Yes, you can. Foreigners can own a house in Thailand. How else there are thousands of foreigners (“farangs” in Thai) living in Thailand? And not all of them live in a condo… Some would own a small affordable, cheap house somewhere in East Pattaya, Central Pattaya, or perhaps even in Bang Saray. Or a “prestige” villa property with a private pool close to the beach in Jomtien or Pratumnak...
Facts, fairytales, and loopholes…In principle, foreigners can not own land in Thailand.There are no treaties with any country allowing a foreigner to acquire land in Thailand.So the rumor that a US citizen could own land in Thailand is nonsense. Why exactly is Thailand so panicky about its traditional rule that foreigners cannot own land in their name? We believe it is...
The question is: Do you WANT to live in Thailand permanently? Of course, your answer is: YES! What other country in the world has so much to offer? Some people think that Thailand is a Third World developing country. Oh well, one can be wrong. Nobody and nothing are perfect, but Thailand, in our opinion, comes close. With the utmost respect for its monarchy, religion (Thailand has the second largest...
This headline can be interpreted in two different ways:Is it can RENT or can LET?In the correct vernacular, a tenant 'rents' a property whereas a landlord 'lets' their property to a tenant.Let us just have a look at both.Can foreigners RENT a property in Thailand?Yes, you can, and it is quite easy.No matter what type of visa you have, even on a tourist visa (used within 90 days from the date of issue and...
How long is a piece of string?Proper investments in general are tailor-made designed to meet the individual needs of the investor.You might feel comfortable on the stock market, cryptocurrencies, or property investments. What is your profile?Are you in for a quick buck? Do you dare to take risks? (High risks pair with high profits or disastrous losses) You have “time” to...
Amazing Thailand.I am sure you have heard of that expression before.To operate a real estate agency in Thailand you do NOT need a license.You do not need a license, but as a foreigner, you would need a valid visa and obtain a work permit.Thai nationals can work as a realtor without any restrictions. It is actually quite strange that such an important business does not violate...
Let us start on a positive note: Everyone can buy a nice home or condo in Pattaya. And why not? Living in Thailand is wonderful. Not just because of the climate, but the friendly and tolerant Thais are very open to blend-in with foreigners (called “Farang” in Thai) living here. And there is more: What about the costs of living, laid-back lifestyle and Thai food? Thai cuisine is considered one of the...
Why would I bother? It is the real estate agent’s job to sell my property. Not mine. That is partly true. It is indeed the real estate agency that will try to promote, market, and sell your property. Normally they spend quite a bit of time and effort on this. All unpaid for by the way. The ONLY reward an agent receives is when he actually sells the property. If you had it listed with dozens of others,...
Billionaires, movie stars, teddy bears, and diamonds. We got it all covered in this thrilling episode of the rich and famous. Pattaya’s most prestigious project: The Cove. Who builds 100 luxury apartments (from 91.5 square meters up to 565 square meters) over 18 floors with underground parking for more than 100 cars on one of the most prominent and pretentious beachfront lands in the whole of...
Pattaya is overbuilt, yet they keep building. Construction sites everywhere! It is crazy.All these buildings: Half-empty!Many units are unsold!Never, ever buy a property in Thailand.The weather is too warm anyway. And the Thais do not even speak English.And the food? Do you think I eat Thai food?! Way too spicy!Can I have another beer, please? What time Happy Hour...
You need to have a visionary mindset and some backup capital to do what Nigel Cornick has done for Pattaya City.Pattaya back in the year 2000. Indeed, nothing much more than a growing resort destination on the Gulf of Thailand.Traveling to Pattaya from Don Muang International Airport would take 3 to 4 hours.The most expensive bottle of cold Singha beer would cost you probably THB 90 down Walking...
Surprised?Money talks everywhere, isn’t it?Town & Country Property is one of the leading real estate agencies in Pattaya.Since 2003 we are active on the Eastern Seaboard and dealt with hundreds of, mainly foreign, clients.The fact that our client base merely consists of foreign investors is simply explained because it is not in the nature of most Thais to work with an agent. Even though this agent is...
Town & Country Property is delighted to be appointed “preferred agent” for Serenity Jomtien Villas.This brand-new exciting luxury pool villa project is in the heart of Jomtien. (GPS)Serenity Jomtien Villas is heading to become THE premier housing residence in Jomtien, combining functional modern design with peaceful living in one of the best locations in...
And the world is kept in a grip. A deadly one.I remember Q1 2020.On 29th February 2020, I just returned to Bangkok with my son from our annual holiday in Europe(Holland – Belgium – England).A week later, my mum, who lives in the city of Breda (Netherlands), called us and told us we were “justin time”, as her city (Breda) was locked down. A sudden reality, almost surrealistic.The World Health...
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We do NOT recommend using a real estate agent in Pattaya! Why would you? If you want to let or sell your property it is much easier to advertise it on several (classified-) websites; post announcements on memo-boards as you will find them at places like Foodland; Friendship; Big-C Extra; Tops and Best Supermarket. Of course, everyone would know of a workshop where you can make a banner or signboard…...
Infrastructure is all. The driving force of growth and prosperity. Pattaya has its own airport: U-Tapao. Just some 35 kilometers south of Pattaya you will find the airport (near Rayong). The international airport that is with current flights not only to domestic destinations like direct flights to Samui; Chiang Mai; Phuket; Hat Yai and Udon Thani but also International destinations like Macao; Nanchang...
The property industry in Thailand is quite different from many other countries Not necessarily better or worse; but less transparent. For example: When you want to buy a home or condo; where do you start? Perhaps you would pick up a magazine to check property adverts or go online to Google what’s around? When you start to explore the “property market” here in Pattaya/Thailand it almost looks as if...
Living and working in Pattaya is great. It’s a vibrant city with lots of things to do and to see. Now, what’s that with people that criticize MY “Pattaya” as a destination of their choice? Have they ever been to Pattaya? If Pattaya is ONLY Walking Street; how come Bangkok is not ONLY Nana Plaza or Soi Cowboy and Amsterdam ONLY known for its Wallen? Berlin, Germany’s capital is mostly praised...
My dad always used to say: “It doesn’t matter who you know. What matters is who knows you!” And there is a lot of truth in there… Town Country Property PATTAYA is very well known on the local Property-Scene. As one of the oldest realty professionals, Town & Country Property Co., Ltd has always been at the forefront of creating Pattaya into “a better place”. This starts with YOU of course...
Pattaya – Thailand’s favorite tourist destination! Yearly some 35 million tourists visit Thailand generating near 2,000 BILLION Baht in tourist revenues. Neighboring Thailand’s biggest deep-sea port Laem Chabang and with International airport Suvarnabhumi Bangkok on just over an hours’ drive: Pattaya’s beach resort is Thailand’s most popular destination. Lots to offer here in Pattaya as many...
The word “view” immediately brings several random thoughts to mind and first among them is the well-worn adage “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, writes Dave Buckley. In essence, what one person considers a delight, others may not. Sea view or city view? Which would you prefer? For me much depends on which stretch or water and what city we are talking about. Just because you can see the...
Pattaya – Thailand’s favorite tourist destination! Yearly some 35 million tourists visit Thailand generating near 2,000 BILLION Baht in tourist revenues. Neighboring Thailand’s biggest deep-sea port Laem Chabang and with International airport Suvarnabhumi Bangkok on just over an hours’ drive: Pattaya’s beach resort is Thailand’s most popular destination. Lots to offer here in Pattaya as many...
Life is good…on Jomtien Beach! After some 14 years servicing our TOWN & COUNTRY property clients from our real-estate office located on Pattaya-Tai road; our company now moved to a brand-new loft-style office at Jomtien Complex Condotel! We called it the PROPERTY FACTORY as the interiors are inspired by American-style workshops; High ceilings; exposed electrical fittings and air-cons; warehouse...
Some expats come to Thailand to work while others come to retire. The foreigners retiring are more than likely the ones who will be interested in buying a house in Thailand for their own personal use or as an investment to earn some income from rentals. For a smooth transition, you should approach it carefully and get sound advice from a Thai law firm or experienced real estate agent. Here are some...
If you are making a plan to sell your home, choose the right combination of colors to decorate both from outside and inside to your home. It will increase the amount of money potential buyers will be going to pay for it. Choose objects and colors that simply look attractive. A color is a powerful tool that can be used to inspire emotions, create space illusions or simply set the mood and atmosphere for...
The main thing you ought to ask yourself when you choose to sell your home is “If I renovate?” If your home is in urgent need of repair work, then making some vital renovation work will normally mean a decent yield on your investment. Doing some important renovation deal with your condo unit or townhouse preceding posting is available to be purchased is astute and profoundly prudent. It can be the...
Cees Cuijpers (KC) was born in the Netherlands and his work background has been in the hospitality business and logistics where he specialized in marketing. His first business venture in Thailand was a luxury restaurant in 1997 on the site of the current Pizza Hut on Pattaya Beach Road. But that was only the start. In 2003 he joined Town and Country Property Company, a leading real estate outfit in...
Australia’s famous place is Thailand. Contributing to the economy of Thailand, different packages for tourists advertised every weekend through different promotional means. This will make them proactive by help them to structuralize their budget according to the deals and their available resources. These deals can be more attractive by the additional facilitation to the tourist like travel...
Thailand is Asia’s primary travel destination and offers a host of places to visit. There are many wonderful places in Thailand that are the reasons; more than sixteen million people visit Thailand each year. There are many beautiful Thai islands as well as other type of travel destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and phuket. Tourism has been just one factor in the country’s development. Thailand...
International school in Pattaya creates a challenging environment regarding student education. While families have confusing situations in terms of where their children have to enroll for education. Meanwhile, the international school system creates a tough market in terms of challenging curriculum and international standards of education. Pattaya has fallowing competitive international schools in their...
A home is a place that brings all the happiness to the owner's family. Just the way it is, a home gives the feeling of the owner/tenant a new start in their life and confidence to keep running. Wherever a person goes, it is the home he comes to relax and sleep. Although most working men and women spend only a few hours at their homes, they want it to be of their choice as they feel it to be the place of...
Has Pattaya really gone upscale? More than once I almost had to justify my reasons to work and live in Pattaya to those that have a certain judgmental prejudice about what they think is ‘Sin City’ point-blank… A short while ago I was invited to an agency gathering on the roof-top pool area at Raimon Land’s Northpoint condominium project. Standing on the 44th floor of this modern ocean-front...
When most people think of “going ex-pat”, visions of deserted white sand beaches and quaint village markets are conjured up. Moving to a foreign country with breathtaking scenery and warm-hearted people is an escape artist’s dream. But, don’t let the salt-spray get in your eyes … the reality of expat living requires a little more practicality. There are plenty of roadblocks to...
Who hasn’t spent a holiday relaxing on a pristine golden beach in Thailand and thinking: Wow, if only I could live here? Well, for many, such a dream can actually come true and you can find yourself calling this beautiful country home. Thailand is a favoured destination for expats hailing from across the globe and all walks of life, and it’s no surprise when you consider the many advantages of taking...
Pattaya is a ‘blooming’ city at least to say… Over the last decade, we have seen the city growing and growing. Every “Soi” (street) you turn in, you will find some form of construction in progress: A bigger or smaller renovation of an older building, road improvements, or sometimes a brand-new project “under-construction”. This has been ongoing for several years now and it doesn’t seem to...
Developers and realtors have actually welcomed the launch of Pattaya’s very first Property Show next year, which is scheduled to take location at Hilton Pattaya type January 9 -12, 2014. The dates accompany one of the busiest periods for Pattaya when the beachside city is generally full. Several leading businesses have currently been confirmed on the list of exhibitors with over 65 percent of the space...
Things might have seemed fairly peaceful in current months with regards to the launch of new luxury real estate projects in Pattaya but it appears Winston Gale, founder, and co-developer of The Palm has been really hectic. With just 29 systems left at The Palm, where does this successful designer go next for a follow-up high-profile project? Well, it would appear not too away – the very same place as...
An increase in traveler figures is being taken as a signal that Thailand is set to see an increase in need from overseas buyers for the Pattaya condo market, especially in popular spots such as Pattaya. When the final figures are released they are anticipated to reveal that almost 22 million individuals went to the country in 2012 and tourism officials state they expect 24.5 in 2013. General Thai tourism...
When is a condo not a condo? If you find yourself facing such a conundrum, it is highly probable you are in Thailand. Everyone who has visited Asia has probably purchased at least one bootleg item. A fake Ralph Lauren shirt? A pirate DVD? A Rolex perhaps? And none of us are surprised when the buttons fall off the shirt, the Special Features don’t work on the movie and the watch turns...
