What are we not seeing in the listing?
Photos miss worn furniture, traffic noise, and marks on the ceiling. We walk through in person and record the details you would want to notice yourself.
Find your family’s home in Chiang Mai
Know what you’re moving into
See beyond the listing photos. We visit homes in person, look at the details that shape family life, and help get your questions answered before you sign or send a deposit.
$750
USD · One defined rental search - Your included requirements consultation defines the search
- Market research using our contacts and methods, plus guidance for your own research
- Narrow the options to up to five listings by email or brief follow-up calls
- We visit up to five homes you approve and record walkthrough videos
- Lease, deposit, and move-in questions coordinated for your chosen home
- Help furnishing an unfurnished home
$750
USD · One defined rental search - Your included requirements consultation defines the search
- Market research using our contacts and methods, plus guidance for your own research
- Narrow the options to up to five listings by email or brief follow-up calls
- We visit up to five homes you approve and record walkthrough videos
- Lease, deposit, and move-in questions coordinated for your chosen home
- Help furnishing an unfurnished home
A home is a lot to choose from a screen
You’re trying to picture your family’s life here
The listing looks promising. But will the school run, workday, and life around it fit your family?
We start by listening to what matters to your household, then put local research and in-person viewings behind your decision.
The questions behind the search The gap between photos and reality A home that works with children The school-run reality Life beyond the front door Signing from a distance One less job before the flight
The things you want someone to notice
Will our everyday life actually fit here?
We look beyond bedroom count: stroller space, kitchens, desks, stairs, balconies, and pool access, all against your household brief.
Does “near school” mean an easy school run?
“Near school” does not show the road turn, entrance, or school-run route. We look at local access and flag what needs checking.
What is the rest of the building like?
You will use the lift, rubbish area, parking, and entrance every day. We check shared spaces and ask about rules from pets to pool access.
What exactly are we agreeing to pay for?
Rent is only part of the decision. We clarify deposits, utilities, furniture, repairs, and move-in arrangements before you commit.
Who will follow up while we organise the move?
We coordinate access, put your questions to agents and owners, and follow up on rental details. If the home is unfurnished, we help plan what to buy locally.
What would rule a home out for you?
A light sleeper, a toddler, a pet, a fixed school run, or two people working from home. These details belong in the brief.
What the $750 service includes
The details behind a more confident decision
We research rentals against your brief, visit up to five homes you approve, and coordinate with agents and owners. Here is what we look at and ask about along the way.
See the home as it is
Know what looks right, what needs attention, and what the listing leaves out.
- Room-by-room video, with close-ups of visible wear or concerns
- Comparison with the listing: layout, furniture, appliances, and outlook
- Notes on visible discoloration, water stains, damp smells, and signs of pests
- Basic use of taps, showers, toilets, lights, and AC where utilities and access allow
- Doors, windows, insect screens, storage, and the spaces your family will use
Look beyond the unit
See the shared spaces and practical details you will live with every day.
- Accessible lobby, corridors, lifts, stairs, and common-area upkeep
- Parking, rubbish areas, and the route from the entrance to your home
- Visible entry arrangements and questions about visitor or delivery access
- Accessible pool and play areas, with features you want to assess for your children
- Questions for the agent or building office about pets, facilities, and house rules
Picture your family’s routine
Choose an address around how you will live, work, and get around.
- Neighborhood consultation around your school, budget, transport, and priorities
- School and everyday routes, including access roads and entrances
- Nearby groceries, pharmacies, and places your household expects to use
- Road noise, nearby activity, and visible construction at the time of the visit
- Workspace and light, plus questions about internet availability and setup
Get the details clear before paying
Turn unanswered messages and verbal promises into points you can decide on.
- Availability, lease length, and proposed move-in date confirmed with the agent or owner
- Questions on rent, deposit, utilities, included costs, and any additional fees
- Existing wear and requested repairs documented for discussion before signing
- Coordination of lease documents, signatures, and agreed handover arrangements
- Clarification of payment instructions and recipient, plus follow-up for deposit receipt
Right home, empty rooms?
An unfurnished rental does not have to mean arriving with nowhere to sleep or sit. We help you find local shops and online catalogs, plan the essentials around your budget, and lend a hand with suppliers or deliveries where useful. Furnishing help is part of the service; you choose and pay for the furniture and delivery separately.
The walkthrough covers what is visible and accessible during the visit. We distinguish our observations from information supplied by the owner or agent, and tell you which questions remain open. Technical testing or a specialist property inspection is separate.
A record you can make a decision with 
Review the homes together, wherever you are
A shortlist with reasons
Homes selected against your brief, with the trade-offs explained. You choose which ones are worth an in-person visit.
Walkthroughs you can revisit
Video and notes from up to five approved homes, including concerns and unanswered questions. Review them together, pause, compare, and ask what matters to you.
A clear next step for your choice
The details to resolve with the owner or agent, requested repairs, and the lease and deposit steps for the home you choose. You can also decide a property is not right for you.
A defined search, with local support
From your brief to the home you choose
- Start with your requirements call. We work through your dates, budget, family routine, preferred areas, and deal-breakers.
- Research the market together. We use our contacts and local research methods, and show you how to find and share options yourself.
- Narrow the list to five. Email and brief follow-up calls help us compare options. You approve up to five listings for us to visit.
- See the homes from wherever you are. We visit each approved property, record a walkthrough, and share local observations and questions to resolve.
- Work through your chosen home. We help coordinate the lease, deposit steps, and handover. If it is unfurnished, we help you get it furnished too.
The $750 includes your requirements consultation; no separate consultation is required. It also covers local research, help comparing options, and up to five video walkthroughs. We stay in touch as we go and help you get settled in the home you choose. If you need extra visits or your plans change, we’ll talk it through together.
We confirm the search area, timetable, and priorities on the initial call. Rent, deposits, utilities, furniture, delivery, and any owner or agent fees are separate.
We help coordinate documents, signatures, payment instructions, and confirmation of receipt. You approve the lease and transfer your deposit directly to the owner or agent. Lease drafting or legal review, if needed, is a separate professional service.
Not sure which area fits?
Explore Chiang Mai neighborhoods, including Nimman, Hang Dong, and the Old City; or talk through the wider move in a consultation first.
Before you book
Frequently Asked Questions
We note visible discoloration, water stains, damp smells, and other concerns during the walkthrough. Where access and utilities allow, we try everyday fixtures such as taps, showers, lights, and AC. These are practical viewing observations, not mold testing, electrical certification, or a structural survey. If a concern needs a qualified inspector, we flag that before you make your decision; specialist inspection is separate.
Yes. We look at accessible common areas and the immediate surroundings, shaped by your brief. That can include corridors, lifts, parking, pool access, nearby activity, and routes to school or everyday essentials. We say what we observed during the visit, what the agent or owner told us, and what still needs confirming. One visit cannot establish noise or traffic conditions at every time of day.
The service is for long-term rentals in Chiang Mai. We begin with your budget, household, preferred areas, move timing, and must-haves, then confirm whether the search is a fit before work starts.
The service includes personal walkthroughs and videos of up to five homes that you have approved from the researched shortlist. We focus visits on places that match the brief, rather than creating a large unfiltered tour.
No. The $750 is the home-finding service fee. You pay rent, utilities, and any security deposit directly to the owner or agent. We can help make the transfer process clear, but we do not hold your money.
Yes. We help you find furniture shops and online catalogs, talk through what you need, and help with suppliers or deliveries where useful. You choose and pay for the furniture and delivery separately; those purchases are not included in the $750 service fee.
Yes — we’re here to help you find a suitable home. We’ll check your requirements together at the start. If we can’t make the search work or find a home that fits the agreed brief, we’ll refund your service fee.
Just get in touch. If we haven’t started substantial work, we’re happy to refund you. If the search is already underway, we’ll talk it through and be fair about the work already done.
That is part of the process. We can talk through the areas that fit your routine, school, commute, budget, and preferred pace of life. You can also start with our neighborhood directory or book a broader relocation consultation.
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Your home search, with someone here to help
Let’s find the home that fits your family
Book the $750 service, then share your household brief and schedule the included requirements consultation. No separate consultation is required. Local help runs from the first questions to settling into your chosen home.
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