What are your must haves for setting up a home?

If you live near an IKEA they do complete starter sets for students setting up home. Not sure how much they are but you could check what they contain..

Make sure she has a back up fund for emergencies she just may need it.
A good bed settee if she can find one and a cosy throw.

Have a good look around thrift & charity shops she will find many good items she can make use of ie... books & bookcase etc.

Insurance, if appropriate.
Lampshades, if there are none, loo brush, hairdryer (if she uses one).
Tea towels, washing up liquid, washing powder.
I hope she settles in well.

When my daughter moved into her first place I took her supermarket shopping for a basic pantry. Salt, pepper, oxo, herbs, sauces etc the sort of thing always in the store cupboard but can be expensive to start from scratch.

Is she fussy about her appearance? An ironing board and iron helps.
And being very practical, bins!

crazyH

Noone’s mentioned a small cheap vacuum cleaner . She will need to clean the apartment before she settles in. Duster and polish. A nice fresh smell for a fresh new start. I send my good wishes to your granddaughter - hope all goes well ! ☘️

We have a vacuum cleaner she can have but the place will be clean prior to her moving in. Duster and cleaning products are a good addition. Thank you crazyH for your good wishes. It's far from an ideal situation.

I should have mentioned we are in Australia so a fridge is an essential for when she moves in, particularly at this time of the year.

Cookers are always a part of the kitchen here so that is taken care of. Also window coverings are already in place as is heating and cooling.

What about basics for the pantry - flour, sugar, tea coffee, jams/spreads, dairy.

Doodledog I think your idea of something special is a good one.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions, I'm building a list.
So often it is the small things that are not only forgotten but also add up in price without really seeing much for your money.

A little hamper (tea bags/coffee/sugar/milk/biscuits)also kitchen & toilet rolls/light bulbs/hand wash. Bedside lamp and a throw for sofa. Lastly,bottle of fizz alcoholic or non to toast a new start 🥂
Lots of happiness

Noone’s mentioned a small cheap vacuum cleaner . She will need to clean the apartment before she settles in. Duster and polish. A nice fresh smell for a fresh new start. I send my good wishes to your granddaughter - hope all goes well ! ☘️

An electric blanket would be a must have for me

I also think a myst have, which can be something small depending on budget, is something she chooses for herself.

It's going to be second hand for a while by the sounds of it, possibly not her taste and I'm sure she will be so grateful...

But something she chooses might be a lively start to her new life that she can build on. Even if it's just a duvet set or a dinner service

Wishing you both well

For a treat, one of the new light soft washable electric blankets, to keep her cosy in and out of bed.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174223880132
cheap for heating with no other source.

See! I forgot towels .

And something that makes her happy- a picture, a throw, a scented candle - so she doesn’t feel she’s just existing. I think that’s essential too.

Cooker, fridge, washing machine, kettle, pots and pans, sofa, bed, soft furnishings such as bedding and towels.

Essential is bed (and bedding), chair, table, crockery, cutlery, pans, a casserole dish, a cooker, kitchen utensils such as knives, kettle, washing machine, storage (eg wardrobe, bookcase, linen cupboard).

Next level would include a fridge, curtains, rugs, a tv, a toaster, a freezer.

Then a microwave, a slow cooker and air fryer - not strictly essential but a microwave helps for heating leftovers and all save money on fuel.

I reserve the right to change my mind if someone more sensible has better ideas

A means of cooking - microwave ?