How it works from first message to move-in: what you'll need, what it costs upfront, and what to expect as a foreigner renting a furnished apartment near a BTS or MRT station.
In person when you sign, or by transfer from abroad beforehand. No Thai bank account needed either way.
Some places are ready the next day; others take up to two weeks depending on cleaning and the landlord. We'll tell you the date before you commit.
Usually just your passport and the deposit. Some buildings ask for proof of income or employment: we'll tell you which before you view.
You'll pay 2 months' deposit plus 1 month's rent to move in: that's ฿60,000 (about $1,800) on a ฿20,000 ($600) apartment. The ฿40,000 ($1,200) deposit comes back when you move out, less any damage.
You pay us nothing. Our commission comes from the landlord, so viewing and signing through us is free.
Twelve months is standard, and most landlords won't go under six. Shorter stays are possible but cost more per month: ask us and we'll see what's available.
When you reserve a place you pay one month's rent to hold it. If you then decide not to move in, that's what you lose. If you move in and leave before the lease ends, you lose the deposit instead.
Electricity and water are billed on top of rent, by usage. Budget ฿1,500–3,000 ($50–90) a month for a studio or one-bed: more if you run the air conditioning constantly or have a bigger place.
Fully furnished: bed, sofa, wardrobe, white goods and air conditioning. Arrive with a suitcase.
Some buildings allow pets: ask us which.
Message any time: we usually reply within a few hours. Bangkok is 11 hours ahead of New York and 6 ahead of London, so if you write in the evening you'll often have an answer by morning.
Send us a budget and a rough date and we'll come back with a few that fit.