Looking for property to rent

Post by **haggis087** » July 28, 2015, 3:52 pm

Ha!
Already got a friend checking a few places
Will have a few days in the excellent Kavin Buri and then drive around searching for something suitable
She's already shot herself in foot trying to fleece a Scotman!!

Post by **dezzer** » July 28, 2015, 3:54 pm

haggis087 wrote:Ha!
Already got a friend checking a few places
Will have a few days in the excellent Kavin Buri and then drive around searching for something suitable
She's already shot herself in foot trying to fleece a Scotman!!

Good on ya mate, greedy cow =D>

Post by **samuel** » July 28, 2015, 4:29 pm

haggis087 wrote:Thanks for that Samuel
I tried to see on Google Street view but that road not been done as yet....

Pic 1 and 2 > Street View

Pic 3 > Street View

please let us later know which one you chose and at what price.
good luck to you.

Post by **haggis087** » July 28, 2015, 4:33 pm

Samuel
Much appreciated and will keep you updated
Cheers

Post by **samuel** » July 28, 2015, 4:34 pm

haggis087 wrote:The booking cost is 1,000thb

forget it!
it's low season - plenty of rooms in and around udon.

Post by **mac1966** » July 28, 2015, 5:55 pm

I looked at this place before and it was right next to a school . Would have been far too noisy for me. Never heard of an apartment charging a booking fee before.

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Post by **mortiboy** » July 28, 2015, 6:05 pm

Och Aye!..."She's already shot herself in foot trying to fleece a Scotman!!"
So true!

Post by **KHONDAHM** » July 29, 2015, 8:27 am

Airbnb.com is THE best place to search online:

https://www.airbnb.com/s/Udon-Thani-Tha ... F31%2F2015

Cheers!

Post by **samuel** » July 29, 2015, 9:01 am

KHONDAHM wrote:Airbnb.com is THE best place to search online:

you must be joking!
52'404 THB PER MONTH for the house number 333/34 at moo ban leelawadee in udon thani!!!
who ever rents that house at that price will definitely make the headlines all over the world.

Post by **domfromoz** » July 30, 2015, 10:41 am

dezzer wrote:
haggis087 wrote:I contacted lady Manager yesterday by email. She has quoted me 7,900 tbh per month (reduced by 400tbh per month if book 3 months or more).Wants me to pay the 7,900 + a further 7,900 deposit up front. She has also asked for a non returnable 1,000tbh 'Booking Fee' which I not come across before.
I am uncomfortable about forwarding any money by bank transfer so will likely wait until I arrive next week and call into a few places personally.
I must say though that looks quite nice from their official site
1,000 Bt booking fee she must be having a laugh,booking fee my ares ,just another of these ways of taking the Falang for a few bob

The booking fee is simply that and is deducted from your first months rent,it is only non returnable if you fail to take up the room you book.
A booking fee is the sealing of a contract that the owner will make available the property at the agreed rate and at the time required and that you will take up the property.
The extra month (deposit) is charged on most furnished accomodation and is simply a security deposit in case of damage by the tenant.
Dowdy, the owner/manager is one of the most caring and honest landlords you could hope to do business with.

Post by **jackspratt** » July 30, 2015, 10:51 am

I am sure that clarification is appreciated, dom. =D>

Now we can sit back and wait for the apologies to come flooding in.

Post by **mortiboy** » July 30, 2015, 11:06 am

"The booking fee is simply that and is deducted from your first months rent,it is only non returnable if you fail to take up the room you book."
Would have been more informative to state that in the email reply?

Post by **GT93** » July 30, 2015, 11:22 am

I often don't know how the hell the Thais find the patience and tolerance to put up with us.

Post by **domfromoz** » July 30, 2015, 11:40 am

mortiboy wrote:"The booking fee is simply that and is deducted from your first months rent,it is only non returnable if you fail to take up the room you book."
Would have been more informative to state that in the email reply?

No where in the email does it say that the 1000bt booking fee is non refundable,so maybe the misunderstanding is in your interpretation.

Post by **mac1966** » July 30, 2015, 1:19 pm

What! Haggis087 states it was a non returnable booking fee. Please read his post again.

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Post by **domfromoz** » July 30, 2015, 3:32 pm

mac1966 wrote:What! Haggis087 states it was a non returnable booking fee. Please read his post again.

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Haggis087 communicated with the manager per email,he has posted her reply on page 2 of this thread if you would care to CAREFULLY read.

Post by **haggis087** » July 30, 2015, 4:08 pm

All
Have been busy with work etc and only just been able to view these posts and comment
It seems that I owe the owner of this establishment an apology which, in the interest of fairness, I offer unreservedly.
I am somewhat guilty is 'assuming' the booking fee was non returnable but to be fair this was not fully explained in the initial email.

As Dom mentions, it was also not stated either way so was all a misunderstanding on my part and am happy to put the record straight.
I am always at pains to post positive comments, if justified, because I understand that a business reputation is hard to earn and easy to lose if someone does not follow up with correcting previous postings

I wish the owner success and once again apologise for any distress caused.

Post by **jackspratt** » July 30, 2015, 4:57 pm

^^^^ =D>

Post by **domfromoz** » July 30, 2015, 5:10 pm

haggis087 wrote:All
Have been busy with work etc and only just been able to view these posts and comment
It seems that I owe the owner of this establishment an apology which, in the interest of fairness, I offer unreservedly.
I am somewhat guilty is 'assuming' the booking fee was non returnable but to be fair this was not fully explained in the initial email.

As Dom mentions, it was also not stated either way so was all a misunderstanding on my part and am happy to put the record straight.
I am always at pains to post positive comments, if justified, because I understand that a business reputation is hard to earn and easy to lose if someone does not follow up with correcting previous postings

I wish the owner success and once again apologise for any distress caused.

I applaud your honesty Haggis,a true gentleman is what you are. =D> =D> =D>

Post by **dezzer** » July 31, 2015, 3:05 am

Apologies are in order from me as well