Phuket rental

[iamkanga]

So I have just arrived in Phuket with OA Visa in hand ready to begin my new adventure. I am currently staying in a hotel in you guessed it Patong! 

 

Looking at renting a house somewhere around Phuket town or central Phuket. Without going into a bunch of details this is the area I definitely want to stay in for the short-term 1 year or so. I am not newbie to Thailand though I have never had an extended stay here for more than one month.

 

I am hoping I can find a decent place for between 10000 + 15000. Two bedroom two bathroom fully furnished. Just has to be comfortable not necessarily a Palace, but it does need to have a throne! From my early inquiries it appears this is not too ambitious. But we will wait and see. 

 

The main query I have is which is the best way to go about searching for properties I have been using the website ddproperty.com which appears fairly comprehensive and allows for a lot of filtering but wondering if they are better websites or other options? 

 

Anyway as usual any input is greatly appreciated. 

Cheers Kanga

[Peterw42]

Welcome to the long stay,

Just driving around in the area you like, house for rent will often have a sign on it. Gives you an idea of local services etc, 711 close by, coffee shop down the road etc, You need a Thai friend to read the signs and call the numbers. 

[KarenBravo]

Drive around, even if you see no rental signs, ask a Thai. They may know about a good place that isn't being advertised.

[iamkanga]

Thanks for that guys.

 

It would seem that's not a bad option as the internet stuff appears is to be controlled but just about one person. With contradictory information  and haphazard photography. Shouldn't be surprised I suppose we are in the los.

 

Still It's a bit of a tough way to get a place!

 

 

[schlog]

http://m.houseinphuket.com/index.php?RK=

 

Welta is a nice lady and offers a good service. 

[iamkanga]

15 hours ago, schlog said:

http://m.houseinphuket.com/index.php?RK=

 

Welta is a nice lady and offers a good service. 

Thanks for that. The website is in stark contrast to the other rubbish. I will give her a call and see what she has to offer. Cheers
 

Edited September 1, 2016 by iamkanga

[Old Croc]

11 hours ago, iamkanga said:

Thanks for that. The website is in stark contrast to the other rubbish. I will give her a call and see what she has to offer. Cheers
 

When I first arrived here I used Welta's site to get a rental house. Nice people, well organised site.

Bear in mind your monthly rent will contain a 10% mark up to cover their commission.

[steelepulse]

There's a few different facebook groups out there also just so you can see a few more properties.  Granted they are mostly foreign "agents" listing on the fb groups, but you'll get a better idea of what's out there vs Welta and ddproperty.