‘We love it' Brits are raving about a rattan garden sofa that's on sale for huge £370 cheaper – but there are 2 catches
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GARDEN BARGAIN 'We love it' Brits are raving about a rattan garden sofa that's on sale for huge £370 cheaper – but there are 2 catches
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SUMMER is right around the corner which means millions of Brits are racing to get their gardens ready for the sunny season.
And if you're yet to find a fabulous rattan sofa on the cheap, you've come to the right place - as thrifty shoppers have found the ultimate bargain.
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Still on the lookout for an affordable garden sofa? Shoppers have spotted one going for just £130
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Brits have been loving this rattan sofa by Studio - but there are two catches
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According to money-smart Facebook users, the home goods store Studio currently has a mega sale going on - and you can pick up a gorgeous garden sofa with an epic discount.
Originally setting you back an eye-watering £499.99, the Bali Rattan Corner Sofa Set is now going for just £129.99, saving you a fortune.
The sofa, which comes in black, has an L shape that gives you the option to spread out and relax in the summer weather.
The set also comes with an ottoman that can be used as extra seating if you have any unexpected guests - it really doesn't get much better than this.
Studio's version comes in hundreds of pounds cheaper than similar sets at B&Q and The Range, which retail for up to £500.
Meanwhile, Aldi's brand new sofa is currently going for £199.99.
With such an epic price, it comes as no wonder that Brits have been raving about this gorgeous sofa and the quality on the popular
Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
One person said: ''I had this last year it's amazing..sturdy and comfortable.''
Someone else was also singing praises, writing: ''I got around 8 years out of mine. Fantastic value for the money.''
''I got one delivered last Tuesday & we love it!'' a third chimed in.
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However, whilst the cut-price sofa is sure to be a hit amongst your guests this summer, there seem to be two catches - a hefty £49.99 delivery fee, as well as unclear instructions how to assemble it.
Many horrified shoppers noted that it took them ages to finally be able to enjoy the sofa, with one woman allegedly spending three hours with her pal.
''I bought this and it took me and my friend 3 hours to build,'' the Facebook user warned.
Garden features that add the most value to a house
A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property.
Sellhousefast.uk carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK.
And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40%
Another was just as baffled, writing: ''How on earth did you put this together, the instructions are ridiculous.''
''I bought this last year for £99 had to get someone to put it together was so confusing,'' a third customer wrote.
Whatever you're buying, it's always a good idea to shop around to find the best deal.
You can compare prices on websites like Google shopping, which is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web.
Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers.
All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
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