Living in Pattaya

Posted by Party Pete on May 6th, 2008 filed in Lifestyling, Real estate

Ideally positioned along the Gulf of Thailand approximately 93 miles south east of the Thai capital of Bangkok, the country’s most famous seaside resort Pattaya is one of the kingdom’s most popular holiday destinations. With its enjoyable surroundings featuring great beach areas, booming nightlife, superb dining and wining, and outstanding shopping amenities, living in Pattaya is by many considered as the best life possible.

Attracted by the Thai laid-back way of life and the comprehensive tourist infrastructure of the resort, many westerners, including Europeans and Americans, have chosen Pattaya as the most ideal place spending their retirement years. The very affordable living cost is another huge benefit. In addition, compared with the west, the crime rates here are much lower and the year-round enjoyable climate is an important factor for settling down in Pattaya as well.

Whether your choice of accommodation is a condo, bungalow, villa, or single detached house, Pattaya offers a wide range of property options. Particularly apartment units are popular among foreigners, which is the sole type of accommodation allowed to be owned by non-Thai citizens. However, there are a few demands, which are explained in the Condominium Act (1979). Pattaya propery guide

Hiring or buying a condo in Pattaya isn’t a tedious procedure anymore, since numerous of real estate project developers, consultants, realtors as well as property agencies are eagerly trying to provide the most satisfying services. Some of the well-established companies run their own websites on the internet, providing details including: facilities, expected prices, and several photographs of the condo, making it less complicated buying the apartment of your choice in Pattaya.

Especially around the resort’s prime areas, a large number of the apartment units are already sold before the completion of the building activities. Bang Saray, Tawonron Beach and Jomtien are examples of much wanted living areas. Today, many different styles of condominiums are available in Pattaya ranging from the most spacious and luxurious to more budget-friendly options. Styles include: townhouses, single units, single detached properties and multi-roomed apartments. Usually standard facilities feature: equipped kitchen, spacious living room, sleeping room with one or two beds and comfortable bathroom.

Pattaya condos are quite popular among western retirees

 

Several of these apartment complexes come with amenities for residents such as car parking, swimming pool, sauna, fitness room, laundry service, game room, meeting rooms, tennis court and a convenience store. In addition, the units are well-secured. Also, buying an apartment in Pattaya might be a good long-duration investment, yielding significant profits. Compared with other properties such as villas and houses, the apartment unit’s prices are particularly high. The unit’s expenses for exterior maintenance and interior costs are rather low also. Living in Pattaya

Before buying a certain condo you should first check some issues that might be important for you. Usually apartment units are operated by a condominium association, which have their own rules and restrictions. Some condos do not allow pets, while other things like car parking, maintenance fee and additional services should be checked as well.