So, in the first series of our romantic detective story, we were settled in wonderful pool house and green territory. But then we did not know that it was in vain that we contacted the insidious real estate agent Vincent, naively believing in his beautiful speeches. At that time, we still didn’t assume that one of the beautiful Phuket days we would have to leave our monastery, and if we didn’t stay outside, then at least change the house to a housing more modest.
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Preamble
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A week ago, the cunning Vincent crossed the thresholdof our house, regrettably declared that, they say you should move out, the owner of the house is returning. Although the agreement was for two months, but only one passed. According to the “generosity” of his soul, he in return offered us a room in his guesthouse for the same money. Feeling a trick, we hurried to disagree, and demanded money back.
As a result, we have heard many speeches about ingratitude and the hard life of realtors in Thailand. As well as a theatrical performance with everting pockets and an empty wallet.
It turns out that initially we agreed not torenting a particular house, but on “housing options,” and once we refuse, then we insult its Italian ego. And we did not guess the lease agreement to conclude, his speeches were painfully sweet.
Italian treacherous fruit next to the police
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Ambula or our new home in Phuket
Having endured all the antics of the arrogant Italian, wefirmly stated - pick up the money. And for themselves decided, let's go to the police and tourist police, and we will talk directly with the owner. It is clear that you are not a person without a contract, but the police will take note of it.
Apparently feeling our stubbornness, Italiandivorced we will offer us a three-bedroom house, where the other day we moved. Perhaps we did so in vain, but this decision did not cost us anything - neither time nor money. And everything will return to our agent without our help.
Moving in Thai
Our house on Phuket outside
Our living room
View from the living room to the courtyard
Living room and kitchen
One of the bedrooms
Another bedroom
Even have a bath
Second shower
Yes, now we do not have a pool and a beautiful view fromthe windows and the house are older, but we have space for a whole crowd - 3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, two bathrooms. What a pity that the rainy season began, and all friends decided not to come to visit.
On the one hand, metal Thai barracks
On the other side of the plantation
There are truth and cons - we started to leakroof. This is probably due to heavy rains, which have not been here for a long time. Plus, guests come to our house, some of them are completely unattractive.
Creepy things sometimes creep into the house.
Our guests - run and fly
Catching mosquitoes
By the way, the frogs also come to us, and where they only find the cracks ... On this occasion, wrote an article about Thailand's dangerous insects and other wildlife.
Conclusion
Always discuss in advance all the conditions, as well as draw up a lease agreement, in order to avoid all sorts of different situations. Do not fall for the beautiful admonitions of sugary agents.
Here, I have told in more detail what points to consider when renting - Renting a house in Phuket
And most importantly, listen to your intuition. If you feel that something is not right, then do not settle for this option. I didn’t like this person from the very beginning, but I didn’t listen to my inner voice.
