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August 4, 2025Real estate
New versus older property in Thailand: comparing prices, charges and tax for 2025
Price per square metre, monthly charges, transfer fees and property tax: a point-by-point comparison of new build and older stock in Thailand for 2025.
Eric Auguin
August 4, 2025Legal & tax
Mortgages in Thailand: which three banks lend to foreigners?
Lending conditions, deposit requirements, terms and documents: the three Thai banks that finance foreign buyers, and how to compare their mortgage offers.
Eric Auguin
August 4, 2025Legal & tax
Leasehold vs freehold in Thailand: risks, benefits and a model lease contract to download
How leasehold and freehold really differ in Thailand: duration, rights, resale value, hidden costs, and the clauses to check before you sign a lease.
Eric Auguin
August 4, 2025Investment
Top 5 Bangkok districts to invest in 2025: where to put your money
Sukhumvit, Sathorn/Silom, Siam, Riverside and Rattanakosin: prices per square metre, expected yields and metro access for each district in 2025.
Eric Auguin
August 4, 2025Investment
Phuket property ROI: a case study of a 35 m² studio bought for THB 3.5m and let at 8% net
Purchase price, gross rent, charges and net yield: the full numbers behind a 35 m² Phuket studio, plus the districts and costs that shape the return.
Eric Auguin
May 12, 2025Investment
Investing in Pattaya: maximise your savings and your investment with Romain Limare
A favourable baht-euro exchange rate, robust growth and a varied choice of property: why Pattaya pays off, and how Romain Limare supports each stage.
Eric Auguin
7 minJanuary 7, 2025Real estate
Wong Amat Beach: where to stay, what to see and what to do
Wong Amat Beach is the quietest stretch of north Pattaya: clean sand, clear water, a residential feel. Where to stay, what to do, where to eat, how to get around and what to know before you go.
Eric Auguin7 min
8 minJanuary 7, 2025Real estate
Jomtien Beach: Where to Stay, What to See and Do
Six kilometres of sand, a floating market, a night market and direct access to Koh Larn: Jomtien is the calm, family side of Pattaya. Accommodation, activities, restaurants, day trips and practical tips.
Eric Auguin8 min
8 minJanuary 7, 2025Real estate
Pratumnak Soi 5: the complete guide to the heart of Pratumnak
Wedged between Jomtien and central Pattaya, Pratumnak Soi 5 concentrates quiet beaches, upmarket addresses and one of the tightest property markets in the bay. The complete neighbourhood guide.
Eric Auguin8 min
9 minJanuary 7, 2025Investment
Jomtien or Pratumnak: Which Pattaya District to Buy In
Two neighbouring districts, two entirely different investment cases. Prices per m², rental yields, tenant profiles and lifestyle compared — with a clear answer depending on whether you want income or capital.
Eric Auguin9 min
9 minJanuary 7, 2025Investment
Pratumnak Property Projects: What to Buy and How
Pratumnak concentrates Pattaya's premium stock on a hill that cannot expand. Property types available, how the purchase works for a foreigner, recent developments and the risks worth weighing.
Eric Auguin9 min
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