Saw several posts on Rental fee, saying reasonable Monthly fee is around BHT8,000... And also found out it is the best way to go there and negociate through Thai... But guess the price range is for the place called townhouse..
If am looking for a Condo or whatever called which has fully furnished 3 bed rooms with Swimming Facility etc, how much would be the reasonable fee? Checked up several on-line sites but all offers only from BHT30,000 above, which is much higher cost than in KL...I know it will be very variable depending on location...but would like to know what is general price level...
BTW, What is townhouse? Is it safe? Does it have swimming pool facility?
Anyone can advise me?
Condo Rental Fee?
If you haven't already check out the renting guide on the expat site. Condos are usually more expensive as they're aimed at tourists though you may find a good deal on a small one at Condochain or Sport Villa.
A town house is a basic terraced or semi detached house in a residential soi, ones with pools tend to be pricey so go for one on a development with a shared pool.
A town house is a basic terraced or semi detached house in a residential soi, ones with pools tend to be pricey so go for one on a development with a shared pool.
Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed? - Hunter S Thompson
I was there last July and walked around the Soi's up where Butterfly Rock and Dick's Office are located and there were lots of town house places with boards outside offering long/short term rental.
If you are coming for a long time, it may pay to book somewhere in town for a week, and then spend a couple of those days walking around, seeing what is about.
You will probably get a more reasonable long term deal if you do that rather than pre book something that may/may not be OK.
If you are coming for a long time, it may pay to book somewhere in town for a week, and then spend a couple of those days walking around, seeing what is about.
You will probably get a more reasonable long term deal if you do that rather than pre book something that may/may not be OK.
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By taking the advice, am considering to rent a scooter to see around the houses by myself...Do you know where I can rent it? Or how about hiring a tuk-tuk or taxi to see the houses rather than renting a scooter? Do you think which one would be more safe and efficient for the person who never drived a scooter before although can ride a bicycle?
I must have been out in the sun too long to say this, but there seems to be an opportunity here for someone to start an MLS service (multiple listing service). One book updated monthly with photos and descriptions of all properties for sale to allow potential buyers to first sit in the comfort of an office and browse the pages, then go out and see the list they are interested in.
I guess the major stumbling block would be to get all Real Estate brokers, both Thai and Farang, to share sales commission, and contribute to the MLS publication costs. Dreamer-Pete
I guess the major stumbling block would be to get all Real Estate brokers, both Thai and Farang, to share sales commission, and contribute to the MLS publication costs. Dreamer-Pete
Right...that was the way I found out my Condo in KL....expected there would be such a thing...but heard of nothing on this...sigh... Saw some townhouse sent by one real estate agent (2Bedroom w/ sharing swimming pool) at BHT25,000...but guess it's expensive, isn't it?...anyway wish me a good luck since am going on 31 March... Thanks a lot for all the advices.
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prcscct wrote: get all Real Estate brokers, both Thai and Farang, to share sales commission, and contribute to the MLS publication costs.
Thats the funniest thing I've read all day - people working together? In Hua Hin? Dream on!
Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed? - Hunter S Thompson
From what I can determine, it's never gotten off the ground over here as well. This is a place where it should work, and enough for everyone to "share" as there must be 300 + properties for sale at any given time and probably 500 + for rent. For example if I'm a broker and sitting on 50 properties on average all the time, I would not mind taking 3% commission instead of 6% if it helps me move some them. If you're working hard and advertise yourself well, the percentage where you would have to share should be small, IMHO. PeteJW wrote:A few of us are discussing a MLS at the moment, as Buksi says it aint easy!
No one has answered so I'll throw in my 2 satang. For a resort area, I would say it's expensive if it's out in the hinterland somewhere. If you're close to downtown and/or the sea, probably not. If you really like a place, you can counter any offer, just try and see what happens. We're entering the 'low' season, even for resort areas.newlife wrote:... Saw some townhouse sent by one real estate agent (2Bedroom w/ sharing swimming pool) at BHT25,000...but guess it's expensive, isn't it?....
You also need to look at the age, it's furnishings and the overall maintenance/care the complex gets. In other words, how high class is the place? Another factor is try to get a feel concerning the owners attitude when it comes to 'support' when things need repair. If the owner is Thai and you/your wife don't speak Thai and the owner no/little English, get some help. Get the contract in English.
Some lessors put a clause in the lease where the lessee is responsible for let's say 1,000 Baht per month for any needed repairs/maintenance. Tell them to shove it, you'll pay for what you break, not what wears out through no fault of your own. Good luck. Pete
PS: Don't forget to turn on the water to see what pressure you'll get. It's not the same block to block, at least not in Pattaya and assume HH about the same.