Key Money vs Goodwill. Traps & Hurdles.
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Aug 05, 2021 Mark W

Key Money vs Goodwill. Traps & Hurdles.

Navigating the Thai rental market can be a minefield—especially when it comes to understanding the difference between key money and goodwill payments. These terms often confuse newcomers and even seas...

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FSBO – For Sale By Owner
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Aug 03, 2021 Mark W

FSBO – For Sale By Owner

Why list your home or condo with a professional real estate agency when you could do it yourself? Going For Sale By Owner (FSBO) has its appeal — no commission to pay, full control of the process, and...

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Fools in Paradise…
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Jul 31, 2021 Mark W

Fools in Paradise…

Where does it all go wrong? Isn’t it true that many “Farangs” (foreigners) are seen as people with money to burn? Even the young and good‑looking ones — the white‑skinned boys who always seem to have...

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Why do you want to live in Pattaya?
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Jul 29, 2021 Mark W

Why do you want to live in Pattaya?

Pattaya City sits in Chonburi province — one of four Eastern provinces that make up Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, a hub for major industrial estates offering plenty of expat employment opportunities. D...

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What is a good sale price for my property?
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Jun 29, 2021 Mark W

What is a good sale price for my property?

This is a quite complicated question. This is quite a complicated question.The right sale price starts with the right asking price. And before you arrive at the right asking price there are a few thin...

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Should I buy or rent in Pattaya - Thailand?
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Jun 26, 2021 Mark W

Should I buy or rent in Pattaya - Thailand?

That’s the million‑dollar question. And only you can answer it. Both options are wide open. You might even add another: Do I prefer a house or a condo? Both are available too. It all depends on your...

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Can foreigners own a house in Thailand?
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Jun 18, 2021 Mark W

Can foreigners own a house in Thailand?

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 af...

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Can a foreigner buy land in Thailand?
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Jun 18, 2021 Mark W

Can a foreigner buy land in Thailand?

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 c...

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Can you live in Thailand permanently?
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Jun 17, 2021 Mark W

Can you live in Thailand permanently?

The real 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 still think Thailand is a “Third W...

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