If you are renting a flat for the first time in London, there are key questions to address ahead of your move. One that pops up on every first-time renter’s list is: should you rent a furnished or unfurnished apartment? If you’re unsure which to choose, we’re on hand to provide tips so that you make the right decision when the time comes to renting their first property.
In this guide dedicated to first-time renters, we explore the differences between furnished and unfurnished properties, shed light on the advantages of each, and share why a Dolphin Square apartment might be the right choice for you. After all, helping new tenants is what we do! Let’s begin.
Before diving in to explore our advice, we must first establish and define what each term, furnished and unfurnished, means.
As a general rule, an ‘unfurnished’ property comes with limited items and tends to cost less than a furnished or part-furnished counterpart. When a property is classified as unfurnished, it does not include furniture such as tables, chairs, sofas and beds. Typically, though, an unfurnished rental property will include a fridge/fridge freezer, oven/hob, and perhaps a washing and dryer combination - more commonly known as white goods.
The term ‘furnished’ refers to a property that typically includes white goods and basic furniture - at the landlord’s discretion. Typically included in a furnished rental property you would expect to see similar to above with the added value of tables, chairs, a sofa and a bed(s) (depending on the size of your rental property). In some circumstances, a furnished apartment will include storage facilities and decorations - but again, this is down to the landlord’s discretion of what they choose to include.
It’s worth mentioning the term ‘part furnished’ in this list, as a growing number of properties fall into this category. A rental property that is part furnished refers to having the white goods included along with furniture basics; i.e basic dining table, one or a pair of chairs, and a bed. When additional furnished items are introduced, the property would then fall into the ‘furnished’ category.
As a first-time tenant, and when hunting down your first ideal rental property, a good understanding of the advantages of renting a furnished or unfurnished apartment can make a real difference in your decision and when it comes to signing the dotted line. Here we take a look at the advantages of each.
Dolphin Square offers an established, reputable and high-quality accommodation solution for first-time renters in Pimlico, London. We have taken the time to create an environment that serves all our residents beyond their expectations, and we’re perfectly positioned for students, solo tenants, and couples.
If you’re looking for the most affordable home in the city, our choice of beautifully furnished, professional management apartments might just be the home you have been looking for. Take a look at our rental offering and see why our current tenants have chosen to live at London’s most distinguished address.
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Armed with the knowledge of furnished and unfurnished terms, and having read the different advantages of each, you are now positioned to make a choice on what type of apartment will suit your needs. To recap, furnished apartments combine convenience with the ability to settle in from day one, while unfurnished apartments save you money on rent each month as well as allowing you to inject your personality into things.
Whatever your decision, don’t forget that Dolphin Square apartments are the number one choice for first-time renters looking for a place to live in the capital. Coupled with superb on-site amenities, and excellent transport links to the city, there is no better place to rent than Dolphin Square. Come on down and find out more.