Is the traditional 1-year condo lease dead in big Asian Cities Like Bangkok Kuala Lumpur or Singapore?
Chapter 1: 1 - How Rental Markets in Bangkok Have Changed Over Time The city of Bangkok has always been full of life, culture, and business. For many years, the way people rented homes here was simple. Property owners would sign long leases with people, often for a year or longer. The people renting liked to feel safe and at home. The owners liked knowing they would get steady money. But as time went on, things started to change. More people started coming to the city from other places. There were now more expatriates, travelers who work online, business people, and people visiting for short stays. Because of this, it became clear that the old way of renting places was not enough anymore. I started looking for a home without meaning to begin a whole new journey. I used to live like many other people. I worked in finance. I wanted a nice place to stay close to my office in the center of Bangkok. I signed a one-year lease. The person renting to me gave only the basics, and there was not ...