Question 1

Do I pay any agent fee to rent through BR Property?

Accepted Answer

No. BR Property connects you directly with property owners, so there is no agent commission on the tenant side. You deal with the owner on price and terms.

Question 2

What deposit and upfront payment is standard?

Accepted Answer

A typical Bangkok lease is 1 year with a 2-month security deposit plus 1 month rent in advance — so expect to pay around 3 months’ worth when signing. The deposit is refundable at the end of the tenancy, subject to the unit’s condition.

Question 3

Can foreigners rent in Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Foreigners can rent freely with no special permits. You’ll usually need your passport and (for longer leases) a visa; some owners ask for proof of income or employment.

Question 4

How are utilities charged?

Accepted Answer

Electricity is billed either at the government rate (about ฿4–5/unit) or a building rate (about ฿6–8/unit) — always confirm which applies before signing. Water is usually charged at cost or a small fixed fee.

Question 5

Can foreigners buy property in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Foreigners can own condominium units in freehold, provided foreign ownership stays within 49% of the building’s total registered area. Land and houses cannot be owned directly by foreigners (leasehold or company structures are sometimes used).

Question 6

What is the Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET) form?

Accepted Answer

To buy a condo as a foreigner, the purchase funds must be transferred into Thailand from abroad in foreign currency. Your Thai bank issues an FET form documenting this — it is required to register the transfer at the Land Department.

Question 7

What taxes and fees apply at transfer?

Accepted Answer

Typical costs include a 2% transfer fee (often split between buyer and seller), plus seller-side specific business tax (3.3% if sold within 5 years) or stamp duty (0.5%), and withholding tax. Budget for these in addition to the purchase price.

Question 8

Do I need a lawyer?

Accepted Answer

It is strongly recommended. A licensed Thai property lawyer (roughly ฿15,000–30,000) reviews the title deed, checks for encumbrances, verifies the foreign quota, and drafts/checks the contracts.

Question 9

How are listings sourced?

Accepted Answer

Listings come directly from property owners and are reviewed and updated continuously. We only publish units that have photos and are currently available.

Question 10

Which areas of Bangkok do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We focus on core districts — Sukhumvit (Asok, Thonglor, Ekkamai), Sathon/Silom, Pathum Wan, Rama 9/Ratchada, and other well-connected, transit-friendly neighbourhoods.

Question 11

How do I arrange a viewing?

Accepted Answer

Open any listing and use the enquiry form, or message us on LINE/WhatsApp. Tell us your preferred dates and we’ll coordinate the viewing directly with the owner.

Question 12

What languages do you support?

Accepted Answer

We assist in English, Thai, and Chinese — designed for Bangkok’s international tenants and buyers.

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