Protection here means a clearer counterparty, not a guarantee. You should know that before you send a message.
Start from the Phuket marketplace or read Phuket rental scams.
What is actually safer
A named agency on a public card is safer than a Facebook profile with a villa photo. It is not safer than your own viewing.
Demo listings are marked and the form is not offered. That stops people enquiring on a sample by mistake.
- Agency name on the card.
- Inquiry to that agency.
- Demos do not take inquiries.
- Sold and rented are excluded.
- Deposit stays outside Voivera.
Pros and cons
What works
- You can see who you are writing to.
- You can ignore a card.
- Guides give you a price band to compare.
- The form is not a public comment thread.
What to weigh
- We do not inspect every sofa.
- A real agency can still write a bad lease. Read it.
- We cannot force a refund.
- Thin markets have fewer alternatives.
What it tends to cost
| Cost | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Inquiry | Free |
| A viewing | Your time |
| A deposit to the right party | Normal |
| A deposit to the wrong party | The loss the scam guide describes |
Voivera is a catalog and a website platform for agencies. It does not hold your deposit or replace a lawyer.
Use the guides as a check
Thailand scams and Phuket prices.
Day-to-day life
Cautious renters look boring. They also keep their deposits.
Market notes
A catalog does not repeal the need to see a driveway in the rain.
How Voivera fits
Enquire, then view, then pay the name on the contract. We will not ask you to pay us for the home.
Next step
Use the named card. Do not skip the viewing. That is the protection on offer.