Some people call it negativity, some call it sense!![]()
They've saved €18k over the last while, assuming they reduce their saving rate once they move in, they'll have money to spend on furnishing. They don't have to furnish it all at once. It may not be a bad thing if we went back to the time when people are furnishing as they are able to instead of borrowing and expecting it all to be done from the start
If there parents are prepared to give them €6k to start off with, I'm sure they'll lend them a few cups or a bed as well.