Munich Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Hi to all,We (my wife) have bought some property in Thailan in the past and are looking forward to purchase another condo in Jomtien (where we also have a house). We would like to spent up to 2 Mill. Not more.After checking I see Park Lane or Lalana as my favorites.Is anybody of you living in one of these properties and can give me some input?!We are not thinking of renting it out at the moment, just fed up with 0 percent interest rate on my bank account in Germany. Maybe we keep it for some visitors/friends/family.ThxMunich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaagjon Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I believe Lalana is quite nice, condos that overlook the swimming pool are more sought after. Can't comment on Park Lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 most of the Lalana condos are damp and have developed fungus (auf deutsch: Schimmel). At least two of the swimmingpools are not well cared for (greenish water, algae bloom) and the whole place is just falling apart. The rooms are shoeboxes. We were there in 2013 because we wanted to rent, we checked 6 different rooms, we found nothing worth renting. Today, 4 years later, I don't think anything has improved. Park Lane is more new, more ligthly built, seems to be a bit more attractive. Also, Park Lane is well frequented, indicating that condo owners there are present and the place is being taken care of by its management. If I had 3,5 million to invest, I would buy a condo in either View Talay 5 C or D at Dongtan Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Just checked prices on Park Lane. 1.3mil for 36sqm looks like not much money to drop for a vacation spot even if the building completely disintegrates in 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay1980 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) I own a place in Park Lane, it is not perfect but it is fairly well run by Thai standards and the maintenance fee is reasonable. I would avoid the units that face out onto the 'market bar' area if you want to get some sleep before 2am because they are noisy until those beer bar's shut. I would also not get a unit too low down facing the swimming pool if you don't like noisy kids in the daytime. Some units are let on a short term bases on booking.com, airbnb etc so sometimes there are a few annoying people staying short term who do not care about the condo rules and other residents (I am not going to say what country they come from but you can guess) but most of the owner occupiers and longer term tenants are OK. I am in a higher unit in the front building and it is fine. The onsite resturant is decent and can deliver to your room which is a nice feature. Not sure if I would bother buying here (or anywhere else in Thailand) for a pure investment unless you got in way below the market price but I bought on the basis of wanting a reasonably priced base in the area and I am happy enough with my purchase. Hope that helps. Edited March 18, 2017 by jay1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou62 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Not forgetting to mention that Park Lane has a separate Bedroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munich Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Thx to all,Thenonl reason for buying something in Jomtien/Pattaya is our house in Jomtien that we want to use as a retirement base, so taking care of a condo in another city wont give you a headache.We have been living on BKK before and we loved it - but prices had been exploding.As we do not plan to live in the new condo, I consider a studio the better option as it makes the condo look bigger.I will also try to buy on a higher floor to avoid the noise from pool.As negative comments about lalana condos are adding up, I will visit Park Lane on my next visit.Anybody has an idea about the running costs in Park Lane?Again thx to allMunich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) One thing to consider about Park Lane is the size of the balconys, they are very small, you can barely fit a chair on one. Have you thought about Paradise Park or Amazon next door, built by the same company. Very similar and a little newer, around the same price. Paradise Park is well run by a private condo management company. Lalana is 20 + years old and was let go for a few years, some westerners are now on the committee and are turning it around, the condo fees are very cheap. I am familiar with both the blocks you mention and amazon etc, PM if you have any questions. Edited March 18, 2017 by Peterw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I can only agree, in the Park Lane area you have two other condos built by the same developer , Paradise Park and Amazon, they are newer and with bigger balconies . You can buy a unit for 1.2 mill up to 2 mill depending on size, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay1980 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 [quote post="11722378" timestamp="1489842501" name="Munich" userid="47664"Anybody has an idea about the running costs in Park Lane?Condo fee about 11000 baht per year, cable TV 3500 baht if you want it(i dont bother because i only watch IPTV), i pay between 300 and 500baht a month for electric when i am there depending on the season, government rates (but i am not a heavily Aircon user) and about 180 baht a month for water (including running a washing machine and a showering a couple of times a day) which paid via the condo management.I have my own dedicated tot internet which i pay 609 baht a month for but there is a cheaper WiFi service also.I agree the balconies are small, just about big enough for the air con compressors and to dry some clothes, not good for sitting on the balcony, but the communal pool area is pleasant to sit when it is not too busy.Hope that helps.Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 With a budget of 2MB I would consider Lumpini Park Beach on Jomtien Beach Road--also has an entrance on Second Road. Newer than the 2 complexes that you mentioned. You could probably get a 32sqm 1 bedroom seaview unit for around that price with a good floorplan and nice size balcony. Condo fee is a reasonable 20 baht a sqm and Park Beach has 2 big pools, nice gym, library, sky lounge, garage parking, beautiful grounds, laundry rooms, sauna, big lobbies, ample elevators, and right on the beach. Baht bus runs on right out front on Beach Road. Lumpini does a nice job of maintaining and managing their properties and Park Beach has a rental office that will rent your condo should you ever want to rent it. Worth a look, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munich Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Newnative, thx for your feedback. Checking Lumpini Park on the net, I just find the location worth a look. 32 sqm with seperate bedroom seem to be a shoebox. I think I will stick to an older condo projekt with arround 40m sqm for arround 1,8 and spend 200 k for renovation. But you are right, - location is the first point to consider. On the other side I bought a big house in Huay Yai with pool that would cost me triple in Jomtien between seaside and Sukhumvit. 15 min. drive is okay for me.I will post some photos and tell you about my condo hunting soon.Munich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Don't buy anything that's not on a baht bus route. It will be a nightmare getting to and from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Unless you have your own transportation I agree. But Park Lane is 800 meter from beach rd so its possible to walk. When I lived in that area I took my bicycle to the beach and parked and continued with baht bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissmaninthailand Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Here look for more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 16 hours ago, balo said: Unless you have your own transportation I agree. But Park Lane is 800 meter from beach rd so its possible to walk. When I lived in that area I took my bicycle to the beach and parked and continued with baht bus. Even if you have a bike/car do you really want to be driving when you go out for a drink at night. If so your stay will be very short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, Henryford said: Even if you have a bike/car do you really want to be driving when you go out for a drink at night. If so your stay will be very short. Not everyone are heavy drinkers, I only used a bicycle. Also there is a free shuttle bus that leaves every hour until 8 pm. Edited March 20, 2017 by balo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 On 20/03/2017 at 2:01 PM, balo said: Not everyone are heavy drinkers, I only used a bicycle. Also there is a free shuttle bus that leaves every hour until 8 pm. Best of luck bringing your thai girlfriend/barfine home on the back of a bicycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 36 minutes ago, Henryford said: Best of luck bringing your thai girlfriend/barfine home on the back of a bicycle. LOL , its 5 minutes to walk from Beach Rd. Or just take one of the motobike taxis like most Thais do . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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