matlockscot

We have a 4 bedroom townhouse on Thonglor 25 available now. Given the current 'activity' in Bangkok, we'd be prepared to move from the current asking price of 100,000 to your budget.

There are pics on this link

http://gallery.me.com/scott_wendy#100024&a...k&view=grid

Drop us a line if you are interested in viewing

Cheers

We have a one bedroom apartment 5 minutes walk from Nana BTS station. Furnished and wifi can be easily arranged. Recently refurbished (new aircons, hob, washer). We are asking 18,000 but is negotiable.

Follow the link for pics

http://gallery.me.com/scott_wendy/100009

If you are interested, drop us a line to arrange viewing.

More pics at this link

http://gallery.me.com/scott_wendy/100009

We've got a one bedroom apartment, furnished on Sukhumvit Soi 6 (200 yards from Nana station). Just renovated, new aircons. 7-11 on the ground floor of the apartment building (Saranjai Mansion). Is next door to the Sukhumvit Grand Hotel. One large double bedroom (with en suite) plus living / dining area (and second bathroom). Sofa bed for guests.

There's even room service from the restaurant downstairs !

Drop us a line if you would like to view

Cheers

Looking for an apartment in the 10-15.000 range. Requirements:

- Wireless Internet

- Cable-tv

- Balcony

- 1 bedroom

- Walking distance from BTS (not more than 10 minutes)

- Close to 7-11 or similar

- Fully furnished

Please PM me if you have any available

I think I am in a place to comment having owned both.

I had a new XC90 when I was working for a multinational, and there is no doubt it is a fine car. Comfortable, spacious and rode the potholes of Bangkok well.

When I left the company, I was given the option of buying it. The asking price was 1.9mn and it was 2 & a half years old - i.e. 6 months away from the warranty running out. Having had a turbo blow on it and then waiting 3 weeks for parts I chose what I believe was the safe option, I bought the Fortuner.

Yes, it's a bit cruder and yes you feel the bumps a little more, but I was swung by the fact that you are never more than a few miles from a dealer (fake parts or not!). Never regretted the choice.

Now, I'd go for a second hand Fortuner !

Oh, and we've knocked the price down to 75,000

Ours is still available ! If you would like to view, drop us a PM here or call Scott on 084548359 or Wendy on 0821444312

Cheers

Hi

We have a one bedroom apartment in Sukhumvit Soi 6 (next door to the new Sukhumvit Grand Hotel). It is a 5 minute (or less !) walk to Nana BTS.

There's a bed, hob, refrigerator, washing machine. Two bathrooms (one en suite). Condo has a 7 Eleven downstairs and small restaurant. Just had it refurbished (new floors, repainted etc). Available now for 15,000 Bht / month.

If interested PM us here or call either Scott on 0845484359 or Wendy on 0821444312

Thanks

Thank you. Very reasonably priced too !!

Hi there,

I'm not sure this is exactly what you are looking for but nothing ventured, nothing gained !

We have a 4 bedroom townhouse between Sukhumvit 49 & 55 (accessible from Thonglor 25 or straight up from Samitivej). It may not work as on the ground floor is a western kitchen but there is good office space on the top floor.

It's on the classified section here under "huge townhouse Thonglor 25, 25% discount"

"Townhouse in compound on bewteen Sukhmvit 49 & Thonglor (55). Shared pool, gym, sauna (!). 4 beds all ensuite. Western kitchen (air conditioned) maid's room. Massive living area, total 420sqm. Cable TV and broadband. Top floor suitable for office accommodation / studio. Reduced in price from 100,000 Bht. "

We have been both a renter & a landlord so can perhaps give a perspective from both sides.

When I rented, the landlord returned the deposit in full 2 weeks after I moved out, no problems, no pettiness (even allowed for normal wear & tear).

As a landlord, we have had mixed experiences. In the first instance, our tenants had their deposit refunded in full. They invited us to inspect the house, with a month to go on their lease. It was in fair condition (again, allowing for some wear & tear) and we agreed that the easiest way to deal with things was for them to stay for an additional month without paying rent. They left us money to pay final utilities (based on their average use - we refunded a slight overpayment). This was in a house with a rental of around 100k so one month deposit seemed to provide a reasonable risk cover. All in all a pleasant experience for us both.

At our condo, it was a different story. The tenant (against the tenancy agreement) introduced 2 cats to the apartment (on the 14th floor!) which systematically destroyed the mosquito screens, the wallpaper, curtains and soft furnishings. They allowed a small leak to go unreported (we always provide a contact number for minor repairs we carry out without delay, usually at our own expense), this damaged the entire wooden flooring. We served notice on the tenant and have kept their one month's deposit (needless to say they didn't pay outstanding utilties, final month's rent etc). Now this is a small oen bedroom condo earning only 14k. The deposit we have doesn't go anywhere near the cost of putting the apartment back to a rentable condition.

My point is that as a landlord you need to balance the risk exposure to the potential impact. Where the tenant maintains a decent level of cleanliness and care to the property, then I agree there is no excuse for not returning a deposit. But a landlord needs to hold an appropriate level of deposit to cover those times where this is not the case. Sometimes, particularly in a lower rental place, this can necessarily be more than one month.

My advice to tenants is maintain a relationship with your landlord, particularly towards the end of an agreement. I'd also be suspect of renting from a landlord who doesn't provide you with a direct contact(whether through an agent or not).

Ramble over !

Hi there,

We have a one-bedroom apartment between Sukhumvit Soi 4 & 6, just a couple of minutes walk from Nana BTS.

It is currently being renovated and will be finished around 20 December. Well within your budget and although it doesn't currently have ADSL that can be arranged.

If you are interested, drop us a line and we can arrange to view.

Thanks