ResaleSample
1 / 2
฿5,900,000
Sea-view one-bedroom in Wongamat
Sample Residence · Wongamat & Naklua
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- m²
- 45
- Floor
- 21
Property Sales & Rentals
Pattaya condos for sale, bought the right way
Foreigners can own a condo in Pattaya outright, in their own name. The process is simple when the checks happen before the deposit, not after. That is where we start.
For sale
Apartments for sale
New projects and resale condos in Pattaya. Ask about any apartment on WhatsApp and we will send the full details.
New projectSample
1 / 2
From฿2,490,000
New project near Jomtien Beach
Sample Beach Project · Jomtien
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- m²
- 28
- Ready
- 2027
ResaleSample
1 / 2
฿8,500,000
Two-bedroom corner unit on Pratumnak
Sample Hill Condo · Pratumnak Hill
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- m²
- 78
- Floor
- 12
Foreigner property ownership in Thailand
What you can own, and how
Thai law is clear on condos and strict on land. Here is the short version.
100%
Freehold title in your name
Own a condo unit outright. Sell it, rent it or leave it to your heirs.
49%
Foreign quota per building
Foreigners together may own up to 49% of a building's sellable area.
Foreign 49%Thai 51%
30 yrs
Land lease for houses
Foreigners cannot own land. Houses and villas are held on a registered lease.
When a building's foreign quota is full, the remaining units can only be sold to foreigners on a leasehold basis. Always get the quota confirmed in writing before paying anything.
To register a freehold purchase, the money must come from outside Thailand in foreign currency. The receiving bank issues a Foreign Exchange Transaction form (FET), which the Land Office requires.
We never arrange nominee company structures to hold land. They are illegal, and they put buyers at real risk.
How buying a condo in Pattaya works
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1
Shortlist and view
We match area, budget and purpose, then show you units in person or on a live video walkthrough.
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2
Due diligence
Quota, title, debts and building finances, checked before you commit.
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3
Reserve and sign
A reservation deposit, then a sale agreement setting the price, the costs and the transfer date.
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4
Send the funds
You wire the money from abroad in foreign currency, and we make sure the FET form is issued correctly.
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5
Land Office transfer
Fees are paid, the title is registered in your name, and you get the keys. Usually in one day.
A resale purchase usually takes four to eight weeks from accepted offer to transfer. Off-plan units are paid to the developer in installments, with the transfer on completion.
The extra costs, in full
Who pays what is negotiable and goes in the sale agreement. Developers often cover the seller's taxes on new units.
As a rough guide, budget 1 to 3% of the price for your side of the costs. We give you an exact figure before you sign.
| Cost | Rate | Usually paid by |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer fee | 2% of the Land Office appraised value | Split 50/50 |
| Specific business tax | 3.3%, if the seller owned the unit under 5 years | Seller |
| Stamp duty | 0.5%, only when business tax doesn't apply | Seller |
| Withholding tax | Based on the seller's holding period or company status | Seller |
| Sinking fund | One-time payment per square meter, set by the building | Buyer, on new units |
| Common area fee | Charged yearly per square meter | Buyer, from transfer |
| Legal review | Fixed fee from an independent lawyer, if you want one | Buyer |
Where to buy in Pattaya
Each part of Pattaya has its own pace and its own buyers. The best area for investment depends on whether you plan to live there, rent it monthly or hold it.
1Beachfront, premium
Wongamat & Naklua
Beachfront high-rises on a quieter bay north of the center. The highest prices in Pattaya and strong demand from long-stay renters and families.
2Walkable, busiest rental market
Central Pattaya
Walkable, close to Beach Road and Terminal 21. The deepest pool of renters, and the most competition for them.
3Quiet, green, low-rise
Pratumnak Hill
Low-rise, green and calm, between Pattaya and Jomtien. Popular with retirees and people who live in what they buy.
4Value, steady monthly rentals
Jomtien
A long, relaxed beach with good value per square meter. Steady demand from monthly renters and winter visitors.
5Newer resort projects
Na Jomtien
Newer resort-style projects further south. Larger units and quieter streets at lower entry prices.
6Houses and pool villas
East Pattaya
Houses and pool villas near international schools and golf courses. Held by foreigners on a land lease.
Buying from overseas
You don't need to be in Thailand to buy a condo in Pattaya. Many of our buyers first visit when the keys are already theirs.
Live video viewings
The view from the balcony, the walk to the beach and the real state of the building.
Contracts signed remotely
Signed electronically or by courier, with every clause explained.
Power of attorney
Signed before a notary or at a Thai embassy, so we can complete the transfer for you.
Funds from your bank
Wired straight from your home bank, with the FET form issued in Thailand.
Owning a condo does not give you a visa. If you plan to live in it, we set up the right visa alongside the purchase. Visa & Immigration
Request a shortlist
Tell us what you're looking for. We send units that pass our checks, with the full costs for each.