Moving to Pattaya - Finding The Perfect Condo Deal

[@jonnysmith2936]

this will be a fantastic introduction on how to rent a pattaya condo ive got to say this will be your best series of videos yet.good stuff buddy

[@Rides4Kickz]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@elsinorebrewing3841]

I concur on this sentiment.....nice choice for content

[@maureen8966]

My goodness what a view absolutely stunning

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes, absolutely beautiful. 👍

[@aminabdisalem3401]

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[@jackietreehorn6119]

The condo or the real estate agent?

[@jaredlash5002]

I love this new series. Looking forward to the next ones and living vicariously.

[@chrism2915]

I really enjoy all your real estate/condo vids. I hope to be renting one myself in the future. Thanks again for all the info and entertainment.

[@paulrose6696]

Looks like a very interesting series coming up, looking forward to seeing more properties. Good luck with your search.

[@harryjames1710]

I used the same agent before found them very help full and professional..

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes, I used them 2 years ago and thought they were one of the most professional in town so gave them an opportunity to help me again. 👍

[@antoniosimoes2516]

@@Rides4Kickz can you give me the email adress of this agency!? Thanks mate!

[@Rides4Kickz]

@@antoniosimoes2516 [e-mail]

[@antoniosimoes2516]

@@Rides4Kickz Thanks mate!

[@user-wm2tw]

Please provide pricing in baht. People do understand thai currency. You keep on saying usd and it creates a disconnect.

[@roygoad2870]

Many bargains in Jomtien too, for me a better place to live, more comfortable and the atmosphere is better, I can go jogging around my condo and find it a relaxed environment, just 10baht bus to Pattaya central.

[@markdumbrell2618]

Can you tell us the name of your condo please? I’ve been doing research and looking at Unixx

[@antoniosimoes2516]

Can you send the adress of your condo? To see if has that one i want!

[@roygoad2870]

Antonio Barros Any of the View Talay’s are worth checking out imo

[@antoniosimoes2516]

@@roygoad2870 what is View talays?🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@antoniosimoes2516]

Jomtien View Talay 1 Studio Apartment For 1000 € month!????? 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@kentrot1]

The place you stopped at for "Pad Thai" belongs to my wife's friends. Last week we celebrated their father's 96th Birthday !!!!

[@sreekesh23]

Were is it in pattaya

[@kentrot1]

@@sreekesh23 Pratumnak ... Go down Soi 4 . 2nd street turn left. About 50 meters on the right side, opposite chain link fence. *** They close early (basically a lunch place) *** .

[@sconna4951]

Amazing the way you put your videos together

[@billiondollardan]

Three times as many subscribers since back at the beginning of March! The channel is growing and the content is great! You know Pattaya is going to be crazy again in a year lol. Have a good one buddy. Best of luck

[@kentnauman9863]

It’s going to be shit for years

[@markdumbrell2618]

I have been waiting for someone to do a video like this, as always Loucous you’ve come through for me and that’s why you’re my number one you tuber. Brilliant. Thanks 🙏🙏

[@IamSpartacus1984]

Don`t be afraid to make these videos longer. I`d gladly watch over an hour of this as i intend to retire there soon. I think many others who are interested in this would agree.

[@CeejaySamesamebutdifferent]

No problem😀 Look really good and great video as always👍

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks man 🍺👍

[@randyl7354]

Your real estate agent is Hot. Your videos are so helpful & easy to watch. I sure liked that one on the 40th floor. Thanks.

[@user-wm2tw]

You really are “Randy”. LoL

[@bernie9366]

@ekim andersom She`s prettier than you in your best suit 555

[@JohnLadda]

Been renting in Phuket for 3 years. Just signed a new lease. Pre covid it was 35000 a month. They advertised it for 18000 now. I offered to rent it for 16500 and was accepted. Don't know how the situation is in Pattaya but in phuket they are desperate. So try to get the price down by yourself like I did. I rented through a facebook group. Great videos 🙏

[@brucef310]

Which group so I could check it out.

[@JohnLadda]

@@brucef310 phuket rentals, Phuket-buy/sell/rent, Phuket rent and sale property. Think those are the biggest ones on Facebook

[@brucef310]

@@JohnLadda Thanks.

[@kirstitangnaes3890]

Thank you for all your Nice videos, you do a great job. We love watch your Blog, its help us when We not can go to Thailand. We live Thailand and We have an apartment in Pratumnak. We had to go back to Norway 1.April. Now its soon winter here and We hope to go back soon. Your Blog help us in the boring time

[@toytingsombutyout157]

We currently live in Jacksonville, Florida but we own condo in Pattaya. We've been remodeling our condo from redoing the floor, balcony, bathroom, built-in kitchen counter tops. We were there last year from Nov-Dec and I'm planning to go back as soon as the 14 days quarantine restriction is over. We love watching the progress of the show and hopefully maybe we can get together when we're there. Toy Tingsombutyout

[@johnsullivan1510]

Lucas you look so much better in shirts instead of tee shirts. Very impressive

[@fergman300]

The Renthub reference was really helpful....thanks, Cheers to the super cute realtor showing you around. Im ready to leave CA in a couple years Pattaya looks like a great place to move to.

[@SonyHDTV42inch]

Spot on, 1st condo, nice balance, upper floor above the street noise, walk about many places, views, night city lights nice..very cheap, got my head spinning 😯 Thanks Lucas.....Cheers...!

[@paulg6309]

great job thanks for the work you put in on this

[@marcoolinho]

Very informative. Thanks. They should give you a discount because you are promoting the whole market and related activities.

[@tomslife2956]

Thanks for presentation love to following ur Blogs lots of info for any to move to Thailand keep up the good work by away I'm Thai-American living in the US for 46yrs now just retired from UPS company 2yrs ago..

[@lrodd247]

Hey Tom, congrats on your retirement! I also work for UPS in California and will qualify for retirement in about 5 years and I'm only 44 years old 😎 Hope the pension is treating you well! Did you decide to stay in the US?

[@PREPFORIT]

Great location. Looking forward to future Condo viewings.

[@somluck2813]

The biggest issue I have with condo, especially in tourist areas is the short term rentals. Leases are not allowed to be less than a month, but there appears to be a lack of enforcement by the relevant Jurisdic Person especially in tourist areas. I look at The Base condominium on 2nd Road. There 3 tour buses filled with Chinese tourists in the parking area. I went to the Juristic Person office and noticed signs in Thai, English and Chinese all stating that there is no short term lease. I spoke to a person in the Juristic Person office who confirmed no short term lease agreements. HOWEVER, the person who was in the Juristic Person office suggested that I speak to the lady sitting in lobby (who was decked out in a lot of gold jewellery). The lady was very helpful and confirmed that 1 night, a couple of days etc absolutely no problem. Also, if one looks on Agoda and/or AirBnB, The Base is available for single nights. Living in hotel is fine for a holiday, with the loud conversation and people enjoying their holiday. But for those who want a condo for a home, I would really want to know that only yearly leases are available and even better, if the majority of the condo are owner occupied. The other thing I am unsure about, particularly in tourist areas, is the enforcement of the majority Thai beneficial ownership requirement. For example, in a condominium of 100 units, 51 units are required to owned by Thai citizens. The questions I have is who occupies the units, tourists, expats, Thais, single people, families. The condominium is going to be your home. You have to live with your neighbours.

[@Ken-qk1jj]

Well said, as you now pay property tax then just report those who are running illegal hotels. The base etc. Who in their right mind would live there, absolutely full of short term rental. Report to police , local government and agoda etc.

[@mooreaooo5220]

It is not 51 units, it is 51 percent of the sqm

[@johnshores4745]

This will be me early summer next year when i relocate . Centric sea is one of my favorites that ive looked at . Jomtien and Pratumnak are the areas i shall be looking as i dont wanna be spending over 12k baht a month

[@inCARSONate]

Go see Steve at Condo Pattaya Laguna 3 Maldives in Jomtien - LMK if you need me to make a connection - cheers!

[@brucef310]

Damn you that broke. My budget was $45K Baht for a place.

[@johnshores4745]

@@brucef310 if i find cheaper ill rent that just need a comfy bed toilet and a balcony ,

[@koolklem7889]

Very informative as usual. Thank you !

[@MalMilligan]

Fantastic vid - ty. Showing the website info is super helpful... looked like some units in this building are for sale also. Very little cabinet space built-in for a new construction compared to some places. I like the high floor views (and limited flying insects) but would not want the foot traffic to amenity spaces right on my floor... or the noise from partiers. I always look at the 2 stairwells in proximity of the apartment in a high rise also... cheers !

[@MrSaabsucks]

The real estate agent is a beauty.

[@gmanderson2009]

absolutely stunning

[@smalltime5195]

Great idea very interesting..

[@leoslayer3304]

Timing of this is great! I have actually been looking for two weeks around Bang Saray, will be watching this and I hope you get a great deal 👍🏻

[@jgb4unme1]

i am excited to see what you take us to look at! this series will be a fav, i am sure!

[@gkprivate433]

that unit has an OK 11:22 living room area. I like the stove top. I do not see the need for a washing machine since I love the little local laundries but it can come in handy. The bedroom has notmuch walking room which is odd. I personally do not want a big building. 4 or 5 floor complex is my preferences

[@Mrfrontrow]

Thanks for taking us along. I am looking forward to the series. Cheers, from San Diego, CA

[@rededwards3479]

I would sit at that view(8:33) all week and trade stocks. Beautiful.

[@stan2503]

Right up my street this. I think, for me Pratumnak is the best area of Pattaya. It’s the place I’d live and hopefully will. It’s got it all really and nice one for this, you may well save me a lot of ground work. Look forward to the next one. One thing I’ll say is the new developments have the bells and whistles but the condos lack floor space. It’s very cleverly done but it’s for me cramped. Some of the older established blocks might not have the X Factor but you will get more living area for your buck. For me this is brilliant as it’s the area I’d choose to live and big 🙏. Look forward to the next one.

[@roygoad2870]

The problem with Pratumnak is there is no baht bus, you will need a scooter

[@brettallan7417]

I am not a big fan of central Pattaya. In good times it is way too busy for me but that is a personal choice. We are at Naklua just off Pattaya-Naklua Rd in a 73 square metre condo. It is well appointed with a full European kitchen. A baht bus is 10 - 15 minutes to Central Festival or 10 minutes the opposite way to the fresh seafood market. Opposite Wongamat Beach which is probably the cleanest beach other than the islands. We have a great 180 degree view of the water and the Sanctuary of Truth. Highly recommend the area.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Naklua: great location.

[@keithd1219]

What do you pay per month? Would you mind naming the complex? Sounds nice

[@brettallan7417]

@@keithd1219 AD Hyatt Condominium, Soi 16, Naklua

[@johneverett6751]

Hi look I just don't understand why people say central Pattaya is to busy for them?? Yet..tell us how far they are away from the action..If your in Pattaya enjoy it don't waste time in a baht bus going back and forth..Just my opinion each to their own.Central Patts for me..👍👍

[@drdr76]

@@johneverett6751 Some of us who are looking to retire like it quiet but also want the option of being near entertainment venues for a night out or for when we have visitors from out of town. Naklua looks like it might fit the bill for me. I will be moving next June when I retire.

[@johneverett6751]

Wow ..Everything we need is on your channel..yet again..👍👍👍

[@Tooma1979]

As I’m new here, I can only go off the last maybe 20 viddies but I’m sure V has got a lot less smiley as the viddies go on I think it’s time you took a trip to the flowers shop and buy a nice big bunch for her, she defo deserves a few smiles after being dragged here there and everywhere lol

[@halp112]

Great Segment. Cant wait to see the rest of this journey. 👍😊

[@jeasy1221]

Greatly appreciate this series Lucas. Looking forward to the journey and the excellent information along the way! Thank you!!!

[@Rides4Kickz]

My pleasure!

[@dantae666]

Thank you this is most useful

[@paulgrant2179]

Thank you loucous, perfect timing currently planning my first long stay in pattaya

[@ezra4925]

Very excited about this series, i may be doing the same very soon (finding a condo, will never buy). This first one, Centric, agree with you, the location and common areas are great, however the unit feels very cramped, i like spaciousness myself specially for two people.

[@user-bn6op9rr8c1]

Susan is nice helping you.

[@giannagiavelli5098]

9:07 the hitler pillows are awesome. One thing I always notice is... thai condos are for if you have no hobbies. No books. No 3d printing room. No music room. Just livingroom (tiny) bedroom (tiny) kitchen (tiny) and if you want to upgrade that to anything close to western standards minimums (aka 1500 sq ft) its priced through the roof as luxury.

[@earicome]

Yes many are far too small for anything than just a short stay. This size seems to appeal to the other SE Asians like Chinese etc because they are used to living en masse in shoeboxes, like The Base and as such have many of those people who go stay there.

[@lalolalo1233]

when a sales agent don't give you a straight answer, run! all looks nice, but the actual living quarters it's like a newly remodeled motel 6 suit. Just rent, no commitments in a nice area and hopefully with those stunning views of the ocean if that tickles your fancy, else you can visit those any given time and return to your rental.

[@russthomas02]

You have a knack for presenting these videos ! Thank you 👍

[@felipelombardiinaustralia6482]

I love Thailand so I guess this might be my favorite retirement place to live. Great video mate, well done!

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks a lot!

[@sXing89]

Great video. For someone that has been to quite a few condos in SEA myself and usually stays at the Base in Pattaya, this was quite insightful!

[@garyfarmer471]

Enjoying this.

[@Arowana316]

So informative and helpful thank you great videos 🙏👍🏻

[@shawnr888]

This is really awesome, I'm looking forward to the entire series!

[@soidogcowboy3282]

I stayed at centric sea...nice rooms, quieter because it's off the road a bit.

[@StephenWestrip]

Great idea for a new video series. I will be doing this in the next few years. Obviously prices will change but I imagine the process will not too much. I agree with you about Centric Sea. Nice condominium but that unit was so-so. To my mind it was poorly laid out. It was a difficult shape/layout.

[@willvm394]

Also, it was expensive for the size.

[@stevewhittaker5070]

I had a lot of great amenities beautiful place wow!!! That pad thai didn't look too bad either. All that wonderful food over there killing me over here. Thanks again. Stay safe. From the US

[@ukbizjets]

Great video and information. Looking forward to the rest of the series

[@molonlabe9602]

I'd think, given the current circumstances, you should be able to find a palace for $400-$500. Look hard, it's there. Surprised you're moving, I think your current location is prime for that side of the bay.

[@jackiechang1572]

Great looking forward to rest of series on condos but maybe you should mention what rate for water and electricity each condo is charging if possible

[@somluck2813]

Condos do not charge electricity or water. The manager (the Juristic person) will facilitate connection. If you rent will pay the normal rate to the utility provider.

[@ricksmith7308]

Really enjoyed this video and look forward to the rest of the series

[@ReeshardTravel]

Great video. This is going to be a great series. Can't wait to see the condo on Soi 15.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Coming soon, Tuesday 👍

[@ReeshardTravel]

Rides 4 Kickz wow quick turnaround! Rock on!

[@mattstakes7047]

Thanks look forward to this series!

[@samuilover3136]

Hey Buddy nice slick job as usual. I think a lot of people living in and around Pattaya and further a field , like me, will find this video useful and will save them a lot of 'leg work'. Looking forward to seeing more properties in your forthcoming videos and at the same time presenting a decent current market overview and that voice - it's liquid !

[@ka509]

This was enormously beneficial!!! Thx

[@gizmoinasia6080]

yeah good info there i think Pattaya will bounce back maybe 2022, but nice time to get a deal while its quite, look forward to the next one cheers!!

[@larry-notthecableguy]

Nice. Looking forward for your findings!

[@stevenkrieger5483]

Looking forward to this series

[@johnveca2979]

When looking at condos in a place like Patts it's important to focus on where you're going to be spending most of your time, and that would be your unit. The view of the city, the common room, the gym, were indeed very cool and these amenities are a selling point from the agent's perspective, but it shouldn't be a significant variable when making your decision, IMHO. The unit looked good (but lukewarm for sure), and a little small for two people. This condo series looks to be very resourceful. Great vid mi amigo. Chok Dee Khrap. And by the way, hold out for the perfect deal because it's out there.

[@robertdenham1466]

Best way to get a good deal, is post on the numerous Pattaya Real Estate pages on Facebook. Private owners on there , so avoiding agency commission. Also a number of Thai freelance agents, who seem to have good deals . Alternatively, once you have found the building you wish to rent in, go direct to the Reception staff or Juristic Office, they should know which owners are looking to rent out their units. In buildings such as the View Talays, there are also notice boards advertising as well.

[@Buggsy61]

Cheers Lucas that is really useful info and professionally done as usual. Looking forward to the ex next instalment

[@macboracay184]

Perfect timing...I'll be there...

[@billl44]

Great video, Lucas, I live in Los Angeles, for $500,all I can get is a small room(bed,drawers,desk). Watching this video, I was drooling at what I can get for around $500. Keep up the great works, looking forward to the future videos in this serie.

[@lossie76]

I wish i lived in a condo in Pattaya right now. Looking forward to seeing more. Good luck in the search!

[@cb2022]

Yeah now... but in a year or 2 you'll be like what the hell am i swimming in chinese soup for?

[@kevinrobinson2745]

Yes, another top series upcoming.....will be an avid viewer Lucas. As this might just be my modus.....when things get better. Top Man 👍👍 Rent Hub looks like a great tool

[@liuyi4852]

Thx for the good view of Pattaya condo.

[@chrisfinn7907]

Besides looking at various Condos you need to ask how much they charge at each unit for 1 unit of electricity and 1 unit of water..

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes, once I narrow the field down, that will be front and center in the final decision making process.

[@somluck2813]

The cost of electricity and water for condos is the rate charged by the relevant utility provider. I believe for April, May and June, i paid pretty much nothing because the Government provided rebates for electricity as part of Covid measures.

[@chrisfinn7907]

@@somluck2813 The rate varies..it is the Condo landlord / owner who sets the utility price...it should be government rate but like I say the rate is set by the landlord which is why it is one of the first things to check when taking out a lease

[@ricardo123858]

When in Pattaya I rent a 1 bedroom condo in City Centre Residence just behind 3rd Road. 1 month 12,000Baht and pay 1000baht for cleaning after I leave. I like the area as I can walk to LK Metro and many bars and restaurants beach in 10 minutes. It suits me as it is difficult to find Condos for short periods at this price. As I am now retired my next visit will be 3 Months. Hopefully early next year. I think your video will be very informative for viewers. I look forward to the next series.

[@easystreet1888]

I think you should buy a condo big enough or you and suzann. This series should serve as a great boost for her business.

[@DaystateFox]

I like the Pratumnak Hill area, agree with you on that condo, common parts great, unit could be better. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yeah, every building or complex has it's good and bad. The final decision will be weighing pros vs cons and the overall value 👍

[@sconna4951]

Great episode and look forward to the rest, be a great insight to see what lies ahead for me hopefully 🤞🙏

[@toddripcity7878]

Nice! I use to live in Cozy Beach. Been to that restaurant many hundreds of times...lol.

[@hillbillyinparadise]

Nice series to follow. I hope the same agent shows you around.😁😁

[@flipflopgirl3786]

Pretty nice!

[@ayadalzahron]

Good luck with your search.

[@markthomas1341]

Great introduction into renting Condo,s....especially that Rent Hub site. Interesting to see the price difference dependant on location. Thanks for great honest video presentation .

[@gregoler4805]

great video, we'd love a series like this

[@jmsiii4751]

I'm currently in Central Pattaya, been here 9 months, condo room is small but very clean, the owner cut me a good deal, just outside the lobby is a Tesco Lotus, 7-11, a great food cart I love, plus a good restaurant 25 yards in the other direction. $50 baht taxi to Soi Buakhao. I know there are some good places for cheap out there. Good video!

[@badhabitz69]

Can you recommend any places thanks???

[@garyharman9331]

Thanks, a great information, and gave a dreams to get away from all the stupidity going on here in the USA. I'm 69 and thinking of moving and retiring to Thailand. Thanks again for your great videos.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Nice but too small, and condos always have such low ceilings. Great video. I'm looking forward to watching them all.

[@jebjoe2006]

Also would be cool if you covered the car and motorbike parking situation for each place you visit. This is a make or break option for me!

[@zoltanl8056]

a month ago signed a 6 month lease for about 40% discount for what last high season the 12 months leases were going.... prices are definitely down, and as tourism and border opening looks like, it is abot to stay down for a while.

[@vinceshy7577]

Look at a unit in View Talay 6...next to central fesitvql...be sure its on the south side of building. Ive been staying in this building for years. Great staff, good parking, huge pool, lots of little soda stores, massage and salon right on ground floor. There are newer, but this is a sweet building.

[@vinceshy7577]

oh and 2 small restaurants too...tho i left in February so some of the stores, etc may be closed.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes, I've considered this property but I like an enclosed bedroom and most of them are studio open type floor plans.

[@blackthaiaffair1475]

Good stuff Lucas! Adds to my browsing here in AZ of best places to live over there! Appreciate the tours and look forward to the series...Have a great evening...rb :)

[@gibbs2799]

I expect many fire sale condos on the market and it will only get better under the current conditions.

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Nice insight into what is about, looking forward to the next, 😁👍

[@joelmonkley6177]

I wanna be wowed I am with Susan she's a class above the average Pattaya girl

[@rwg4397]

Great video as always, cant wait to travel back!

[@stevejustice1352]

I have stayed at March hotel...it is a block from centric sea...can't wait to see units.

[@robertlombardi5317]

love all the videos great job