Rental properties

[Soloman]

Is there a one stop shop to search for rental properties in Chiangrai and surrounding areas? 

[AussieBob]

No.  Decide what type of property you want and look around for rent signs. Try Fazwaz.  Agents in Thailand have no rules, laws or licences - be careful. 

[Lowseasonlover]

Take a look on Airbnb it will give you an idea

[Faz]

8 minutes ago, Lowseasonlover said:

Take a look on Airbnb it will give you an idea

If you intend staying longer than 30 days Airbnb's present a problem.

[Soloman]

Thanks Bob.  Hard to believe that something as basic a service as searching for a rental can be such a complex and risky exercise

[Soloman]

Thanks Faz.  Will do

[Fluke]

How long are you staying for and what sort of thing are you looking for ?

House ? Condo ?

[Soloman]

Ideally, a small, simple, comfy affordable space along the river side up to 15min by motorcycle either side of CRai city centre.  Can be unfurnished or semi furnished.  For max 2 persons.  Will consider 12 mths rental if it is ok to sublet as I will only stay an average of max 6 mths per year as I like to travel and spend time sailing on my boat as well.  Will consider time share. 

[Lowseasonlover]

2 hours ago, Faz said:

If you intend staying longer than 30 days Airbnb's present a problem.

Why's that?

[dj230]

2 hours ago, Soloman said:

Ideally, a small, simple, comfy affordable space along the river side up to 15min by motorcycle either side of CRai city centre.  Can be unfurnished or semi furnished.  For max 2 persons.  Will consider 12 mths rental if it is ok to sublet as I will only stay an average of max 6 mths per year as I like to travel and spend time sailing on my boat as well.  Will consider time share. 

I used property hub's website to find my condo, seems like the best website for rentals I've found. 

I was completely new to Thailand, had no clue where to search but some things I learned. Best way I found to narrow down condos to choose, look at the top developers and look at their condos in the area. Most of the developers condos are quite similar, so if you go and see a certain developers condo and like it, chances are you'll like the other ones. 

Not 100% sure if you can do this but from what I've read, if you're looking for 6 months, you can just sign a 12 month lease and leave 6 months in, you just lose the deposit. If not you can try negotiating a 6 month lease. 

Edited February 2, 2022 by dj230

[Painted_Dragon]

Newbie here (to the site/forum, not to LOS); Regards to all, I've read the thread and am in contact with property agents however any extra help here from on-the-ground would be greatly appreciated please. I'm looking for a "bolt-hole" (condo or end townhouse or bungalow) in central Chaing Rai, in the area near the four hospitals for long term rental or possibly purchase - 2 bed/1 or 2 bath/shower, no/limited stairs, some kind of leafy view would be ideal (no pool needed).