Now that I have my DTV and my banking setup finalized, I’m starting to seriously explore the real estate market.

I’m considering purchasing a condo as my forever home, but I’ve come across mixed opinions regarding condos and their ability to hold value over time.

Is the concern primarily due to the sheer volume of condos being built, leading to a saturated market? Or is it more about factors like the location, quality of construction, and upgraded finishes that influence a condo’s value over the next 10-15 years?

I’d love to hear your insights and any advice you might have on navigating this decision.

I am looking for a recommendation for a lawyer who can assist us in purchasing a condo and can help with advice on the right visa.

Thanks.

I am reading about the LTR and financial commitment. Assuming Inmajr between 40k-80k $US.I must invest $250k US in Thalland. What about Thai bonds are they good? What other options-?

I'm buying condo from real estate agency. I need attorney that will arrange all the process (fet document from bank and transfer the condo on my name). Important to know I'm stay abroad and want everything will done from distance. Any recommend on someone?

Hello everyone, great to join you all. We’re thinking of retiring in Pattaya or Jomtiem and buying a Condo there. Can we get some advice on reputable Realty companies to work with? Also the avg price for a 2 bdm 2 bath high floor with view of ocean? Thank you in advance.

Hi,

I’ve been told today that I can’t buy a condo unless I have a retirement visa because I can’t open a bank account without a retirement visa. Is this correct? Thanks in advance.

Tamar

Looking to buy a condo here owned by another foreigner.

Any experts here on whether I need an FET here to complete this as price sub 50k usd.

In theory I guess I can transfer cash and also ownership at land office without FET but letter from bkk bank ? Doubt this is possible tho. Reason for asking is I already have the cash here but didn’t stipulate was for a condo purchase.

Additionally WISE reason for fund transfer states property purchase , it doesn’t have ability to add condo name unit etc so looks like a no go using that method. Plus the fact funds remitted would be in THB and not subject to fx onshore by bkk bank whereby they can take another 1 baht off my remitted amount versus WISE trading at spot fx

Thx for any input 👍

Hello Condo Owners.

I would like to buy a condo. I have most everything in order.

Does anybody know if there is a visa requirement for property/condo transfer? I am currently on a marriage visa (no extension), will I be able to transfer the condo to my name?

What about on a tourist visa?

Does anybody care what kinda visa I have when transferring property/condo?

Has anybody in this group used Wise to transfer funds for foreign-owned condo purchase?

Careful!!! I am asking about people's experiences and not their speculation. I know there is an option on the Wise platform to indicate the purpose of the transaction, and I know one of those options is 'purchase condo'. However, I am asking has anybody actually used it and gotten what they need.

Last week create a transfer of $100 US, I indicated that it was to purchase property(condo). A week later when I finally got the funds I went to my local Bangkok Bank and asked if the transaction meets their requirements. The lady printed the form with the transaction details and there is no mention of Condo Purchase. She told me it MUST be there for the bank to do what they need to facilitate the transaction.

Anybody with experience with this matter have any suggestions?

Ok I saw the question asked about transfer for condo purchase.

However, my bank will only do international transfers if I show up at a bank branch, which is not practical.

Does anybody have experience using Wise (or similar service) to transfer the money to be used for a condo purchase? Is it possible to use Wise (it may be my only option).