Jhipo Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I have a question. I've been going to Chiang Mai for the last 19 years and am due to retire there in June. Last December I was looking at older beat up 2or 3 story Shophouses in Santitham; along Soi Santitham, Morakot, Hussadhisawee. I would like to rent one of these older shophouses and fix it up to my liking. I would live there as well as do my art; mosaic, paint, some small woodwork, etc. My questions is, "What are the chances of getting a longterm rental (10 years)?" I figure if I'm going to fix it up I don't want to be booted out after a year or two. I don't want a condo. I'm not a typical faring as I really enjoy urban living and the noise of working class, busy neighborhoods. Right now I own a place in the heart of noisy crowded Chinatown in San Francisco and love it. I know I should've asked back in December but I it slipped my mind. Thanks for any feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 In your 19 years of visiting Chiang Mai have you made any Thai friends who can help you? I think leases can be written for any length of time, and if written well (get a good Thai lawyer on your side) can not be broken without cause, unless someone rich and well-connected wants you out. Of course the character of the area you live in can change significantly over the years, but I assume you've already considered this. I think your biggest challenge will be in finding property to your liking with a landlord agreeable to the kind of lease you want. For that, I think Thai friends can help you more than TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhipo Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 HeyBruce, all very good suggestions. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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