HOW MUCH !!! for this house in North Thailand !! 3/4 BED/ 3 BTH. Build a house in Thailand or buy ?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Last week, I Visited a very comfortable detached house for sale in North Thailand (Phitsanulok). In the previous house viewing, I discussed whether to build a house in Thailand or buy. This is certainly an option. I also view a cheaper version and have a brief discussion on what type of person/expat this type of house would be suitable for. Phrase of the day to finish off proceedings. Don't forget to subscribe for more adventures and house tours.
Baan-vana- talaykaew Housing project's FB page - / baan.vana.talaykaew
The problem with these projects are most are bought by thais as an investment, and over the years they aren't maintained, so very quickly the area becomes shabby and neglected. This makes them difficult to sell. I would always recommend renting in Thailand, but if you want to put down roots somewhere, buy a plot of land, around 300,000 baht for a rai of land in semi-rural location, and get a fixed price building firm in to build your house, and make sure there is a 2 meter high wall around the land with razor wire on the top of it.
Yes I did a similar thing. Not everyone has the Time and patience to build though and some don't like paying rent with nothing to show for it at the end. Depends on you circumstances I suppose.👍🍺
I mean really!…who’s going to buy a house with no kitchen counters?…..what planet are they on?……just include the kitchen and add to the price!
Puts me right off, buy a house then pay for it to be finished off?.?…..errr….nope
I will never by a project here. It all seems very rosy to compare a three bed box in Yeovil for 3 or 4x more expense with one of these Thai properties. But, look closer at the detail.
The external walls are 70mm thick plus, alongside the non-double glazed windows with a seriously low U value means you will need your AC on virtually constantly.
The windows are deficient of any strength and would not stop any burglar. The floor laminates are often thin and, alongside the chipboard/plastic coated skirting boards will only last 2/3 years.
As always in Thailand, its all about show and no substance.
If you are serious about staying here for most of your life then either do what James has done and build property on an independent piece of land which has already been developed locally as residential, or buy in the UK and rent here in Thailand by using UK rental income which will provide an ample surplus.
Finally, you enter into a management agreement with the other home owners but when the road collapses somewhere you and everyone will have to pay, yet there are minimal legal routes to enforcement which is why many of these so called 'villages' look a mess after a few years.
Agree with a lot of what you say Divad, but finding landing and building here can be a stressful experience. I had some problems but happy with what I got in the end. Certainly not for everyone.🍻👍
Hi James good to see you out making video's I guess 3.4 but was expecting more furnishings by the time you totally fit it out that's another million. And the neighbor's way to close what if the have children ,dogs could destroy your sanity.
Yes agree about the closeness of other properties, but it was so quiet there which was strange. Maybe there are community rules on pets and noise etc. Hope you're well mate.🍻🙏
do developments like that come with an annual maintenance fee? how much?
i'm probably like many others that prefer more space between neighbors than space in the house. i enjoy being outside in the evenings, having a beer, and appreciate the occasional walk out back to pee on a bush without showing up on your neighbors security cameras . :)
Haha Ray, I know what you mean. The maintenance fees were in the video, I think it was 14,400/$480 dollars per annum. All the best.👍🍺
Well done 👍🏽
Compared to a condo massive place yet secure low maintenance with potential for visitors and for some big pot plants on those balconies.. I don't think many would be having a grand dining table like that so for me half of the kitchen would be there cup counter plates fridge chopping board and just washing machine and a gas bottle stove with dishes bucket in that outer designated kitchen area so maybe that's why doesn't come with the counter built in.
Yes it does come as an empty shell, so you could do what you want. The upside to condos is that foreigners can have full ownership. 👍🍺
This realestate companies are making bank on foreginers . They do not include furniture , decoration and even does not have a big backyard as well .
Damm with this prices some one can make 3 times bigger house in thailand
Yes, the extra you pay for living on a housing project does make building yourself more desirable. You can usually build something 1.5 to twice the size for the same money.👍🍺
I guessed right, but am still surprised that houses within housing projects are so expensive and come with such a small plot of land. I rather have something build myself then.
Yes, after building myself I agree. 👍🍻
3.9mb
Spot on Mark, and the first correct answer. 👏🍻👍
So basically just an empty shell…..what a con
Yes, should have been a kitchen counter thrown in. There usually is in these types of houses.👍🍺
No kitchen countertop . This is ripped off.
Yes, most include a full fitted kitchen.🙏👍
You can buy them. But you will never be able to sell them.
Yes, not something I'd go for. Quite a lot of westerners on that project, so appealing for some guys. All the best.👍🍺
The house was ok but I just would not like to live in a place where the houses are so close. They seem a bit soulless as well. I think it is better to buy a used home or even build.
You should do a video where you visit those fancy schmancy houses in Bangkok where many of the Lakorn are filmed. I think they are called emperors house development, but it would be fun to see one of them.
Keep up the good work. We all enjoy your videos
Cheers Paul, I agree. These projects can feel a bit sterile. Yes maybe when I'm next in Bangkok I'll check out some luxury places.🍻👍
James did you not discuss the wall problem 6months ago, yeah you did & stated you are reticent to remove the trees when advised! Trees grow very quickly in Thailand so I would get stuck in before you loose another year, bite the bullet with right machinery pull the wall & put stays concreted in & new "shrubs" or trees (further back) to hide the wall. Put it down to experience as you'll be pleased to see your walls fixed.
Yes you're right it's been an ongoing problem. It's been difficult to get someone to do it. I only saw how much much worse it has got when clearing that area. I'll hopefully be getting it sorted next month. My builder said he can put stays on my side. He said pulling the wall will break the posts. We'll see how it goes.👍🙏
@@jamesabroad8589 Check out King Piers LLC ..or repairing leaning walls on TH-cam. I would say it's about lessening the opposing force prior to straightening, maybe waste your money stays without straightening. Always the need to do homework prior to the task at hand, good luck.
I got it wrong as I thought 4.9m but having said that it was hard to put a price on the fittings and how they charge it, I still would prefer a more private type house with more garden though, cool vlog James cheers.
Cheers Mick, I felt the same about the space and garden. Hope you're well mate.👍🍺
Not for me no privacy and did you say the kitchen is not included
best video... nice,,,
Thanks Teuku.👍😁
These modern Thai houses on estates are too close together.
These houses have too many and too big windows which is not very economical if you have any conditioning in the house.
It seems to be the norm. Here John. Even the more expensive estates have tiny plots. I think the windows and door were double glazed but yes big windows aren't great for cooling.👍🍺
@@jamesabroad8589 I have never seen a housing estate with double glazed windows in Thailand. Usually only bought in Thailand by Scandanavian, German and Swiss.
Yes you're right. From a distance I thought they might be. Not even a kitchen counter so double glazing is out of the question.
The price is pretty much 40% of the cost of the same design about 20-25 km (30 to 45 min) outside Bangkok in Min Buri or Taling Chan.
It is Land and House Development? There seems to be only one mold for all the prefabricated walls. Just like 6 old chinese men own all of Thailand.
Overpriced James, I'd say about 1.9 Million If You only get the Shell & NO Furniture & Fittings..
I would agree that to build yourself it would cost between 1.5 - 2 million with a standard finish and materials. You're always going to pay a premium on these types of projects.👍🍻
Nice video mate and not a bad gaff that but as with all housing developments in Thailand, the houses are far too close together. As you said, no good for nude sunbathing 🤣🤣👍
Yes we both like our space mate. Might cause a few accidents sunbathing in the buff on that terrace.🍻👍
House looked nice but very overlooked.....for me building your place in nice quiet spot will always trump buying something similar to the house you looked at.......really enjoy the videos.....keep up the good work James 🙏
Thanks Chris, yes, there wasn't much space between the houses at all. Hope you're well mate.👍🍺
Good info on house. James don't I think I heard you mentioned you retire to Thailand many years ago may I ask what you did for living before?
Thanks Roger. I was involved in the London property market before coming to Thailand and taught English for a short time in various schools around Bangkok and Chiang Mai in the early 2000s.👍🍻
Great informative vlog. 👏🏻👏🏻 New viewer... definitely following.
Thank you. Appreciate it.🍺👍
I over price james. Nice house but to close to the neighbors. If I was to buy I'll go for house B. As you said a bit more change in my pocket. Keep safe and take care.
Yes agree David, the smaller one was suitable for a family with change to spare. All the best.🍻👍
Im going to guess 4.5 mb Well I was way off .. what I liked was the high walls and wide streets ...
It was a well run project. I can see why people would buy there. Hope all is well in Chiang Mai mate.
@@jamesabroad8589 all is well here !
Hi James. Nice short video on that housing project. Guessed correctly again ;-). It must be just a Thai thing but even the expensive projects all seem to have such small land plots given the size and cost of the houses. Its the one major negative my wife and I keep running across. Still, we have plenty of time to mull things over as to whether to build at our farm, on a plot closer to town or simply buy pre-built. Hopefully we will get into Thailand sometime in the second half of next year and still hope to meet up. best, Nick & Yisa.
Yes Nick, that 8.9 million property in the last video had next to no garden too. It seems to be the norm. here TBH. If you want space a self build or finding a property (not in a project) with land is the only way to go. All the best.👍🍻
I was guessing 2.4.
No kitchen, should be cheaper.
Haha, funny thing about the moj! I should say to my gf I was mao...but say moj, not good, haha
Yes agree, I thought the kitchen was a given in a new build. I think I've called people a lot worse without knowing it.😁👍🍻
More of such vids would be good, more affordable and big houses. Much better than a tiny condo. 100 sq m of space would be somewhat liveable
I'll be doing more for sure in the future. Condos can be very small, I'll try to find some house rentals too. 👍🍻
I guessed it correct for a change.. So many of these developments in Thailand now.. Big houses on tiny plots.. One step up from a condo I suppose.. Anyway thanks for sharing your information and expertise.. Really enjoying your vlogs, cheers.
Cheers Jim and well done. Yes when standing on the terrace you did feel boxed in/overlooked by neighbours. Hope you're well mate.👍🍺
A decent price for that house I suppose although certainly not for me. I need more space, more land, no close neighbours, my style etc etc. Great video again mate, thanks.
Yes Duncan, not my cup of tea but suitable for someone. Apparently quite a lot of westerners on this project. Hope all is well mate.👍🍻
That’s a nice house.. we have another development being built at crazy prices for a small plot and house at 2 million baht, we are well off the farang path. I have given up trying to understand Thai property prices.
Properties do seem expensive, especially if you've built here yourself and now the prices. If you want to pay that extra for not going through the hassle of building, I can understand it. Hope you're well mate.🍻😎👍
Completely agree. There also isn't a market, meaning you'll have to wait years to resell, and prices are impossible to know
@@stevenobinator2229 the properties being bought on these kind of developments when not farang are by Thais who work in the public sector as teachers or nurses, the amount of debt they are allowed to accrue is shocking.
@@bkkbound ya I've heard zero interest loans for teachers
Brother, the quality of these houses is garbage. The material is so basic and crap. In the west you would get a furnace, central air, amazing insulation, top fixtures, proper plumbing, grounded electric, garage, proper drainage. These houses are just concrete, pure concrete, with pathetic electrical work, plastic pipes, individual aircons, they dont even have screens to protect from mosquitoes. Would love to hear your thoughts???
Yes agreed, it won't be Western standard , but I've got a mate who's been on a similar project for 20 odd years and he's still happy with his purchase. Central air , furnaces etc. aren't the norm here in houses TBH. As with the whole question of building, buying or renting here, it's about weighing up the risks and what suits your situation. Hope you're well mate. 🍻👍
@@jamesabroad8589 I am back in the kingdom now teaching in Pattaya. We will have to meet up one day, first beer is on me.
No kitchen counter? What the hell? It's like saying the house doesn't come with a roof.
Yep, I thought that was a bit crap too. Only one without a counter I've viewed.🙏👍
My wife and I who is from Phetchabun and we really enjoy your videos. We are living in Ireland but hopefully in some years we are going to retire in Thailand
Thanks Dermot. Phetchabun is a lovely part of Thailand. All the best with your future plans.🙏👍
Looking forward to checking out you videos the one I am building is 4 bedrooms 200 sq her brother is building it for for 2.5 mil so we see I will do a build video have a good day
Yes will subscribe to you. Look forward to seeing your build.👍🍺
Thanks I not very good at it but hope to get better lol
Type B looked nicer in my opinion. Phrase of the day spot on as always. Tones are my weakness. Funny story about your student😂 we’ve all been there
Yes, sure I've called people a lot worse. Ignorance is bliss.😁👍
The claustrophobic nature, with the other properties so close, isn't so bad if you only have one storey, and a 6ft. wall - but 2-storey places like this are horrendous. Apart from the terrace sunbathing idea you would also have to have closed curtains/blinds in the evenings if you really favour privacy... which would make it feel even more contained - not for me at all.
However, there is one possible solution some people might entertain - if you get in on the project early enough you could always buy two plots, and build one house... Just a thought...
Yes not my cup of tea either, but pretty much sold out. Quite a few western buyers too. Nice to hear from you Harry. Hope you're well.🍺👍
Hey mate. Just woke up, haven't even finished my morning coffee yet, but I'll take a crack at it. My guess this time will be, 3.9 million baht. So I guess I was right, lmfao. Cheers, hope you're doing well, keep safe and stay healthy dude.
Spot on Andrew. Hope you're well mate.👍🍻
Yes, doing as well as I can be. Getting a little FAT though. Too much sitting around the house. Need to get out more and slow down on the eating, lol. Cheers.
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1.9 million but I am sure its will be more James
Yes it's a bit more Mac. I think you could definitely build it yourself for that price.👍🍺
I will do you a tour of my house soon, it cost me 1.5 million Baht overall. Building it on my own allowed me to design it as I went on :) Check out my garage and workshop build for 10 year price comparisons.....x2 doubled in all aspects.
I know of a house in Phuket. For the same price in a good area. My wife’s mom n dad owned it. They are very well off. It is a much bigger house.
Thats a good deal for Phuket. I've also seen very similar prices in Chiang Mai. 👍🍺
Where in Phuket?
Where have you been? Live the videos you put out
Thanks Dave. Will be uploading more now the rains are easing off.🍻👍
I got it right 🎉 It did look nice, really like seeing these house video James, great idea. Thanks for showing us. Hope all is well mate, that wall does have a lean for sure 😬
Cheers Simo, yes, I check the wall every morning to see it hasn't toppled yet.😬 Hopefully this vaccine gets underway soon, so you can get out here mate.🙏
@@jamesabroad8589 never wanted a little prick more than now 😜😆 fingers crossed. South west England sounded in better shape when I last checked so hope your British side of the family are keeping well mate 🙏
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I was out as soon as I saw no garden.
It soooo expensive considering 1 rai of land is circa 500,000bht and I’ve gone high there
Yes, very tight on garden space on these projects. There is a feeling of cram as many units in as possible to be honest. 👍🍺
Out of interest how much is 1
Rai in your village around?
Also do you know any good wall builders, I need 1 rai surrounding 2.5m high in khon kaen.
Thank you
@@JohnMartin22222 It's about 800k-1m depending how far you are from the road. With my wall experience, not really mate. I would look for well built properties/walls in your area and enquire about the builder. All the best.🍺👍
@@jamesabroad8589 thanks for the reply matey, you lost me abit on the pricing your way do you mean 800k per rai??
Just got into your channel, I’m from Doncaster building a house over in Thailand currently....... from afar...... nowhere near the size of yours and thank the lord as I can’t even get there!!!
Looking at the markets houses/land that are on the higher end side seem to be going up and up in issan which is a great thing if indeed like you your already established.
Learned a lot from your channel, thanks for the effort and replies
i got it wrong lol
You chose cheaper Paul? The kitchen is throwing a few people.
Just watching James, nice places
Needs a lovely pool and tikki bar Tony. Hope you're back's improving mate.👍🍻
@@jamesabroad8589 yes had a second sports massage and its on the mend, no real pain now, little bit more rest, brushcutted the garden today and all good, looks like im back on working in the garden !
Too many over priced houses springing up in Thailand with lack of quality :(
Similar in the UK mate. They don't make them like they used to. Hope the garage is going well.🍻👍
Awesome Video! Keep it up 💯💯👍🏽😁
Cheers Michael.👍🙏
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Thanks Mick. 🍻😎
Hi James How much do you think that house would cost on your own land? 40 to 50K
Yes Mathew, at the current exchange rate, about that. 👍🍺
4.5 mils was my guess.
Decent size and reasonable prize indeed James.
Yes Missie, especially after seeing the last house I would have guessed about the same. Hope things okay for you in the second lockdown. All the best. 🍻👍
@@jamesabroad8589 Thank you, only teasing ourselves by watching people in thailand moving around with jealous green eyes! Lol .
How come the houses never come with a closet
This is a cheaper house. I have a video with more expensive house with a closet. Australian and US homes always come with big closets for sure.👍🙏