studio , should i buy.....

[accyboy]

Hi, looking at the possiblity of buying a small property in thailand,dont all jump at once........ if what when and where should i firstly look at, thinking 1/2 bed studio . , about 10.thou gbp town house jom beach area.....

[Greg_B]

This website may give you an idea as to what is for sale/price

 

 

 

http://www.bahtsold.com/bs_view_ads.php

[BigDUSA]

There is a severe water shortage in the Pattaya/Jomtiem area and the Thai's have barely begun addressing the problem. With all the building going on, I don't know where they will come up with the potable water for all the condo's. From what I understand many Thai areas are without water many hours of the day during dry season.

 

This problem will take years to resolve.

[Shit_Happens]

accyboy.

Don't really know where to start as buying property is up to the individuals choice. I own a Studio condo in Viewtalay 2 and I am very happy with the purchase. Its been rented 100% of this year and I have even had to rent another condo this coming trip as mine is taken. But no problem because the rent from mine covers what I will have to pay.

I will PM my friends email address who is in the Real Estate businness in Jomtien and he will have a lot more answers than me.

[JohnnyK]

Someone said to me, beware of low maintenance fees as this can mean the building is going to seed (along with your investment) and there is no money in the contingency fund for serious problems down the road.

[Rex7777]

Shell condos?

 

If you buy a condo "shell," exactly what is included? Just four walls? Do the shells come with bath tubs, showers, toilets, etc? What about kitchen cabinets, sinks, etc?

 

I've seen some fairly cheap shells advertised. That might be the way to go, if a person wanted to fool around with a little decorating.

 

Rex

[Shit_Happens]

Rex

A shell is just that. A basic one say bought of the plan gives you 4 walls and you fit it out as you like, eg floor tiles, cabinets, bathroom fittings the lot. If you have local contacts or the time to do it yourself its is the cheapest way to get into the market.

[cowboy]

My bud paid the contractor to finish out the shell of one of his condo's. At the rate it has been done I'd say that most punters could probably do it themselves and get it done faster.