To think it's impossible to furnish your house when you have little money?

[marry3456x]

I've just got the keys for my new home.
It's basically a shell..no carpets,no appliances no furniture.
It's my first place and I have nothing.
I currently receive ESA which is £202 a fortnight,I have no credit cards.
How on earth am I meant to do this?
It's 2 bedrooms..
Cooker,fridge,washing machine,carpets,kettle toaster,plates,cups,knife,forks
Wardrobe ,bed,dresser,tv,sofa ,blinds /curtains,vinyl floor,coffee table etc etc etc
Is this impossible?
I'm really stressed about it
It all needs decorating..everything
The doors,skirtings,ceiling are all a dirty magnolia /dirty stains on them.

Thanks everyone ...
Quick question my kitchen is 22 years old.
Shouldn't that have been modernised by now?
Do you think it's worth asking them when it's due to be changed ?

My kitchen is older than that and nothing wrong with it at all (except I did have to replace the oven and hob)

Surely they'll only update it when it breaks?

I'm sure they have regulations that they have to update every so many years.
This one is ancient and the units are very old fashioned.

When i got my first flat at 18 it was a bit of a mix and match till I could save and buy better. I still have all the same dishes they don’t match. I continue to buy random plates and cups that are different. Just do the best with what you can ☺️! As long as you have food in your tummy and a roof over your head It’s better than nothing!

Quick question my kitchen is 22 years old.
Shouldn't that have been modernised by now?

Is there something the matter with it?
Funnily enough, my kitchen is 22 years old, I've repainted the doors once and will probably do so again fairly soon.

If it's not broken, why would it be replaced?

I think my council renew them every twenty years - may well vary between areas, but worth asking.

It isn't in the best condition.
Chipped worktops etc

Op,

Have you applied through your local council for a community care grant?

While they were decommissioned in 2011, some councils have schemes for people in your situation. Payment is made in vouchers and you will then be sent to a local provider.

Good luck in your new home. While it appears bleak right now, it's an exciting time.

Check out crisis support also at your local authority.

If it’s a council kitchen, then in theory it should have been replaced by now. The previous tenant may have refused it being done, as they certainly have the right to do under my LA, so yes it’s definitely worth asking.

How are you getting on OP?

I have a wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside tables if you can get to London!

Is your credit rating reasonable? Do you just get ESA or PIP too? If your income is high enough then you might be approved for a credit card with a 0% spending period. Provided you can definitely pay it off then that's what I'd do.

your local council welfare fund may be able to help. Also try British heart foundation, Bethany, Barbados etc.