bbi1 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I've come across a condo I'm interested in, but the ad and communication is directly from the owner. I'm wondering if others had issues renting directly from an owner or is it better to find another unit in the same building but from an agent? That way any problems/issues etc. you can liase with the agent and they can press the owner if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I think it all depends on who the owner and agent are. You can find good examples of both, and bad examples too. Get the wrong one and you may have problems regardless of which way you go. Personal recommendation of the owner or agent from someone you know might be best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delight Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 In my view you need someone local to you who has the authority to deal with any issues. i.e Water Heaters that have stopped working Toilets that continually internally leak. Remote controls that fail to perform. etc.etc. Suspect that agents lack this authority. If the owner is not around -then seek accomodation else where-or agree that you will take care of everything -for a reduced rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Use Thai established Agents for both tenant and landlords works best.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordchild Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Why would an agent add anything that would help you as a prospective tenant? In every country in the world rental agents act 1) for themselves and (a long way back) 2) the customer who is paying their fee, ie the landlord. The tenant is irrelevant. Thai rental agents are just the same. (Only more so!) You would almost certainly get a better deal by negotiating direct with the owner. Everyone I know who has experience of renting in Thailand would prefer to deal directly with an owner. Be prepared to do a bit of work yourself until you get to know how things are, get your own legal help to check the contract and you should be fine. A Thai agent would add nothing and likely ensure that you pay more than you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I rented directly from the owner Found him on CL believe it or not. Dual Thai/ US citizen and wonderful guy with a great family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namatjira Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I had a very good owner rental, they use the same paperwork, no need for an agent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 8:45 PM, KittenKong said: I think it all depends on who the owner and agent are. You can find good examples of both, and bad examples too. Get the wrong one and you may have problems regardless of which way you go. Personal recommendation of the owner or agent from someone you know might be best. Forget it. AGENT only. Safe you will get your deposit back. Owner will try to keep it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerkinsCuthbert Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Never used an agent in thirty years, always use the local 'win' lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thairookie Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 The Agent is only relevant if she is prepared to act as a housekeeper. If the owner is a foreigner, he will likely delegate the housekeeping duty to an agent who has accessed to maids and technicians. Otherwise, you have already found a condo and the owner. Why would you still need an Agent ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Meet the owner & talk first. If all OK go ahead. I have rented from 5 owners , (all Thai) & all . have been very obliging Never had a problem getting deposits back once all ancillaries paid (2 week wait) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldgumshoe Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I have rented 2 different condos in the same complex dealing directly with the owners, any repairs needed other than normal wear and tear have always been fixed immediately and I got better rent deals than others I know in the same complex who used an agent. Maybe I have been lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sead Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Om using an agent. All communication and payments goes through her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordchild Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 10:00 AM, Media1 said: Forget it. AGENT only. Safe you will get your deposit back. Owner will try to keep it Most agents, at least as far as I am aware , will simply pass on your deposit to the landlord and leave everything to him/her, once they have deducted their agents fee, obviously. It not like they act as some kind of honest broker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 2 hours ago, wordchild said: Most agents, at least as far as I am aware , will simply pass on your deposit to the landlord and leave everything to him/her, once they have deducted their agents fee, obviously. It not like they act as some kind of honest broker! Worse: it isn't unheard of for agents to rent out properties without ever notifying or paying the owner at all, and to vanish with the rental money and the deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smutcakes Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 On November 1, 2561 BE at 8:51 PM, wordchild said: Why would an agent add anything that would help you as a prospective tenant? In every country in the world rental agents act 1) for themselves and (a long way back) 2) the customer who is paying their fee, ie the landlord. The tenant is irrelevant. Thai rental agents are just the same. (Only more so!) You would almost certainly get a better deal by negotiating direct with the owner. Everyone I know who has experience of renting in Thailand would prefer to deal directly with an owner. Be prepared to do a bit of work yourself until you get to know how things are, get your own legal help to check the contract and you should be fine. A Thai agent would add nothing and likely ensure that you pay more than you need. Thai agents i know spend years after the leasing helping the tenant out. This is especially true when expats come over with companies and families. The agents show them around schools, neighbourhoods, 10's of properties, hospitals etc. Even after the leasing is completed and their job complete they continue to help (normally) the lady of the house do everyday tasks for years after. As in any country there are good and bad in all professions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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