- A copy of your passport
- The lease contract duly filled out (the real estate agency will help you with that)
- A security deposit equivalent to a two-month rent
- A month rent in advance
- Being present during the inventory inspection
The rent price in Bangkok is usually determined by the location (how close to the city center, the business district or public transportation), the size of the unit, the number of rooms, if the property is furnished or not, the duration of the contract, the year in which the building was built and its category. You should maybe consider a service apartment if you are planning to stay less than 12 months in Bangkok.
You will note that monthly maintenance costs (electricity & water) are not included in the rent: roughly ฿20/cubic meter for water. The electric bill is roughly ฿3.5/unit for a condo (individually rented) and ฿6/unit for an “apartment” (a group of rentals owned by a family or company). The owner will pay the HOA fees.
For a good Internet connection, you should be paying ฿1,000/month (€20/$30). In Thailand, most rentals are furnished: bed, table, chairs, coach, desk, wardrobe, TV, kitchen appliances…but for those who wish to bring their own furniture, some residences propose unfurnished options. Also, pets are not always welcomed in flats.
For a purchase, you need a solid month before you can own a property. It is not a notary but a lawyer who will take care of most of the procedures.
In Thailand, there are a variety of properties available for rent or purchase, for all types of budget and needs, from studios, to condos, apartments, villas or luxury houses with a private pool, a gym, a sauna, 24 hour security onsite, parking spaces…So do not hesitate to contact us if you are looking to rent or buy a property in Thailand.
We will gladly assist you from start to finish!
