Interesting dynamics we noticed over past weeks. Observation one. Quite a number of properties that have been on the market for a while have been sold. Observation two. Some owners updated us with price increase. The price increase was observed mainly in mid range properties, and also, the ones that have been on the market for quite a while. What does it mean? The market is definitely becoming...
So, you have just received a letter from developer, that your condo, that you purchased some time ago, has now finished construction and you are invited to inspect the apartment, that is ready to use. We created for you a check list with simple steps to follow, so you dont miss any detail. Common areas. Check on the promises. Proper developers invite for inspection, when all facilities, common...
.. so ANYONE can call themselves a broker! Shocker, yet there is still plenty of reliable agencies and agents, who will do their job efficiently, honest and safe, both for buyers and home owners. How to recognize a RELIABLE company LEVEL 1 Is there really even a company? May seem silly and obvious, but ask what is the COMPANY NAME, ADRESS, and WEBSITE. Easy way: ask for business card and check...
Now, in August 2021, we are into 18 months of COVID, quarantines and closed borders here in Thailand. Seems like a challenging times for property sales, yet there is still plenty of action going on, but you have to make sure your property stands out. Here is a few really SIMPLE tips how to make your house or condo more attractive. Best part - these will not cost you a single satang :) Lets start with...
In short – YES and NO. Let me explain a bit more and also give a few tips how to get one. NO, there is no such thing as COVID price for (residential) property in Pattaya per se, for following reasons: Pattaya is predominantly cash market, most property owners have no financial obligations on them, these are debt free assets, not financial burdens Pattaya predominantly is a holiday home or...
Project Project Concept : The condominium stands majestically in the middle of Pattaya with the concept of "soil, water, wind, fire, gold". The five elements that create the color of the building both inside and outside. Samthong soil in the lower floor that is fused into the landscape to relax with nature Then ran up to send power to the wind element in the fitness room Stimulate the...
The Sky Condominium Jomtien “Good Investment opportunity, with some very low entry-level prices on offer for the early bird” Following on from our earlier post, here are some details minus the over the top sales waffle and superlatives, that may interest those looking to invest. The first thing we noted when we seen the design perspectives was the eye-catching architecture. Sadly here in...
Ramayana Water Park January 8, 2013 - Pattaya Stuff Ramayana Water Park is currently under construction and will provide an exciting new source of family entertainment to the Pattaya area. Great news for visitors, residents and property investors in the Pattaya area. According to their website, with leading Thailand contractors appointed to perform construction, the waterpark will have...
Are there Property Taxes in Thailand? There are no property taxes as such in Thailand that are exactly equivalent to the property taxes in the west, things like council tax etc rather than stamp duty taxes when buying/selling a property which we have wrote about separately, however the most comparable taxes on properties in Thailand are the Land Tax and the Structures Usage Tax. The Land Tax levied on...
What Taxes and Costs are Applicable to Buying & Selling Property? Whenever a property in Thailand is bought and sold or to be more accurate ownership transferred on the title deeds, there are four taxes that need to be taken into account – many buyers, especially foreigners, fail to take these into account. These ‘taxes’ are applied at the local Land Registration Department (for properties...
