When looking for a condo in Nana or an apartment in lower Sukhumvit there are a wide range of choices. Not just an area for short-term residents looking for extended holidays, Nana also offers luxury condos and large apartments within easy walking distance of Nana BTS station.

So let’s have a look at what is on offer for those seeking a small condo or apartment in Nana. Located in Soi 4 of Sukhumvit, Nana Condo is an older but well maintained building within easy access of the BTS; a one bedroom condo can be rented at just THB 14 000/month for a 40sqm unit.

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However if you are looking for something more in the way of a luxury apartment in Nana, then SM Grande is a great choice. Probably one of the most stylish buildings in the Nana area. This Nana apartment block is once again located in Sukhumvit soi 4 and is a Grade A standard buildings. Facilities are top class and abundant, with a large swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and Jacuzzi, comfort is certainly art a premium. And the apartments themselves come with full kitchens, solid wooden floors and great furnishings.

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However apartments in SM Grande are not cheap, and Studio apartments start THB 20 000/month and one bedroom apartments start THB 35 000/month.

If you are looking for a condo that is more reasonably priced in the Nana district of Sukhumvit then look no further than the famous Suranjai Mansion, which is a well established condominium in Sukhumvit and popular with many expats who appreciate the varied facilities. Suranjai Mansion features a swimming pool, fitness rooms, gymnasium, games rooms, children’s play area and a range of shops and outlets, which makes the building a very convenient condo in Nana in which to live.

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With good sized one bedroom condo units at 65-70sqm for rent as low at THB 22 000/ month and two bedroom condos for at little as THB 25 000/month, this makes for convenient and practical living.

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Of course possibly the most famous building in the Nana area of Sukhumvit is Omni Tower, located in Sukhumvit Soi 4. This huge mixed use building houses not only a range of Bangkok apartments, but also serviced apartments and condos in Bangkok. At reasonable rates and such a varied selection of residential choices as well as a large range of facilities, this is truly one of the most popular condos and apartment choices in Sukhumvit.

Omni Tower Studios start at THB 20 000/month, whilst the larger Studio Deluxe rooms at approx 65sqm are just THB 25 000/month.

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Finally if you are insisting on a brand new luxury condo in Nana, then The Prime 11 is just the condominium building you should be looking at. With these one bedroom Nana condos starting at THB 30 000/month, this Grade A building offers a fantastic array of facilities for the more discerning Bangkok condo resident.

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Larger sized one bedroom condo units at the Prime 11 in Nana are 57sqm and are priced at THB 45 000/month, which reflects the luxury of the condo.

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So living in a Nana condo or an apartment in Nana can be not only exciting living near all the hustle and bustle of this pulsating district, but can also be relaxing, comfortable and luxurious if you are in the correct Bangkok condo or apartment in Nana.

99% of Condos in Bangkok have a Management team that work in the Juristic Office whom are there to take care primarily of the building and it’s inhabitants, be they condo owner occupiers or just tenants living on short to long term rentals in Bangkok. However unfortunately given the nature of the position they occupy, Juristic Managers and their staff have plenty of opportunity to abuse their power.

Before I go on, I want to make it clear that although we are a Bangkok Property Agency, and yes the power abuse exerted by Bangkok Condo Juristic Managers is detrimental to our business a lot of the time, I am not writing this as a worker for a Bangkok Real Estate Agency, but more as a landlord of a few Bangkok condos. As a landlord I am acutely aware of how the actions of such people forms an unwelcome blockage in the Bangkok Real Estate Market and reduces the chances of landlords renting or selling properties and potential clients finding condos to rent or condos to buy.

So what are the duties of a Bangkok Condo Juristic Officer or Manager?

Juristic Managers and the staff that work with them are employed to run the Bangkok condominium buildings they are stationed at, but what do these duties entail?

1. Taking care of the physical maintenance of the building
2. Helping residents of the building, where they are renting condos or own the condos they live in
3. Organizing any extra utilities or services required by the residents, such as UBC TV installation or Internet Installation
4. To organize the repair of any communal or structural features that require extra work, such a swimming pool tiles, or light fittings in the corridor

So how to they get paid?

Well every Bangkok condominium building that employs Juristic Management teams also imposes fees upon the owners and renters in the condominium building. These fees are imposed in two ways:

1. Condominium Sinking Fund – this is paid for upon the transaction of the condo unit from the developer to the first owner. Fees for this fund vary, but in the current Bangkok condominium market they are often between THB 500- 600/ sqm that is contained the Bangkok condominium unit the landlord has purchased. This fee is often a one-off payment and unless there is some large condominium structural work that is needed in the future, they are never asked for again.
2. Condominium communal Fees – these are different. They are cheaper, but are not only constantly imposed, they can and often do increase over time as maintenance fees increase and damages need to be repaired. Current Bangkok condominium communal fees imposed in the Bangkok Property Market are on average THB 35 – 50/ sqm/ month.

So these Bangkok Property fees are there to pay for not only damage and wear and tear of the Bangkok condos, but also the pay for the Juristic Managers and their team to perform their duties.

So how do they abuse their juristic powers?

Unfortunately given the level of closeness that Bangkok condo Juristic Managers have with the buildings they work in, they can develop a knowledge of the units within the Bangkok condominium building and know exactly when which unit is for sale or for rent or is already occupied.

So how can they use this knowledge to abuse their power?

Landlords and condo owners inform Juristic managers of the current status of their units, in good faith. For example a landlord has a unit available for rent he will inform the Juristic Manager and pass him/ her some contact details such as a telephone number. They do this in good faith that the Bangkok condo Juristic Management team will pass this on to potential clients and Bangkok Property Agents so that they can rent out their condo.

Unfortunately many times Juristic Managers then use this knowledge to their own advantage and do not pass the information to Bangkok real estate agents unless they are given a commission in a possible deal. However this just places a blockage in the system as Bangkok property agents then just show their clients alternative condo units, and so the condominium unit remains empty when it could be occupied and a tenant happy, the property agent happy and the landlord happy.

Of course the landlord is never informed of the loss of this possible client so none the wiser goes on happily paying his/her Bangkok condominium communal fees and does not realize they are partly paying for someone who is indeed hindering their progress of their real estate investment in yielding better results.

So what can be done?

Well you could end up reporting rogue Bangkok condo Juristic Managers to their superiors or the police, and this would be no bad thing for both you and the other residents of the building, as well as the larger Bangkok property market as a whole. However we are of course not expecting you to do this.

An easier and more palatable solution is to make sure that you inform as many Bangkok property agents as possible of the status of your property, and make sure your property is properly exposed to the Bangkok Real Estate market as a whole. This way you will give your self more chance of achieving the objectives and get the returns on investment you want.

Finally do not rely on sole agents as well, as this only makes you vulnerable to losing out due to poor working practices. Let as many Bangkok Real Estate Agencies know the details so that you may get the best possible collective exposure and service from the Bangkok Real Estate Market.

For families looking to live in a central Bangkok Condo or apartment there are many great offers.

When expats stationed in Thailand’s capital first are looking for an attractive Bangkok Property, they will often look for a House in Bangkok or Town House, as this has been the type of property they have been living in the in the West. However Bangkok is quite different to cities such as London, New York or Paris, and an apartment in Bangkok or condo will offer so much more.

We often have many clients unfamiliar with Bangkok calling us from countries such as USA, UK, Australia, Japan and Germany looking for guidance about renting in Bangkok. They often want to live in an area close to their work, such as Silom or Sathorn close to Bangkok’s Central Business District. Or they want to live in Sukhumvit which is the most popular international zone in Bangkok, and is the area with the most choice of Bangkok apartments or condos in Bangkok.

Of course they all want convenience and access to Western culture or culture they are familiar with. Also getting access to comfort food such as Hamburgers, Steaks, Pasta or Pizzas, or in case of Japanese clients Sushi or Sashimi is important. So they need to know the property in Bangkok they are going to rent will offer easy access to these comforts.

But of course many expats are often in need to of facilities and services for their children and families as well. So that is why they are looking for a House in Bangkok or a good sized Town House in Bangkok to accommodate their children’s needs. If your families have been used to a large property to live in then understandable that one will not want this position to be compromised.

However what if moving into a Bangkok Apartment can in fact improve your families’ living standards? In Bangkok there are many great apartments offering families the ideal solution to living in a foreign country. They allow children to meet play-mates, wives and girlfriends to meet like minded people and for the whole family to live in a safe environment.

But how can an apartment in Bangkok offer all this? Well with host of facilities like Swimming Pools, Fitness Centers, Racquet Courts, and access to shops and cafes then these a Bangkok apartment such as the one below can tick so many boxes.

Baan Jamjuree offers expat families in Bangkok 5 Star facilities at great value costs. A 2 bedroom apartment in Baan Jamjuree can start at only THB 77 000/month, that is just a little over US$ 2 000/month.

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With Tennis Courts, Basket Ball Courts, Large Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Fitneess Studio and a fantastic Kids Play Room, this Bangkok Apartment block really does have it all.

And with great access to International Schools in the Sukhumvit area, as well as access to the BTS and MRT within a 10 minute walk, then it could not be easier.

However it is not convenient for everyone to live in Sukhumvit and some people want to live in the Sathorn area of Bangkok near the CBD. And if this is your preference then the Bangkok Garden Condo or Bangkok Garden Apartments, situates off Narathiwat Road are ideal.

With Tennis Courts, Basket Ball Courts, 2 large swimming pools, Five-a-side football pitches, large garden, gymnasiums, and access to International schools within a 5 minute this is the ideal solution for expat families in Bangkok.

Bangkok Garden Condo

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Bangkok Garden Apartment

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We have many other Bangkok apartments that are suitable for families, and these can all improve the quality of life for you and your family. With security issues disappearing, and the quality of facilities unsurpassed, as is value for money.

Whether your budget is THB 15 000/month (US$ 400) or you can afford 6 Star treatment for your family, here at EasyHomes we can accommodate your Bangkok Property needs.

And if it is a Bangkok condominium that interests you then again we can be of service. Whether you want to be in Sukhumvit, Sathorn, Silom or even in the Siam Square area of Bangkok as with the property below. We can offer you what you need.

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If you are looking to rent a 1 Bedroom apartment in Bangkok or 1 Bedroom condominium in Bangkok then this Bangkok Property Blog article is designed to help you choose a Bangkok condo or Bangkok apartment that is suitable for you.

1 bedroom apartments differ from Studio apartments in Bangkok in that there are at least 3 separate rooms with in the apartment or condo. These are:

1. Living Room or Main Room
2. Bedroom or Master Bedroom
3. Bathroom or Shower room

In addition you may also get the following in your Bangkok apartment or condo.

1. Kitchen area or parlour
2. Balcony area or terrace

One Bedroom apartments in Bangkok used to be rare and large. And when developers first started constructing condominium in Bangkok they overlook One Bedroom condos and even apartment owners did not put too many one bedroom apartments in their Bangkok apartment blocks. The buildings and units were built for families of expats who wanted to work in the Bangkok city centre and so the Bangkok condominiums were mainly large 2 bedroom units or large 3 bedroom condos.

The average size of a one bedroom condo or apartment in Bangkok used to be between 60 – 70sqm. However as land is of a premium in central Bangkok since 2001, one bedroom condos and one bedroom apartments have become smaller, and newly constructed Bangkok condominiums and Bangkok apartment blocks are building more one bedroom units to meet the demand of the modern day Bangkok resident.

Since the opening of the BTS Sky Train in December 1999, developers have realized the value and demand for condos and apartments close to the BTS. And with the opening of then MRTA underground train system in August 2004 a new phenomenon has been born in Bangkok, the Sky Train generation, 20 – 40 year old professional working in the Bangkok city centre neat Siam Square, Asoke CBD and Sathorn CBD, all wanting to rent a Bangkok apartment or perhaps buy a Bangkok condo close to the BTS or MRTA.

Location, convenience and practicality of living in a Bangkok condo or Bangkok apartment near to the Bangkok metro systems has overtaken the demand for living in a spacious Bangkok house or Bangkok town-house in a Moo Baan on the outskirts of Bangkok. As this only leads to 2-3 hour daily commutes in the Bangkok traffic.

New Bangkok Condos and New Bangkok Apartments

As mentioned above the old Bangkok one bedroom condos and old Bangkok one bedroom apartments are not only rare, but also on the whole were an after-thought when designing the buildings in which they are housed, and so for the purpose of this article we will concentrate on the new and brand new one bedroom condos in Bangkok. And the new and brand new one bedroom apartments Bangkok has to offer.

New Bangkok condominiums have been building one bedroom condos of roughly 45 – 55 sqm in the last 10 years. However with lay-outs greatly improved from the original 1 bedroom condos in Bangkok they do not feel any smaller and in fact are often a lot more attractive.

One such condo that we find are popular with out clients at EasyHomes Property Services Co., Ltd. is The Address 42, located in the Ekkamai area of Bangkok. Ekkamai is on Sukhumvit Road and is very popular with expats as there are plenty of international amenities close by. For example near The Address 42 within 500m are a Cinema, a shopping plaza, a California Fitness Gymnasium, a Supermarket and a Mediplex. As well as bars, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops.

Please click on the link to see property video of a typical one bedroom condo at The Address 42 in Ekkamai. And as you can see within the 45sqm there is a good quality and sized bathroom, a full kitchen area with stove and fan, a washing machine and a refrigerator.

In the main room there is room for a large sofa, 32” LCD TV, dining table and chairs and shelving. Where as in the bedroom there is plenty of light from the large windows. And the balcony has two large French windows leading on to it. And all this within a 45sqm one bedroom condo in Bangkok.

Another great development which houses great quality one bedroom condos in Bangkok’s city centre are is The Wind 23, which is located in Asoke. The location of The Wind 23 is very desirable as it is within 500m walk of both the BTS Asoke station and the MRT Sukhumvit station, making travelling around Bangkok as easy as it gets.

In a addition to the train stations these 1 bedroom condos are also in close proximity to the Asoke CBD area, many shops and many restaurants as well of course bars and cafes.

These brand new one bedroom Bangkok condos are between 50 – 55sqm and are beautifully designed with large windows from floor to ceiling in the main living room. With a bright and breezy feel to the design, the condos in The Wind 23 always feel fresh.

The facilities at the The Wind 23 are also high-end with an infinity swimming pool, saunas and steam rooms, Jacuzzis and of course a full fitness and gymnasium area. And with the sundeck of a large size and private gardens and terraces situated all over the building, this really a great Bangkok condominium in which to live.

The last of our featured one bedroom condominiums in Bangkok is the Empire Place Condominium, situated in Sathorn and only a short walk from the Chong Nonsi BTS station. Also in close proximity to the Empire Tower the largest commercial building in Bangkok and other buildings housing companies such as Standard Chartered, RBS, Bank of China, PWC and Aberdeen Insurance make this particular Bangkok condominium the ideal place for those wanting to live in the center of the Bangkok CBD.

And unlike other brand new Bangkok condos, the one bedroom condos in this building are large and are on average 65sqm. With a kitchen, bedroom, large bathroom with bath-tub, and large living area. As well as great views over the city.

The Empire Place condominium also features top of the range facilities such as a large swimming pool, tennis court, children’s play area, sauna room, steam room and large terrace area. And of course a gymnasium that overlooks the swimming pool. Which makes this one of the best condominium for anyone looking to rent a condo in Bangkok.