trying to buy a condo under 1000000

[scubascuba3]

33 minutes ago, parafareno said:

good description. I will keep away for miles from nirun

pattaya plaza on the other hand, condo from 90s...big pool, nice people, mostly thai, good sound proofed rooms......near sukhumvit....

perfect....

why is that perfect? location near sukhumvit isn't ideal? if you go out centrally and drink you'd need a taxi back

[CygnusX1]

If you don’t mind living at Jomtien, easy to find condo at Jomtien Beach Condos for less than a million. Close to beach, big swimming pools. Also View Talay 1, right on main baht bus route to Pattaya, huge pool, not too far from beach, many available for a bit more than a million, but with today’s buyers’ market could probably bargain at least one of them down to less than a million. Both well maintained complexes.

[thaitero]

For that price i would consider VT 1 Studio which may be possible to get.

 

Cheap maintancefees, well maintained, Email newsletter for management monthly activities, 24 hour food mart and busstation to suvarnabhum at your doorstep, On baht bus route, huge pool, Bars, foodplaces, massages, atm etc can be found downstairs..

https://www.hipflat.co.th/en/projects/view-talay-1-ffetcf

Edited November 4, 2019 by thaitero

[beautifulthailand99]

1 hour ago, CygnusX1 said:

If you don’t mind living at Jomtien, easy to find condo at Jomtien Beach Condos for less than a million. Close to beach, big swimming pools. Also View Talay 1, right on main baht bus route to Pattaya, huge pool, not too far from beach, many available for a bit more than a million, but with today’s buyers’ market could probably bargain at least one of them down to less than a million. Both well maintained complexes.

Spot on and next to the bus station for a 1.75hr 150 baht bus ride from the airport and a 10 baht bus ride away from Central Pattaya or up Theppraya Road from Tesco Lotus and the outlet mall. Not for me but there are a number of bar beers on the ground floor if you get very lazy. The studios I think are around 32sqm and very low balconies though. These listed prices are very ambitious - if you are sharking and have the cash I would go in around 850-900 and see if any need to sell. Also look up the listings on the estate agents website to see how long they have been listed for. 

Also the area round the lifts may have bargains put up. I would also say why not rent a condo for a month when you finally home in on your preferred block if you decide to buy. That will give you a much better idea if you could actually live there. The hipflat link above has one on at 850 which is priced to sell if the listing is real. Some listings are fake or old and sold and are used by agents to get you to ring up and drag you in. 

https://www.thailand-property.com/condo/2899/view-talay-residence-1

Edited November 4, 2019 by beautifulthailand99

[CygnusX1]

Just one more thought, buy condo that’s definitely foreign owned (ie in foreign quota), not company title.

[rhodie]

4 hours ago, fhickson said:

i have lived at nirun and i can dig it getting depressing, esp if your retired and pensioning.

 

fat old dudes, sometimes even in their underwear kept coming out to the elevators with hookers when i lived there, escorting them out after a session i suppose.

 

a lot of older foreigner guys, mostly europeans, have lost self control of their lives and hole up there. they have long hair, lots of body hair, not really kept in the hygiene dept  kind of let themselves go, probably alcohol plays a major 

 

the hookers seemed to feed on their misery in a way, like they were being slowly preyed on and sucked dry. some weird vibes there.

 

it works if you have other things going on, and its not a final stop and you can sort of just do your own thing whilst remaining removed from the scene, if thats possible for you.

 

is it worth the money saved? probably not, if you can afford not to.

You have obviously never even been there let alone lived there. Haha. What a wind up. ???? 

[beautifulthailand99]

16 hours ago, rhodie said:

You have obviously never even been there let alone lived there. Haha. What a wind up. ???? 

'kev' went there a year ago shilling for business. It's pretty grim for my tastes.....there's a comment

 

If I'd worked for 50 years and ended up retiring in Pattaya and living in either of these two rooms, I'd be asking myself where did I go wrong.

 

 

Edited November 5, 2019 by Rimmer

[fhickson]

 

 

4 hours ago, rhodie said:

You have obviously never even been there let alone lived there. Haha. What a wind up. ???? 

what do you like about nirun?

[parafareno]

7 minutes ago, fhickson said:

 

 

what do you like about nirun?

he must be that guy in underwear only

[fhickson]

12 minutes ago, parafareno said:

he must be that guy in underwear only

yeah, it would be interesting to know what happened to some of these people over the long run. i also wanted to know if there had been any pattaya fliers club members at nirun. the balconies are way below safety specs there. you could easily fall off after a couple beers.

Edited November 4, 2019 by fhickson

[jacko45k]

20 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

The bigger condos don't you just end up filling it with more junk? how many sofas and tables do you need, how many bedrooms? one, two max, friends on holiday won't want to stay there. I have seen some big condos that have loads of empty unnecessary space

That is correct but totally under your control, with a small condo you don't have the choice..... once you have a sofa, bed, table and whatever there won't be room for much more. It may be a personal thing, I spent a lot of my working life in hotel rooms and rented (small) condos and feel I now want space. Having space around you is more comfortable, and my original comment was, in a small condo, you could spend only limited time indoors. If indeed that is your lifestyle, or the condo is a weekend or holiday only requirement, small will work for you. I visit the odd friends in condos, both small and large, I know which would work better for me. 

[thaitero]

Condo size is really personal thing how much you need..
You can live very active day/night OUTDOOR life in Pattaya when need for condo is mainly for sleeping, sex and shower only.

[GreenCurryorDie]

Glad I didn’t buy a condo when I had that bug ten years ago. Just too scary for a foreigner, when you don’t even know if you’ll be allowed back in the country if you leave.

[GreenCurryorDie]

14 hours ago, fhickson said:

i have lived at nirun and i can dig it getting depressing, esp if your retired and pensioning.

 

fat old dudes, sometimes even in their underwear kept coming out to the elevators with hookers when i lived there, escorting them out after a session i suppose.

 

a lot of older foreigner guys, mostly europeans, have lost self control of their lives and hole up there. they have long hair, lots of body hair, not really kept in the hygiene dept  kind of let themselves go, probably alcohol plays a major 

 

the hookers seemed to feed on their misery in a way, like they were being slowly preyed on and sucked dry. some weird vibes there.

Haha, think Nana Hotel and the old guys who live there!

[gianlucabrambilla75]

On 11/4/2019 at 12:34 AM, bigginhill said:

Where? 

PM Sent

 

[Kenchamp]

18 hours ago, parafareno said:

i want to have something for myself, when i come for vacation few months during cold euro winter.....

i want to store my <deleted> there...so I dont drag all my stuff in my suitcase all the time....

pattaya is great place....40 sq meter is enough for me......46 was ideal.....one person plus girlfriend...

i am not buying for selling it or for renting it...it wil be for me.....i hate paying rent each month....and i can have my own utilities, can cook inside etc.....

 

Well said and that is exactly how i felt 13 years ago when i bought my first condo here. I still own it and could easily double my money if i chose to sell today, but i prefer to take the 12+% yield i get from the rent i recieve for it.

 

All these doomsayers can't seem to grasp the idea that it's nice to own your own place and that provided you buy the right condo in the right place then it can be a fantastic investment and home. 

[talay view]

Why not Try Pattaya Pad Condominium on Sukumvit Soi 42 Size 39 sq meters Some at 48 Sq Meters Starting at 650000

 

[rhodie]

9 hours ago, fhickson said:

 

 

what do you like about nirun?

Lived here over a year. Never seen anyone in underpants in the hallways. You always get the oddball anywhere and there are 1 or 2 here. Have a look at the D block. Generally the people are great. Quiet and peaceful. Scramble parking for your car and bike. 2 nice pools. Some condos have great views. 15 minute walk to Soi Buakow.

 

Very reasonable rent. I know there were some problems years back, but it runs pretty well now. It works if you are happy in a 40 sq mtr condo. Although there are many double units available if you prefer larger. 

Works for me and all the guys I know that live here. 

 

[scubascuba3]

15 hours ago, CygnusX1 said:

Just one more thought, buy condo that’s definitely foreign owned (ie in foreign quota), not company title.

But......if foreign quota not maxed out, can't the thai company quota be transferred to foreign quota?

[Banana7]

5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

But......if foreign quota not maxed out, can't the thai company quota be transferred to foreign quota?

Sure it can be transferred. But how do you know the ratio on the transfer date? You'll need to go to the land office to determine the official ratio. Also the ratio may change between the purchase and sale agreement date and the actual transfer date that occurs in the land office. Buyer beware!

Edited November 5, 2019 by Banana7

[scubascuba3]

5 hours ago, thaitero said:

Condo size is really personal thing how much you need..
 

Very true, it also depends if you have a girlfriend or wife, having them there everyday in a studio may not be ideal, i know I'm looking forward to girls leaving after a few days with me

[xylophone]

On 11/4/2019 at 5:55 AM, jacko45k said:

That said, a 46m2 condo...  is too small if one lives here permanently,

I think it's a case of what you get used to after a while........I have lived in fairly large houses in the UK and NZ although I bought a two large bedroom and lounge house here in Patonga when I first arrived.

 

When I sold it eight years ago, I moved into a small private apartment in the interim, whilst I was looking for my next move......and I've been here ever since!!! Something I never thought I could do because this apartment is about 45 m², with a 15 m² balcony, however I have gotten used to it, dumped a lot of the unnecessary clutter I brought with me and manage very well in what I once considered a very "unmanageable" space for me!

 

Occasionally I go out and look around at bigger apartments or the occasional house for rent, but now they all seem far too big and as I've gotten older, I do cherish the fact that I have nothing much at all to clean or keep too tidy.

 

One would be surprised at what one can get used to, and get to like, given time.

[scubascuba3]

3 minutes ago, Banana7 said:

Sure it can be transferred. But how do you know the ratio on the transfer date? You'll need to go to the land office to determine the official ratio. Also the ratio may change between the purchase and sale agreement date and the actual transfer date that occurs in the land office. Buyer beware!

i thought the juristic office maintained the ratio? rather than transport office?

[scubascuba3]

24 minutes ago, talay view said:

Why not Try Pattaya Pad Condominium on Sukumvit Soi 42 Size 39 sq meters Some at 48 Sq Meters Starting at 650000

 

No pool there though if that matters. Any good there? seems similar to Nirun etc

[RoadWarrior371]

2 hours ago, Kenchamp said:

Well said and that is exactly how i felt 13 years ago when i bought my first condo here. I still own it and could easily double my money if i chose to sell today, but i prefer to take the 12+% yield i get from the rent i recieve for it.

 

All these doomsayers can't seem to grasp the idea that it's nice to own your own place and that provided you buy the right condo in the right place then it can be a fantastic investment and home. 

Remember, the Doomsday Naysayers prove themselves to be financially incompetent again and again.  Those idiots should never invest in anything, anywhere.  On that point they are correct ????.  That said, much of the easy money has already been made in Thailand, so need to do your homework. Good hunting, perhaps look for resale units near to Pratumnak?

[rhodie]

14 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

'kev' went there a year ago shilling for business. It's pretty grim for my tastes.....there's a comment

Sure not for everyone, but great value for some. Both those rooms in the video are not the greatest. Many guys that have bought here have done their places up nicely. 

[CH1961]

13 minutes ago, RoadWarrior371 said:

look for resale units near to Pratumnak?

With a nice view there ????

 

[thaiguzzi]

On 11/4/2019 at 1:45 AM, Pdavies99 said:

Fine for a 4 week holiday, 40sqm? Wow! Your living room most likely will incorporate your kichen plus front door and your TV will be in touching distance from the far wall?

Concur.

I would go stir crazy after a week.....

[Pattaya46]

12 minutes ago, thaiguzzi said:

On 11/4/2019 at 1:45 AM, Pdavies99 said:

Fine for a 4 week holiday, 40sqm? Wow! Your living room most likely will incorporate your kichen plus front door and your TV will be in touching distance from the far wall?

Concur.

I would go stir crazy after a week...

I don't see the problem with 40 sqm ? 

What do you use your apartment for when in holydays? Mainly to take shower and to sleep, as most of time you are out. It's about the size of a nice hotel room. Way enough for me for one month.

[scubascuba3]

39 minutes ago, RoadWarrior371 said:

 perhaps look for resale units near to Pratumnak?

nowhere near baht bus route usually

Edited November 5, 2019 by scubascuba3