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Is it reasonable to offer 500,000 on a house listed for 1 million by the bank in Thailand?

Jan 12, 2022
4 years ago
Michael **************
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Bank own houses in Thailand is it fair to say if bank wants 1 million for house and house has been sitting to offer 500000 or us that taking it to low.

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In Thailand, offering a lower price for a bank-owned property, such as proposing 500,000 for a house listed at 1 million, is generally permissible. Various comments emphasize that banks typically list properties based on the remaining mortgage rather than market value, and there's no risk of offending them with lower offers. However, it's crucial to ensure that any offer aligns with a thorough understanding of the property's true worth and relevant legal matters. Potential buyers should be ready to commit if their lower offer is accepted, as negotiations can be delicate, and a willingness to close the deal is important to avoid complications.
Andrew ********
Seen re possession house sit for years at full price, falling apart but full price. Amazing Thailand.
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Nick ****************
The bank wants the money it is owed back plus a small profit. Some properties are over mortgaged so will never sell. Others have a title or access issue. One I was interested in was listed as 3 rai but the deeds only covered 1 rai and 2 in dispute. There are bargains to be had but you do need a good Thai property lawyer and preferably one away from the district involved as there can be a conflict of interest!
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Michael **************
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Can you pm me his contact info
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Dave **********
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agree on the conflict of interest possibilities however after over 10 years of bringing in a Bangkok Lawyer to my Province, found a local lawyer a few years ago who has proven trustworthy.
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Janet **********
I have seen houses sit empty till falling apart, but prices didn't go down. You never know what they are doing.
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Steve *******
Bank will want the mil. That's their price. They can afford to sit on it.
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Alan *********
Will come try looking good
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James **********
No harm in offering a lower price i dont think .Maybe they their prices are fixed. Have you done any research to see how much the house is worth?
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Chris ****
Just make sure if they accept your low offer you are ready to close. It’s one thing to pay asking and take your time but if go way below asking they will lose face if you walk away.
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Dave ********
Offer them 400k, when they say no, up it to 500
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Nigel *********
It's a bank. You won't hurt it's feelings.
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Kool *******
Banks normally only make the listing for what is owed on the loan they gave. You can always ask them. You can always offer less, and if it is less than what the original buyers loan was the original owner is responsible for the loss.
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Steve *******
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Nope, they wont sell for less. They got the power to wait
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