pieces that truly speak to your style and comfort.
Shopping around for furniture can be as fun as it can be stressful, so taking the time to plan out a budget beforehand will save you lots of headaches down the road and might even help you snag your dream sofa or rug at Rugstore NE. Setting money aside to furnish your new house is an essential part of beginning the next chapter in your life!
Budget
To make sure you’re getting the right property for you, make sure you’re being realistic about how much you have to spend. Looking at houses that are out of your price range will only leave you frustrated and lusting after things you can’t have or don’t need. Don’t ruin the experience of buying your first home by expecting luxury (unless you can afford it!).
This doesn’t mean that properties in your price range can’t become your dream home, and if you’re worried about the cost of a deposit, look at help to buy schemes like the ones offered by Linden Homes to get you on the property ladder.
What do You Need?
A good way to make sure you’re getting the right home for you is by sitting down and thinking about what you will need. For example, would a one-bedroom property suit your needs, or would 4 bedrooms be better? Do you need off-road parking? A big kitchen? These will be the most important things that you shouldn’t compromise on when house-hunting, and if the properties you’re looking at can offer extra things that you would like to have, then even better.
Location
Location is often something buyers compromise on when they search for a home, but this isn’t always the best idea. While you might be able to get a bigger property elsewhere for a lower price, it’s more than likely that the local area isn’t great. A home is about more than just the property itself; it’s about the community that surrounds it and how that affects your lifestyle. If you want to find your dream home, it needs to be in the right place for you, whether that’s the city center or in a quiet village in the countryside.
Potential
When thinking of a dream home, many people have an image in their head that isn’t always realistic. The best thing to do is look at a property’s potential and whether you could turn it into your dream home over time. Home improvements help to add value to a property, but they also enable you to live there happily for years to come.
It might take some patience and discipline to save enough to buy a house, but finding your dream home is worth it. When you’re ready to start house-hunting, think about the points above so you can find the right property for you.

Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums
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