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Surely the purpose of a boundary wall is to provide physical security or aesthetics and not prevent rain? Can you not simply lay a path (concrete or brick) on the inside of the wall with a slight incline down to drain which rain water runs into to divert away the excess water and problem solved?

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Thanks Cygnus, that really helps with my planning, i reckon 8.8M is just about enough to squeeze in a 6ft super king with 2 night stands into the bedroom and proper 3 seat corner sofa into the loving space. of course they will be cramped but a lot better than the 2 seater sofa and 4ft6 beds that i see in some of the modern 27SQM 1 bed condos in Arcadia, Riviera, the base etc Do you know if its possible to put up a blind type sun shade if you are on the Sunny side? or if those are forbidden by the house rules? Ok that's given me some food for thought, i was thinking previously that C was the better block, as it had no noise from Tappraya traffic, but i understand there is more availability in D. I will most likely look at doing AirBNB in 3 units at songkran: 1 in D, 1 in C and another to compare sunny vs shady side. Agree location is good for VT6, but the beach in Jomtien is nicer and its also easier to tell my colleagues, family and friends i am buying in the "prestigious resort of Jomtien" and not "sleazy Pattaya".... and thus not come across like a sex tourist! In the condo i rented for 3 weeks at New Year (in south Pattaya) i dont think i turned on the TV once, but still it is nice to have on a wall to finish a room!

my understanding is that the VT 5/7 condos are pretty well run in terms of management and committee. hence my interest there.... old(ish) but have the sea view and supposed to be well run... but that's the kind of feedback i am hoping to hear here!

Glad to hear that, so many condos are ruined by having plastic trunking snaking through the unit!

i am overseas at the moment, so just trying to do my research before heading back to Pattaya. Also i am unlikely to deal with agents, as i have been told dealing with VT directly is the best option for accessing their unsold quotas. haha i hate TVs in the bedroom too, but sometimes they are useful to down out noise from the neighbours! That's where my query originated from, looking at the pics of for sale/rent condos in VT5/7 there are definitely units that have newer PVC windows, main doors and awnings installed

Hi All, I have been looking at Condos a lot recently (online) and have come to the conclusion that I am better off buying a large apartment in an older building, than a small apartment in a newer building, so i have focussed in on View Talay 5 or 7 in Jomtien Of course there are several trade offs and pros/cons that I have identified on these older buildings versus the newer lagoona type developments : Cons: · Poor facilities & common areas · Old lifts, possible infestations · Old windows and doors · Awkward rectangular shoebox shape Pros: · Sea views, some unlikely to ever get interrupted · Location, on baht bus route, near bars restaurants food mart etc · Bigger units 48 SQM versus 27 SQM in most new developments · Better soundproofing than new units? · Potentially easier to resell, especially if a modern spec? I am considering purchasing a shell unit and fitting it out to my spec, I have noticed that a few units for sale have managed to squeeze in a separate bedroom and living room by some clever design/planning, which is what i would also like to do e.g. https://www.thailand-property.com/condo-for-sale-in-view-talay-5-jomtien-chonburi_5177377 or https://towncountryproperty.com/property/condo-for-sale-and-rent-view-talay-5-jtc23230/ I like this division of the living space from sleeping space So on to my questions that hopefully some of the BMs here can help with! Dimensions: What are exact dimensions for 48 SQM condo? Is it 8 Meters x 4 Meters rectangle? I am guessing this includes the balcony, and if so what is the depth of the balcony (small red arrow on pic below) What is the depth of the main room, i.e. the distance from the bathroom wall to balcony windows (larger red arrow on pic below) Aspect: Is the Jomtien facing (south side) really that hot? Are owners allowed to install sun shades on the balcony to provide some sun protection or tinted windows? Windows: Can owners replace the aluminium sliding door with PVC or modern aluminium windows? If so do they have do they have to be center opening same as the original, or can I go with something modern like 2 or 3 moving panels? Air Con: The plastic ducting that i have seen in some Condos looks awful. For those that have had AC newly installed, is it possible to chase a groove into the wall to hide AC cables and pipework? Front door: Are owners allowed to replace the front door? If so do they have to be a certain type to ensure consistency in the look and feel of the corridors? Building works: How much advance notice is required for building works? Is it a question of requesting the maintenance window for the works and waiting, or is further permission and consultation needed? Thanks in advance for any input or advice!