Hi guys! 

What would you consider are the top 3 condos in Pattaya at this time based on location and quality of build? 

 

 


 

VT6 seems quite popular because of the convenient location, that's where I would choose to stay if I wanted to be based out of Pattaya personally.

Try Northshore, Northpoint, or Royal Cliff Garden.

Northshore, Saranchol, and Royal Cliff.

Is there a price range?

My preference is the slightly older units due to normally being bigger than what seem to be standard shoe boxes in the newer builds.

My budget is pretty much open but I need at least a 2 bedroom. 

 

My plan is to come for a few weeks next month.  

It's been almost 15 years since I've been to Pattaya, so just trying to get a feel of what properties are worth looking into.

I do remember VT6 being a solid build with a good reputation.  

Location rules out most mentioned.  Only VT6 and Northshore satisfy that requirement.

6 hours ago, treetops said:

Location rules out most mentioned.  Only VT6 and Northshore satisfy that requirement.

What are the floor plans (sqm) for 1 & 2 bedroom in Northshore just out of interest?

Usually rushing to buy is a mistake, give it a year+

47 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Usually rushing to buy is a mistake, give it a year+

 

If we were only dealing with a standard global recession I would tend to agree with you, but I think this situation may be a bit different. 

 

The hardline anti-foreigner sentiment of the Thai government and strengthening baht was already driving a lot of expats away who were seeking value for money and a higher quality of living in Thailand.  Add the expensive and cumbersome quarantine requirements for re-entry and visa renewal challenges for some, and many expats have simply had enough.  My opinion is you would be more likely to see a hot deal from a foreigner living overseas looking to offload his condo in Thailand that he can't or no longer wants to return to due to all the recent challenges.

 

Many of the tourist areas like Pattaya will take years to see a return to life pre-pandemic.  This is a long time to hold onto assets if it no longer suits your purposes.  I can't blame the expats either, there are a lot of unknowns even now on what it will look like traveling back and forth to Thailand going into the future, especially with the government that now holds the seat of power and calls the shots.

 

I would say if you see a hot deal and you still really want to live in Thailand for some reason, go for it.  You might just get a great deal from someone running for the fire exit.

49 minutes ago, Maha Sarakham said:

 

If we were only dealing with a standard global recession I would tend to agree with you, but I think this situation may be a bit different. 

 

The hardline anti-foreigner sentiment of the Thai government and strengthening baht was already driving a lot of expats away who were seeking value for money and a higher quality of living in Thailand.  Add the expensive and cumbersome quarantine requirements for re-entry and visa renewal challenges for some, and many expats have simply had enough.  My opinion is you would be more likely to see a hot deal from a foreigner living overseas looking to offload his condo in Thailand that he can't or no longer wants to return to due to all the recent challenges.

 

Many of the tourist areas like Pattaya will take years to see a return to life pre-pandemic.  This is a long time to hold onto assets if it no longer suits your purposes.  I can't blame the expats either, there are a lot of unknowns even now on what it will look like traveling back and forth to Thailand going into the future, especially with the government that now holds the seat of power and calls the shots.

 

I would say if you see a hot deal and you still really want to live in Thailand for some reason, go for it.  You might just get a great deal from someone running for the fire exit.

hot deals are very rare, if I see one usually it's company name.......

37 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

hot deals are very rare, if I see one usually it's company name.......

 

I've seen quite a few sizable discounts around Hua Hin lately, primarily villas looking to be offloaded.  We shall see, I have a feeling the remainder of this year will be very telling if it remains very difficult to come back to Thailand or if it returns to even halfway 'normal'.

Bargains on good properties with great locations will be difficult.  

 

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

Bargains on good properties with great locations will be difficult.  

I'm even having a hard time finding good properties with regular rates. 
 

18 minutes ago, lucky2008 said:

 

I'm even having a hard time finding good properties with regular rates. 
 

Look here....

 

https://propertyhub.in.th/en/condo-for-rent/pattaya

 

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7 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said:

What are the floor plans (sqm) for 1 & 2 bedroom in Northshore just out of interest?

  1 bedrooms run from 64sqm to 80sqm.  2 bedrooms from 72sqm to around 115sqm.  Full-floor 3 bedrooms are 268sqm.

1 hour ago, lucky2008 said:

 

I'm even having a hard time finding good properties with regular rates. 
 

 

Plenty of units available at VT6, nice corner units facing the ocean as well.

2 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

 

Plenty of units available at VT6, nice corner units facing the ocean as well.

If you know of a nice 2 bedroom that's available for a few weeks next month please pm me the contact information. 

Thank you

2 hours ago, lucky2008 said:

If you know of a nice 2 bedroom that's available for a few weeks next month please pm me the contact information. 

Thank you

 

I do not think they do short term rentals, I thought you were looking to buy. 

 

If you are only going for a couple weeks the Hilton (right next door) has they best rates they have had (I think) since they have opened. Spent a weekend there a couple weeks ago. 

 

 

10 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

I do not think they do short term rentals, I thought you were looking to buy. 

I think they do....

https://www.viewtalay6.com/

There are a few outfits who do rentals.... 

dancewatchers is another

https://www.dancewatchers.com/projects/view-talay-6/

Pattaya Beach Condo on Soi13 near Royal Garden Plaza is a sectet tip: on Beach Rd Pattaya. 25+y.o., but well maintained building with large corner units at very affordable prices. Some even renovated to the finest. I saw some on Pattaya Mail in its prop section. Especially if you look for a large unit, price per sqm matters. 

2 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

 

I do not think they do short term rentals, I thought you were looking to buy. 

 

If you are only going for a couple weeks the Hilton (right next door) has they best rates they have had (I think) since they have opened. Spent a weekend there a couple weeks ago. 

 

 

Correct.  Short-term condo rentals of less than a month are illegal in Thailand.  

7 hours ago, lucky2008 said:

If you know of a nice 2 bedroom that's available for a few weeks next month please pm me the contact information. 

Thank you

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16 hours ago, newnative said:

  1 bedrooms run from 64sqm to 80sqm.  2 bedrooms from 72sqm to around 115sqm.  Full-floor 3 bedrooms are 268sqm.

3 bedroom place sounds great, dread to think the price tho....

 

14 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

 

I do not think they do short term rentals, I thought you were looking to buy. 

Can you recommend a quality condo for a short 2 day layover? Specifically, I'm looking for quality construction in regards to electrical, plumbing and appliances.

4 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said:

3 bedroom place sounds great, dread to think the price tho....

Listings on Hipflat are around 25 mil...

31 minutes ago, newnative said:

Listings on Hipflat are around 25 mil...

About the price of a veritable mansion out by the lake with probably twice as many bedrooms. 

8 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

About the price of a veritable mansion out by the lake with probably twice as many bedrooms. 

 

Like this one: https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/829564510989986/?ref=share_attachment

6 hours ago, Salerno said:

 

Like this one: https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/829564510989986/?ref=share_attachment

Link doesn't work for me....

10 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Link doesn't work for me....

 

Strange. It's a newly listed property (today) that basically illustrates your point: 7 Bedroom House In Mabprachan Lake area, 25.9m Baht.

 

Surrounds don't look too crash hot though.