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NiceOne9215 Apr 2016 11:20Hi,
This summer I’m buying a house (alone). I will take some of the furniture and the stove from the previous owner (in this case my parents^^) and am paying 3000€ for that.
What I still need:
- Washing machine (my parents will pay for this since my siblings also got one when they moved out)
- Dryer (300-400€)
- Large freezer (at least 500€)
- Large bedroom wardrobe (300-500€)
- Sofa set (1000-1500€)
- Lawn mower (I’m estimating at least 500€ because I want a decent one; lawn area approximately 1500m² (16000 sq ft))
- Garden furniture (I’m budgeting around 1000€ because I definitely don’t want stackable chairs or similar)
So all in all, I’m expecting to spend at least 4000€ plus the 3000€ for the items I’m taking over. With various small expenses, maybe add another 1000€ on top.
Now my question is simply how to handle this financially, or how you usually deal with it. I’ve already agreed with my girlfriend that she will pay me 400€ in rent. The rest (groceries, etc.) will be shared normally.
I’m wondering whether I should cover everything myself or if we should split the costs. After all, it’s my house, but I’m not sure. Just wanted to ask how you usually manage this.
This summer I’m buying a house (alone). I will take some of the furniture and the stove from the previous owner (in this case my parents^^) and am paying 3000€ for that.
What I still need:
- Washing machine (my parents will pay for this since my siblings also got one when they moved out)
- Dryer (300-400€)
- Large freezer (at least 500€)
- Large bedroom wardrobe (300-500€)
- Sofa set (1000-1500€)
- Lawn mower (I’m estimating at least 500€ because I want a decent one; lawn area approximately 1500m² (16000 sq ft))
- Garden furniture (I’m budgeting around 1000€ because I definitely don’t want stackable chairs or similar)
So all in all, I’m expecting to spend at least 4000€ plus the 3000€ for the items I’m taking over. With various small expenses, maybe add another 1000€ on top.
Now my question is simply how to handle this financially, or how you usually deal with it. I’ve already agreed with my girlfriend that she will pay me 400€ in rent. The rest (groceries, etc.) will be shared normally.
I’m wondering whether I should cover everything myself or if we should split the costs. After all, it’s my house, but I’m not sure. Just wanted to ask how you usually manage this.
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Sebastian7915 Apr 2016 11:28If you plan to separate from her in the foreseeable future, you should buy these items on your own. If you love her and want to stay together, you should still buy the items on your own.
I really don’t understand such questions...
I really don’t understand such questions...
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HB-NH201515 Apr 2016 11:32You and your girlfriend should simply agree on a reasonable option.
If she pays for the items, she will also have a proportional claim to them if she moves out or if you separate.
If you pay for them, then there will be no discussion about whether they should stay in your house.
My opinion:
If you have been together for a long time and the relationship is very stable, then just pay for everything together—including the furniture you take over.
If the relationship is still fairly new or you don’t want to share these assets within the relationship, I would recommend that you pay for everything yourself and possibly set the “rent” a bit higher to include such items.
PS: I wonder if €300-500 (about $320-$530) is enough for a large bedroom wardrobe! You can spend a lot of money on that.
If she pays for the items, she will also have a proportional claim to them if she moves out or if you separate.
If you pay for them, then there will be no discussion about whether they should stay in your house.
My opinion:
If you have been together for a long time and the relationship is very stable, then just pay for everything together—including the furniture you take over.
If the relationship is still fairly new or you don’t want to share these assets within the relationship, I would recommend that you pay for everything yourself and possibly set the “rent” a bit higher to include such items.
PS: I wonder if €300-500 (about $320-$530) is enough for a large bedroom wardrobe! You can spend a lot of money on that.
Sebastian79 schrieb:
If you love her and want to stay with her, you should buy the things on your own.
I really don’t understand questions like that...I don’t understand answers like that 😉
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NiceOne9215 Apr 2016 12:00Sebastian79 schrieb:
If you plan to separate from her in the near future, then you should buy these items on your own. If you love her and want to stay together, you should buy the items on your own.
I really don’t understand questions like this... huh?
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Sebastian7915 Apr 2016 12:02No "huh" – what does your girlfriend say about it?
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