GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHARGES & UTILITIES : All utilities expenses (water, electricity, telephone bills, cable TV and Internet) will be excluded in the rental prices quoted for either apartments, condominiums, or houses Only serviced apartments include water and or electricity bills in the rent

Additional (service) charges “Common area fee” for house or condominiums average out at around B 8,000–30,000 per year (B 45-80 per sqm depend on the management team expenses), It will depend largely on the location and the size of plot These charges will usually be responsible by the landlord, but this must be clarified prior to renting the property. These will cover facilities such as security, sewage, communal. cleaning, lighting and heating, lifts, refuse collection, vermin/pest control, garage space, gardening and concierge Garage space is not normally charged separately

An upper-limit estimate for the electricity bill of a well-insulated

3 bedrooms house /apartment is: B 10,000– 20,000 per month depend on usage

4 bedrooms house / apartment is B 15,000-30,000 per month depend on usage

To purchase a package of 2 sofas and 2 armchairs, 1 double bed and 1 double wardrobe, 1 table and 4 chairs would cost approximately B 200,000 ++ depending on quality Rental of furniture can be rented with limited choices of rental company Most expatriates tend to bring or purchase their own cooking utensils, crockery, bed linens, towels, and larger items of furniture locally. Western style furniture can be bought at stores in the Maboonklong Centre, Index living mall, IIKEA, Emporium or Central Department store and many furniture shop in downtown area. Air conditioning is required, and is normally provided in expatriate accommodation.