Condo/apartment - Difference?

[RobertRoth]

Just a quick question out of the blue. What's the difference between those two?

[DP25]

About 40,000 baht.

[youngkiwi]

The definition of "apartment" in Thailand generally means the building is owned by the same owner on the same title, for example, a Thai family, whereas in a "condo", the units typically have different owners.

[ChueachatsBoy]

The definition of "apartment" in Thailand generally means the building is owned by the same owner on the same title, for example, a Thai family, whereas in a "condo", the units typically have different owners.

yup, just like youngkiwi said.

also with most condo's you pay goverment electric rate (which is lower) and get a direct line.

There are probably other differences, but i'm too tired to think.

[sweetchariot]

The definition of "apartment" in Thailand generally means the building is owned by the same owner on the same title, for example, a Thai family, whereas in a "condo", the units typically have different owners.

yup, just like youngkiwi said.

also with most condo's you pay goverment electric rate (which is lower) and get a direct line.

There are probably other differences, but i'm too tired to think.

Read some previous threads about electric in condos, and you will find the above is incorrect.

'Condo' and 'appartment' are both foreign names for us Brits, we call them 'flats' at home. From what I have gathered Youngkiwi is correct, a condo is generally privately owned, whereas an appartment is usually a room that you can rent on a long stay basis.

[ChueachatsBoy]

The definition of "apartment" in Thailand generally means the building is owned by the same owner on the same title, for example, a Thai family, whereas in a "condo", the units typically have different owners.

yup, just like youngkiwi said.

also with most condo's you pay goverment electric rate (which is lower) and get a direct line.

There are probably other differences, but i'm too tired to think.

Read some previous threads about electric in condos, and you will find the above is incorrect.

'Condo' and 'appartment' are both foreign names for us Brits, we call them 'flats' at home. From what I have gathered Youngkiwi is correct, a condo is generally privately owned, whereas an appartment is usually a room that you can rent on a long stay basis.

so why is the electric in the condo's i've been in lower than apartment rate?

I was told this by Thai people and its not something I've made up, so can someone answer my question?

[thaihome]

The definition of "apartment" in Thailand generally means the building is owned by the same owner on the same title, for example, a Thai family, whereas in a "condo", the units typically have different owners.

yup, just like youngkiwi said.

also with most condo's you pay goverment electric rate (which is lower) and get a direct line.

There are probably other differences, but i'm too tired to think.

Read some previous threads about electric in condos, and you will find the above is incorrect.

'Condo' and 'appartment' are both foreign names for us Brits, we call them 'flats' at home. From what I have gathered Youngkiwi is correct, a condo is generally privately owned, whereas an appartment is usually a room that you can rent on a long stay basis.

so why is the electric in the condo's i've been in lower than apartment rate?

I was told this by Thai people and its not something I've made up, so can someone answer my question?

It is not uncommon for apartment management to add a service charge to the rate charged by the electric company. If you are living in a condo, often even if you are renting from the condo owner, you will get the bill directly from the electric company and therefore pay no markup.

TH

[tom yum goong]

As i understand it a condominium has a legal definition in Thailand. In a condo each unit has its own title.

Not every apartment building can get condominium status. There are certain criteria that have to be met. For example you have to perform an environmental impact survey, have a certain number of parking spaces etc, the land also must have a chanote (nor sor 4). I'm sure there are other criteria as well.

Condominiums can be owned freehold by Thai nationals and 49% of the sellable area can be owned freehold by foreigners.

Apartments can only be rented or leased, by Thai nationals or foreigners, as there is a single title for the whole building.

[sweetchariot]

The definition of "apartment" in Thailand generally means the building is owned by the same owner on the same title, for example, a Thai family, whereas in a "condo", the units typically have different owners.

yup, just like youngkiwi said.

also with most condo's you pay goverment electric rate (which is lower) and get a direct line.

There are probably other differences, but i'm too tired to think.

Read some previous threads about electric in condos, and you will find the above is incorrect.

'Condo' and 'appartment' are both foreign names for us Brits, we call them 'flats' at home. From what I have gathered Youngkiwi is correct, a condo is generally privately owned, whereas an appartment is usually a room that you can rent on a long stay basis.

so why is the electric in the condo's i've been in lower than apartment rate?

I was told this by Thai people and its not something I've made up, so can someone answer my question?

It is not uncommon for apartment management to add a service charge to the rate charged by the electric company. If you are living in a condo, often even if you are renting from the condo owner, you will get the bill directly from the electric company and therefore pay no markup.

TH

I own 2 condo's in Jomtien (rented), and the bill comes from the condo management company at a significantly higher rate than I pay in my house.

I don't pay it so don't really care, but is this unusual?

[dave111223]

The definition of "apartment" in Thailand generally means the building is owned by the same owner on the same title, for example, a Thai family, whereas in a "condo", the units typically have different owners.

yup, just like youngkiwi said.

also with most condo's you pay goverment electric rate (which is lower) and get a direct line.

There are probably other differences, but i'm too tired to think.

Read some previous threads about electric in condos, and you will find the above is incorrect.

I think you will find you are the one that is incorrect sweetchariot. As in a condo you pay the electric bill directly to the electric company, in an apartment you pay it to the landlord and the landlord will add a markup to the bill.