Myths and misconceptions regarding real estate in Bangkok and Thailand.

Some of the untruths that get banded about concerning Thai real estate

6th August 2011

Many of the myths and urban legends addressed in this blog will be ones that we have actually heard from our clients or from other sources within the industry

Pets and Thailand real estate

Is it a good idea to bring your pet with you to live in Thailand?

17th July 2011

When you plan to leave home to travel thousands of miles to the other side of the world, it presents a huge emotional strain. There's the strain of leaving family, friends and loved ones - people who you may not see again for months or even years. Some of these loved ones have four legs, tails or even fins. So do you opt to leave them behind or do you bring them with you? It's a big question for some people!

A room with a view

From airless studio apartments to dingy guest houses

10th June 2011

I was thinking the other day about how many different styles of accommodation or housing I have lived in during my years in Bangkok - rented houses, tiny studio apartments, dodgy neighborhoods - I didn't realize there were so many. So in chronological order, here are the places that have provided a roof over my head at some stage.

The ajarn.com guide to renting an apartment

Everything you need to know about renting an apartment in Thailand

2nd June 2011

If you're searching for an apartment in Bangkok - or anywhere else in Thailand for that matter - then read the ajarn.com guide to apartment-hunting and learn the tricks of the trade.

Property possiblities on the BTS Sukhumwit extension

Only a few more months to go until the long-awaited Sukhumwit extension

16th May 2011

I'm sure if you live in Bangkok it would not have escaped your notice that the popular BTS system is receiving a long overdue extension in the Eastern part of the city center.

Across the riverbank

Are Krungthonburi and Wongwian Yai the new Silom and Sathorn?

4th March 2011

Has the area just over the river, namely Thonburi, become the new Silom and Sathorn since the opening in May 2009 of the new Krungthonburi and Wongwian Yai BTS stations?

Let’s play Bangkok monopoly

What would the Bangkok edition of the Monopoly board game look like?

4th January 2011

Recently I was asked to play the Thai edition of the game, first produced in 2005, but I was disappointed to discover that the game is not based on Bangkok, but on Thailand, with the likes of Samui, Phuket and Pattaya dotted around the board

Perils of the Thai property market

Some pitfalls to watch out for in terms of after-sales service

4th November 2010

There are reputable and quality players in the Thai real estate markets, but there are also many ‘me-too' entrants. Politely and in the nicest possible terms these people can be referred to independent agents or freelancers.

Is Ratchadaphisek the new Sukhumvit?

An area of Bangkok that is rapidly gaining in popularity as a place to live

25th August 2010

So what has happened to Ratchada to transform it into this now arguably superior status? Well obviously it has benefitted immensely from the MRT stations and metro line and this has given Ratchada not only a new lease of life, but has encouraged others to come and live in the area.

Low cost living in the Sukhumwit area

Where are the good deals in this popular area?

23rd April 2010

Many expats of all nationalities from Japanese to German, from Indian to Italian, and of course all those in between, flock to Sukhumvit and make it the most popular expat ‘district’ of Bangkok.

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