luckyluke Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 My landlord claims his condos(Third Road area) are the best value in town(Jomtien/Naklua/Pattaya area) I pay a monthly rent of 10.900 ThB( year base) for the following : 37 sqm studio with terrace. Bathroom with separate glass door for shower(normal and rainforest). Small kitchen with 2 electric hotplates, cooker hood, fridge, microwave, toaster. King size bed Two one person couch, coffee table, 40'' TV Desk with chair, free internet(LAN) Terasse table with 2 chairs Swimming pool (small) Relax and fitness area( 4 tools) Elevator, sun-deck, underground parking. Do somebody knows a similar place for a better price or better for the same price. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 What's he charging for electric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Electric 7 ThB/ unit,( government ca. 3.50 ThB, ) I can live with this 7 ThB, lights on at 5 p.m. till 7 a.m. on every floor, underground garage, relax area... and I don't use very much the airco, prefer electric fan. Water 30 ThB/unit. Edited August 3, 2012 by luckyluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmicheald Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Jomtien beach Condos have several signs for 6,000/month. Well run.. two large pools workout equipment, shops, restaurants, 5 minute walk or less to the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) ^ Thank you, I looked at this site : http://www.expat-con...niums.html#link Nothing at the price you mention. There is one at 10.000/15.000, 30 sqm, apparently without kitchen. Edited August 3, 2012 by luckyluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 To be honest I'm sure there are hundreds of places similar with either a little higher or lower rent however your place seems to sound ok for the bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) "hundreds of places similar" " little higher or lower rent" Can you mention a few ones please, I often check the net but so far without results in accordance with my desiderata. Edited August 3, 2012 by luckyluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatballs Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Location? I've seen some nice studios around town for ~10k but they aren't near the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jombom Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 ^ Thank you, I looked at this site : http://www.expat-con...niums.html#link Nothing at the price you mention. There is one at 10.000/15.000, 30 sqm, apparently without kitchen. The website has very inflated prices, and I was not aware that there were studios there of 30 m2. As far as I know, they are all 37 or 38. You need to wear out some shoe leather, visit the place, look at some and start negotiating. Lots of people there get 78 m2 for 10 or 12,000 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 ^ Thank you, will have a look there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerspace Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Park lane, almost everything you mentioned for 10k +300 internet. Well laid out 1 bed not studio although same size. Give it 1-2 years and will be another 10000 matching rooms with all the new developments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 ^ Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I use bahtsold.com when looking for everything. Try it. Tons of rentals in Pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) ^ A lot indeed, and you can find a lot more on the net, but I don't find what I want at the price I want to pay, so it looks like I will have to agree with my landlord. Edited August 4, 2012 by luckyluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br12stol Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 View talay 2 B, fantastic location huge pool, walk to beach jomtien on baht bus route, 42m condos available longterm 8,000 with goverment electric bills and water about 200 bht per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 ^ ????? Can you please give me a link for these 42sqm condo's at 8.000 ThB? According to their website :http://www.view-talay-condos.net/vt1_rentals.php the prices for the different View Talay condos are varying between 15.000 and 40.000 ThB!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoedan Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 ^ Thank you, will have a look there. The advice to have a wander around is good advice IMHO. I pay 13K for a one bedroom 55 m2 place in Central Pattaya and its only 2 mins to the beach, so there are bargains closer to the Beach Rd area. Lots of places have noticeboards on the ground floor or in the foyer. I found my current place in the Pattaya Mail classified's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Most internet adds are placed by agents and therefore more expensive due to the added commission that they charge. Your best bet is to do a deal with the landlord direct as others have mentioned, look at the notice boards on the ground floor in these condo buildings as thats where the landlords advertise directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolHustler Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 To OP: Are you in Maxx Central Apartments ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br12stol Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 ^ ????? Can you please give me a link for these 42sqm condo's at 8.000 ThB? According to their website :http://www.view-tala...vt1_rentals.php the prices for the different View Talay condos are varying between 15.000 and 40.000 ThB!! Many for rent in shop window notice board in lobby of building, usually the best way of finding bargains in most buildings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) To OP: Are you in Maxx Central Apartments ? Yes, and intend to remain there so far, went to Jomtien in the week end, some bargains there but all in huge buildings with hundreds of condo's, not what I want. Thanks to all for the suggestions. Edited August 6, 2012 by luckyluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaoboi Bebobp Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I just spent a few days slogging around Jomtien to learn where I might want to live. So I came to the conclusion that being a 10-15 minute walk to the baht bus turn down to the beach was a good idea. However, rents in that area during my handful of checks are rather pricy compared to my nice 6,000 baht/month studio near Pattaya Klaang. Checked a number of apartment buildings on sois 5, 6, 7, and 9. Yikes! 17,000 and up. So much for that idea. So decided being east of Jomtien Second Rd. worth a try, but they're still rather above my budget, which is 6,000 to 10,000. Met an expat with 11 years in Jomtien. Said many middle class Europeans in the area and so rents are, in my view, on the high side. All rather frustrating. I may be just looking in the wrong area, although I may have to bite the bullet if I want to live near Rompho market and the bar complex. Or stay near Klaang, but I don't really want to stay in Pattaya proper. Tips? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatballs Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 View talay 2 B, fantastic location huge pool, walk to beach jomtien on baht bus route, 42m condos available longterm 8,000 with goverment electric bills and water about 200 bht per month. I'm paying about 2500 for electric right now(I know. Expensive ). Do you have any idea what the electric would be monthly with normal use there at the govt. rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ling Kae Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 To OP: Are you in Maxx Central Apartments ? Yes, and intend to remain there so far, went to Jomtien in the week end, some bargains there but all in huge buildings with hundreds of condo's, not what I want. Thanks to all for the suggestions. Aren't Maxx Central aprtments between 3rd road and soi Arunothai? Don't you have to walk in from 3rd road via the Thai Kareoki clubs and the soi dogs? Just asking as when I'm pissed I don't like negotiating 3rd. road. By the way I think the price is right, but if it is where I think it is then I don't like the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 ^ It's there Kareoke clubs demolished now, dogs still there just like in any other Soi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobo Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I stay in South Pattaya. I pay 18000 baht for a condo 38-40 square meters,small balcony, with water and electricity plus 400 baht a month for Wi-FI. It's expensive..but I have everything within walking distance..as always location,location....that's what You pay for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 ^ Location is certainly an important factor, comfort and price as well, in my opinion, especially when you are here on year base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobo Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 i understand Your concerns about Jomtien..for me it's sort of a day trip..If i had a family I would definitely choose Jomtien before Pattaya. Have friends staying there with their families, it's perfect for them...and they have very nice condos! And I agree to 100 % what You said about all the old and new house complexes in the area. It's like back home, but a lot warmer and cheaper though..to all residents of Jomtien I don't mean any harm..it' all about where You as an individual feel most comfortable.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmaduke Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 We have 50 sq meter apartments, tastefully furnished and charge only 20 Baht per water unit and 7Baht for Electric. Currently 9000Baht until peak season. Pattaya Furnished rentals 0831131241 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatballs Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I currently stay on Soi Bongkot. Yeah, it's in the ghetto but who cares. I pay 6k for a brand new air-con studio loom. I don't think I've found anything of comparative value here in 4 years of living here. I'd pay a couple thousand baht more for a little closer in town but no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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