Furniture & Decorating

You may be able to get Social Fund money from the Jobcentre Plus to buy furniture - ask an advice centre. If you are on a 'means tested' benefit e.g. Income Support or Housing Benefit, you may get furniture, electrical goods etc. from a furniture charity. You may need to be referred by an agency e.g.CAB. They will make a small charge for each item but you may be able to get help with this - ask the referral agency for more information.

If you want to decorate, check with your tenancy agreement and landlord before you start! You might get some rent free weeks for decorating when you move in if the place needs it. Ask if you think it necessary.