2026

There are six key loactions with houses on large plots of land. There are six key locations where 1-rai-plus houses are most commonly found —East Pattaya (Siam Country Club, Mabprachan, Nong Pla Lai) dominates, with Huay Yai being the most active and affordable zone. Na Jomtien and Pratumnak Hill round out the prestige end.Price ranges by area:Huay Yai / Nong Pla Lai: ฿12M–฿25M for large pool...

Here's a clean example BOQ table:Sample Bill of Quantities — Residential Renovation (200 sqm)#DescriptionUnitQtyUnit Cost (฿)Total (฿)1PRELIMINARIES    1.1Site setup & temporary facilitieslump sum125,00025,0001.2Waste disposal & skip hirelump sum115,00015,0002DEMOLITION    2.1Remove existing flooringsqm20015030,0002.2Remove partition wallssqm4030012,0002.3Strip out bathroom...

  What Is a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) — And Why Every Renovation Project Needs One Whether you're flipping a property, managing a large-scale build, or simply renovating your home, one document can be the difference between a project that stays on budget and one that spirals out of control. That document is the Bill of Quantities — or BOQ. What Is a BOQ? A Bill of Quantities is a detailed, itemised...

Pattaya NPA Properties: Hidden Opportunities or Price Comparison Pattaya's real estate market offers investors an avenue through Non-Performing Assets — properties repossessed by Thai financial institutions following loan defaults or corruption/fraud cases. These bank-seized assets, ranging from condominiums, detached villas and townhouses to commercial units, are typically listed below market value,...

The 70% Rule — And Why It Can Save You From a Bad Deal If you've spent any time around real estate investors, you've probably heard it: "Just use the 70% Rule." But what does that actually mean? The Formula Max Offer = (ARV × 70%) – Repair Costs You should never pay more than 70% of the After Repair Value (ARV) — minus the estimated cost of repairs. The result is your maximum offer price. Example...

A Complete Guide to Living in One of Thailand's Most Desirable Coastal Communities Introduction Jomtien Beach, located just 3 kilometres south of the bustling city of Pattaya in Chonburi Province, Thailand, has evolved from a quiet fishing village into one of Southeast Asia's most sought-after residential destinations. Stretching along a long, gently curved bay on the Gulf of Thailand, Jomtien...

Its hard to value land pricing, as there are no public records available other than those from the cadastral land values database from the government. The Government pricing, feels a bit favoring large land owners, as they have to pay tax over unused land. (hence you see every year land bulldozed, and put banana trees on them, to save on the tax bill with the reasoning of land in use for agricultural...

Often described as Jomtien's most prestigious address, Pratumnak Hill lies between central Pattaya and Jomtien proper. The elevated terrain offers sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand, and the area has a noticeably quieter, more refined character. Several embassies and upscale restaurants are located here. Housing estates tend to be exclusive, with high-quality villas and low-density development. It is...

The quick answer is no, unfortunately. To build a project with village roads, became to expensive as land prices in Jomtien are all above 50K/wah and near the beach around 150K/Wah just for the land. Older Villas are now been bought slowly by investors, small time contractors, as well as savvy real estate agents, who strip the villa to bare minimum, renovate and sell around 17 Mil ++ But there are still...

A hard tale. Personally i think only 30 % of all pre-owned houses sold, are sold via agents. Being one this gives a bit of a bleak overall income model. So, some of the larger agencies, and visionary individuals, will also compete with the ordinary buyer looking for a home in the secondary market, for good deals. We (as some others) in general; buy - strip - renovate - sell. Making this needed profit on...