First, check your tenancy agreement, inventory and the condition of any appliances already in the property. In France, ANIL notes that certain kitchen appliances are required in a furnished rental, while ADIL de la Moselle explains that an equipped kitchen is not generally required in an unfurnished rental. If there’s no fridge or cooking equipment, make these your priorities. Next, decide whether you need a washing machine based on your laundry options, then consider a dishwasher and small appliances according to the space you have and how you’ll use them.
Check your tenancy agreement and check-in inventory before buying anything. According to ADIL de la Moselle, an equipped kitchen is not generally required in an unfurnished rental. However, any appliances listed in the agreement must be provided in good working order and repair.
Check the inventory and make sure any supplied appliances work. ANIL states that a hob, an oven or microwave, a fridge and a freezer or freezing compartment are among the minimum requirements for a furnished rental.
Choose capacities to suit how you’ll use your appliances, rather than simply opting for the largest that will fit. For laundry, ADEME says that a 7 kg washing machine is enough for most people. Also consider how often you wash and where the machine will go.
Start by checking what’s already in the property, then consider each potential purchase in light of how you’ll use it and any installation requirements.
| Priority | What to check | Think about your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Appliances already provided | Read your tenancy agreement and inventory again. Note which appliances are already there and check they work before placing an order. | I want to avoid buying an appliance that’s already provided or replacing equipment listed in the tenancy agreement without checking it first. |
| Refrigeration and cooking | Measure the spaces and access routes. For cooking, check the available energy supply and installation; for refrigeration, compare capacity and the energy label. | I need to store food and cook if the property doesn’t already have appliances I can use. |
| Laundry | Check there’s enough space, a water supply and a drain. Compare capacity, spin speed, energy use and noise. ADEME says that 7 kg is enough for most people. | Would a launderette or shared laundry room be convenient enough for my usual washing, or do I need an appliance at home? |
| Washing up | Consider how much washing up you have, the space available and the connections you need. Compare capacity and energy-label details for similar models. | If I cook at home often, a dishwasher could be useful. Otherwise, I can put off buying one. |
| Cleaning and small appliances | Think about the jobs you do regularly and where you’ll store your appliances. Check the accessories and any usage requirements for the model you’re considering. | I’d rather wait until I know my habits in the new home before buying lots of small appliances. |
An appliance may already be listed in the inventory. For furnished rentals, ANIL explains that several kitchen appliances are part of the minimum requirements.
Check your tenancy agreement and inventory, test the appliances already in the property and report any issues in the check-in report before placing an order.
According to ADIL de la Moselle, landlords are not generally required to provide an equipped kitchen in an unfurnished rental. So, an empty space for an appliance doesn’t mean the appliance itself is included.
Check which appliances are actually provided, then measure the spaces and check the connections before choosing your own.
A large capacity won’t necessarily suit the amount of laundry in your household. ADEME says that a 7 kg washing machine is enough for most people.
Work out how much laundry you usually have and how often you wash, then compare machines with a capacity that suits your needs.
A fridge runs continuously, so its size matters when choosing one, ADEME points out. For laundry appliances, energy use and noise are also worth comparing.
Compare energy labels for similar models and check dimensions, noise levels, and any repairability or durability information relevant to the appliance category.
These options cover several possible purchases for your first home: food storage, cooking, laundry and washing up, followed by floor care. Check what’s already provided before choosing a model.
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Worth considering if you need your own washing machine and have a suitable space for it. This front-loading model is listed with a 7 kg capacity, a 1,400 rpm spin speed and an A energy rating. Before buying, check the access route, available depth and connections.
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Worth a look if your home doesn’t have an appliance for keeping food chilled and frozen. The model is listed with 153 L of fridge space, 74 L of freezer space, a width of 54 cm and an E energy rating. Also measure the depth, clearance and access route. Check the energy label to compare annual energy use.
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Consider this if you need cooking facilities and your home is suitable for a built-in hob. This model is listed with four zones, a control lock and a timer. Before buying, check the worktop cut-out, power supply and electrical connection with a qualified professional. Make sure your cookware is suitable for induction, too.
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Worth considering if you do enough washing up each day to justify an appliance and have space for it on your worktop. This model is listed with a built-in 5 L water tank, an alternative water supply option and a D energy rating. Check the space, drainage and electrical socket. Compare energy use and noise levels before choosing, too.
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Consider this if you need a vacuum cleaner to keep the floors in your home clean. The product information lists a runtime of up to 65 minutes, but doesn’t specify the conditions for this maximum. Check how long the battery lasts in the mode you’ll use and make sure you have enough storage space.
First, check the inventory and make sure the appliances work. In France, ANIL says that a furnished rental must include, among other things, a hob, an oven or microwave, a fridge and a freezer or freezing compartment that reaches no more than −6 °C.
No, not as a general rule. ADIL de la Moselle explains that landlords are not required to provide an equipped kitchen. Check your tenancy agreement and check-in report to see which appliances are actually included.
Choose a capacity that suits the amount of laundry you usually have, rather than automatically going for the largest option. ADEME says that a 7 kg washing machine is enough for most people. Also consider how often you wash and the space available.
Not necessarily. Think about how much washing up your household generates and how often you eat at home, then check you have enough space, a water supply and drainage before choosing a model.
Compare models with a suitable capacity, looking in particular at water and energy use, spin performance and noise levels. ADEME recommends using the energy label to assess these factors.