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A new business model is offering home-renters the chance to rent their furniture. Companies are moving into the furniture industry with an option to rent items for a monthly fee. For those who rent their homes, it can save hassle when moving into a new place, and sometimes save money too. We met a couple in Taichung who are attracted to the idea.

The Liangs are on a waiting list for social housing in Taichung. They feel very fortunate. Today they’re looking round a house, and they love the layout. But the rooms are unfurnished and – before they’ve even moved in – they’re worrying about how they’ll move out.

Mrs. Liang
Renter
When you move out, you have to sort out furniture for the new place – it’s quite a big problem. Big furniture is very heavy, after all.

Mr. Liang
Renter
We’ll probably have to buy some new furniture to start with, and after you’ve used it for a while, it will get worn and you might have to throw some of it away, or find some other way to deal with it.

A rental apartment isn’t yours forever, but once you’ve bought furniture, sooner or later, you’ll have to face moving again. The cost of buying a sofa, dining table, wardrobes and beds can really spiral. But now this common renter’s headache has become a commercial opportunity.

A set of solid wood furniture, customizable according to the renter’s wishes. It’s atmospheric and available to rent.

Tu Hao-lin
Furniture rental company
We are a real estate company, a rental agency. We realized that many landlords do not provide furniture. They think, “What kind of furniture should I buy for a tenant, anyway?” Then I realized that there was a business opportunity there.

Tu Hao-lin has applied the model of car rental to furniture, offering solid wood furniture sets for one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The furniture is delivered to your door, and when you move out, so long as there’s no obvious wear on the items, the company will take them back for you with no questions asked. The main draw is that monthly rental fees are just 2% of the value of the items.

Mrs. Liang
Renter
I think I’m part of what people call the “lazy economy.” I just want to move in with one suitcase, and not have to bother with all this furniture stuff.

Tu Hao-lin
Furniture rental company
We’ve set up some show rooms with the items in, which anyone can view.

By renting instead of purchasing furniture, landlords and renters can both get a good deal. For renters, it’s a way to potentially take part in a circular economy and skip some of the worst hassle of moving house.

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