If you are looking into renting a house in Phuket, then you would probably have an easy time looking for something that fits you and your needs. This is because there are numerous options for homes there starting from the simple and unfurnished single-storey homes with two or three bedrooms which cost less than 10,000 baht monthly to the fully furnished mansions with swimming pools which cost hundreds of thousands of baht monthly.
A lot of the homes up for rent in Phuket can be leased for three months or longer, although there are some homes that can be leased for a shorter period of time. The longer your lease, the better rate you would most likely be getting. Renting a home would be a good holiday option, particularly if you do not require the services or amenities of a villa resort or a hotel.
If you are looking for home rental that is relatively cheaper, you can look in areas such as Phuket City, Nai Harn, Rawai, Chalong and Kathu. The more expensive rental homes on the other hand can be found along Phuket’s west coast beach areas such as Patong, Surin and Cherng Talay. As for homes located on the eastern coast, they are also cheaper than the west coast homes as the beaches there are not as nice. There are also not as many bars and restaurants as well as other amenities.
If you are looking for a home to rent, you can check out the comprehensive websites which offer listings for Phuket home rentals. You can also get the services of local real estate agents to show you around possible areas where you can rent a home in Phuket.
Once you have been able to find the best home to rent, there are a couple of things that you would need to keep in mind. First, thoroughly read the contract. If the contract only comes in Thai, make sure that you would be getting a reputable company or individual to make a legal translation. Also ask the landlord or the management if he or they would be providing some assistance in getting your phone, internet and utilities connected. You can expect the landlord to ask for three months equivalent as a deposit and additional one month equivalent as an advance payment.