furnished and unfurnished properties? whats the difference?

Question

i mean, ive looked at furnished and unfurnished properties on the web and how are they different apart from the price range,
because i was looking at UNFURNISHED properties and they come with the cooker, hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, wardrobes, some of them even a bed, and fully decorated,

how is that unfurnished??? i dont get it, i already have my bed fridge, dishwasher etc.. so if i wanted to move (which i do) what do i do with my stuff, i dont want to use somone elses stuff and then have nothin if i moved again.
i thought unfurnished meant i could move my own stuff in there and decorate how i liked it,
does anyone know anything about this and could you explain it to me
i.e how it all works, the rules etc
thanks for your help

Answer 1

Usually the description depends upon the agent letting the property. Years ago furnished property allowed easier methods to evict bad tenants than unfurnished, however, today that has changed.
Built in cookers, fridge freezers etc are usually classed as unfurnished as they are part of the building. Often one or two pieces of furniture about the place will still be classed as unfurnished... as 'part-furnished' is no longer an option for agents.
You can request that an agent removes at the landlords costs that any odd bits of furniture hanging around be removed if you wish to rent a certain property. Most Agents will oblige or suggest you leave the furniture in the garage (if there is one)
What you really, really, really need to do is ensure you get an inventory when you take over the property that you can confirm quantity and CONDITION of the property and ALL of the contents... especially the decoration etc. Otherwise the B'stards will get you at the end of your tenancy... (we do independent inventories on behalf of letting agents and tenants!)

Answer 2

A furnished property typically has all furnishings, such as couches, lamps, end tables, kitchenette, etc. included. Homes purchased that are already furnished are typically bought as an investment property, one which will be rented out, and it being furnished pretty much makes it a "turn-key" investment.

However, unfurnished homes will typically include a washer/dryer, fridge and all major appliances. You usually won't see a home that doesn't include the above unless it is a new construction home.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Usually unfurnished WOULD include closets and all appliances. Unfurnished should not have any furniture like beds or dressers or whatnot.

Oh, and yes, the first person makes a good point-- a lot of the time they take pictures of a 'model apartment' with furniture in it just for the web...the actual apartment would not have a bed, warddrobe/dresser, etc.

Answer 4

If a property is advertised as UNFURNISHED then you have the right to ask the owner (should you want that property) to remove all the belongings you do not require and they have to arrange to do so for you. Unfurnished property should always be cheaper than furnished and also they are usually a lot less hassle when you want to finish your lease.

Answer 5

There is 3 different types, Unfurnished - Might include basics like an oven, Part Furnished (Which i think is what you described) normally has an oven, fridge, sometimes settee and Fully Furnished normally has every thing you would need to live comfortably (not luxury though!)

Hope this helps!

Answer 6

Unfirnished means appliances are included (except microwave etc.). Furnished includes a bed, dresser, couch, etc. They put furniture in the apartments on websites to make them look more inviting.

Answer 7

they put all their stuff in to help you to know if it all fits and to see if you may want it. you could ask them to remove the cooker, wardrobes, bed etc, as you have your own. they shouldn't be offended.

even if it had nothing but a cooker, it'd still state furnished - something to do with poll tax.

not much help, soz. good luck.

Answer 8

i think it is easier for a landlord to evict someone from a furnished place, but that information might be out of date now.

Answer 9

Mostly the photos they use on the website are for show.