People, I need some help with this. I’m a complete newbie at renting.

We are completing a 4 bedroom house in Sattahip that we want to rent out. I know there is not much market for unfurnished, but just how bad is it? Is it even worth considering? Just what does ‘furnished’ usually mean -what of the following are typically included on a one year lease?

Sheets and pillowcases

Blankets

Towels

Dishes

Cutlery

Pots and pans

What’s the typical deposit on house and furniture as a percent of the value of each?

Any other tips or suggestions welcome.

Peter

Deposit is typically two months rent.

Bed linen and towels – would you want second hand? Just an idea you could put together a starter pack of these items along with the receipt and give the people who rent the option to pay the purchase price or go and get their own.

In our case, renting a "fully furnished" did not include bedsheets, towels, kitchen stuff. We would not use them anyway.

All functionalities were there - 2 TVs, 2 aircons, microwave, washing machine, dining table and chairs, stove, beds, coffee table and a sofa, some cabinets and a wardrobe.

Only bulky things and nothing that can be taken in a pocket or in a bag.

Thais use furniture part for some tax trick. Our previous place was 60% rent for the condo and 40% was for the furniture that was built in and could not be easily removed.

How about matresses?

Thanks,

Peter

In our case, renting a "fully furnished" did not include bedsheets, towels, kitchen stuff. We would not use them anyway.

All functionalities were there - 2 TVs, 2 aircons, microwave, washing machine, dining table and chairs, stove, beds, coffee table and a sofa, some cabinets and a wardrobe.

Only bulky things and nothing that can be taken in a pocket or in a bag.

Thais use furniture part for some tax trick. Our previous place was 60% rent for the condo and 40% was for the furniture that was built in and could not be easily removed.

How about matresses?

I would include a mattress with a bed frame but if it was soiled at the end of the rental period then I would deduct the replacement cost from the deposit.