Different Property Types

Different Property Types

Are you searching for a furnished rental?

If you are, you might envision yourself settling in a townhouse for rent in Bangkok. Alternatively, you might see yourself coming home to a chic penthouse for rent in Bangkok. While these types of rentals may well be available, they are just a small corner of the furnished rental industry. Furnished rentals today come in every residential property type. This includes, but isn’t limited to, a detached house in compound, condo, penthouse, luxury apartments, duplexes and townhouses.

The Residences At Sindhorn Kempinski

With so many properties to choose from, it can be difficult to decide where to stay. What are the fundamental differences between the various types of furnished rentals? What’s the difference between renting a house, a condo, or an apartment? And, most importantly, which option is right for you?

If you find yourself asking these questions, don’t worry. We’ll go through and underline some of the important pros and cons for each property type. With our guide, you should have no problem finding the perfect rental for your next trip.

The Pros and Cons of Each Property Type

The Property Type: Detached House

What You’re Getting: When you rent a traditional residential house as a furnished rental, you are essentially renting a single-family home. Sometimes, families will decide to rent out their homes while they travel the world or spend seasons in other parts of the world. Other times, real estate investors will buy houses in top tourism markets to get involved in the furnished rental scene.

3 Bedroom House in Phra Khanong

The Pros: Houses tend to be spacious and fully appointed with essential features like kitchens, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, laundry, onsite parking, and more. If you are renting a property for a long-term stay or need space for family and friends, renting a house is the ideal option. Moreover, houses provide their tenants the maximum level of privacy, so you can party or relax all night long
The Cons: When you rent a house, you are at street level and often without the peace of mind of having 24 hour security that a condo or apartment offers. This means that you’re more or less on your own if an emergency arises. You will also pay more for the extra space and privacy that houses offer.

 Property Type: Apartment

What You’re Getting: In major cities such as Bangkok, apartments are much easier to come by than houses. Instead of renting from an individual owner, renting an apartment usually means renting from a property management company or a building supervisor.

3 Bedroom Apartment in Asoke

The Pros: The biggest advantages of renting an apartment are the drawbacks of renting a house. If you are living in the big city and want to stay close to the vibrant downtown area, then an apartment could be your best shot. You will also probably have a property manager or landlord onsite to help you with any questions or emergencies you might have.
The Cons: Apartments are often less spacious than homes and usually less well appointed. There are exceptions, but you might have to sacrifice a kitchen appliance or two if you choose to go the apartment route. You’ll also experience less privacy than in a house, so you’ll have to keep noise to moderate levels.

Property Type: Condo

What You’re Getting: Both condos and apartments are individual units that exist in a shared building with multiple other tenants. The core difference between condos and apartments, though, is one of ownership. Apartments are often run by property management companies that look to serve specific markets. Condos, on the other hand, are all owned separately by the various owners.

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The Pros: Condos tend to be better cared for than apartments, thanks to the factor of individual ownership. When booking a condo, you can typically expect fancier furniture and more modern appliances. You’ll also find more personality in the interior design, and you can enjoy amenities that you wouldn’t normally find in ordinary rentals. In other words, if you want your creature comforts, condos are the way to go.</li>
The Cons: One of the big advantages of renting an apartment is that the building supervisor is there to provide maintenance or help you with your questions whenever you need. Condos are more like homes, in that they have one individual owner. As such, you’ll be responsible for most maintenance issues within the unit or emergencies that occur during your stay.

The Property Type: Townhouse

What You’re Getting: Also known as “row houses,” townhouses are conjoined and designed all in a row. This means that tenants usually share at least one wall if not two. The general idea with townhouses is that you lose space horizontally due to the design of the units. However, townhouses often have three floors, meaning the vertical space you’ll get will more than make up for it.

3 Bedroom Townhouse in Phra Khanong

The Pros: Townhouses are very similar to condos in most ways, save the design. As such, they feature many of the same pros, including the creature comforts that come with individual ownership. Because of their vertical reach, though, townhouses often have more bedrooms and more space than condos.
The Cons: In condos, you will often have someone above or below you. In townhouses, however, you’ll be sharing walls with your neighbors. Sharing walls tends to be more invasive of privacy. This is because sound usually bleeds through walls more than it does through floors and ceilings. As a result, people sensitive to noise might find this bothersome. Likewise, people looking to host parties might have trouble keeping the noise down.

The Property Type: Duplex

What You’re Getting: When you rent a duplex, you’re essentially renting half a house. Duplexes can take multiple forms and layouts and have more than one entrance or exit.

The Lofts Asoke

The Pros: You get a lot of the advantages of a house (a comfortable living space, onsite parking, a relaxed residential feel, etc.) in a smaller and more affordable package. The duplex arrangement is also perfect if you’re staying with another couple. One group can take the downstairs bedroom and the other can take the second bedroom upstairs. That way, you maintain privacy while still being together during your stay.
The Cons: The big drawback of a duplex is sharing a wall or floor/ceiling with someone else. As we discussed above, this arrangement is perfect if you are staying with another couple or family. However, it can be a problem if your neighbors are loud, disrespectful, or keep different hours from you.

Hopefully, this guide has helped you figure out which property type is right for you. By knowing each property type’s pros and cons, you’ll know how certain types of rentals can enhance your experience of living in the city.