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High End Properties Still in Demand

Mar 01, 2016

In our article for the March issue of the Business Supplement, we showcased four selective properties. One of those properties sold shortly after the publication. Taking this into account, we decided to feature some more quality listings in the high end of the market.  Located in the quiet vicinity of Pratumnak, nestled in the gated community of Majestic  Residence, this outstanding villa is unrivalled in luxury. It has everything you could wish for  in a home, from the exclusive hot water Jacuzzi to the home-theater room for private movie  nights. There is a double garage with remote controlled electric doors, children’s pool with  a water slide. Enjoy alfresco dining on the spacious terrace, overlooking the pool and  manicured gardens. This villa awaits you, located in the Majestic Residence, which has 24-hours security, a clubhouse as well as its own  access to the beach. Ref: H007637.Set in a very quiet and safe location, this property is absolutely breath-taking, with outstanding design. The owner has renovated and re-  decorated the villa. There are polished wooden floors and LED lighting throughout. The modern style kitchen was specially designed and came from Bangkok. This stunning villas is an artistic blend of luxury and comfort. It is spacious and comes well-appointed with top quality furniture, including an array of paintings from an international painter. This property has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Ref: H006037.As we move a little North, right on the beach, we have a beautiful apartment for sale in the extremely well maintained and highly sought after Baan Rimpa. There are stunning sea views from the large wrap around balcony. There are built-in furnishings throughout the condo. With 320 square meters of beachfront living space, this dwelling offers plenty of scope for redesign and endless opportunities to decorate and furnish the rooms to your own sense of style, truly making it your dream home. Ref: C006135.Our final property I would like to present to you in the Northshore Condo building. This is a rare opportunity to purchase this kind of unit on a high floor, boasting spectacular sea-views. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms as well as a maid’s room, this property has it all. The Northshore Condominium is located directly across the street from the beach and within easy walking distance to an abundance of amenities. Ref: C000561.As we have been presenting you to our company and the staff members.The next lady who joined us in 2012 was K. Sue.  She is from Sakol Nakhon Province and she is 33 years old. She first moved to Pattaya in 2009 to study English and qualified with a degree in 2010. Her first employment in Pattaya was the manager of a new venture, a restaurant in Jomtien, and she was in charge of 10 staff. She had this position for one year and it was very good experience as well as enjoyable, dealing with customers and staff. However the restaurant struggled to succeed for many reasons which were beyond her control.  She decided to change direction and was offered a position at a real estate company in Jomtien. She was responsible for property rentals and motorbike rentals, it was a great way to gain skills and knowledge. In 2012 she applied for a position at Coastal Real Estate and met Kevin, the managing director, for an informal interview in Shenanigans and she was  very thrilled to be offered a job with Coastal. Kevin had recently opened another office in Jomtien and as she lives in Jomtien, she knows the area very well, therefore it suited me to be based there  to begin with. Nevertheless, Kevin decided to close this office after approximately 1 year and so she moved to the Soi Diana office. At this time her responsibilities were to show customers properties for sale or rent, organise and facilitate maintenance issues and also upload new  listings to the website. Her present situation is being a part of the administration team at the Soi Siam Country Club office. Her responsibilities comprise of photographing new properties, uploading images and information to the Coastal web site, as well as translation from  English to Thai. Sue Says, “I have to say that I really enjoy working as part of the Coastal team, I have learned many new skills, met many interesting  customers and made lots of new friends within the company. In May this year it will be my third anniversary with Coastal and I hope that there will be  many more to come.”

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How to Purchase a Property in Thailand

Feb 05, 2016

If you looking to purchase a villa or a condominium in Thailand but you are not certain how to do it, then here is a detailed account of what you need to do.First, select a reputable real estate agent. As you are looking to buy real estate in a foreign country then you should seek expert advice and local assistance.We, at Coastal Real Estate, know how to communicate in Thai language and we are familiar with the area as well as all the necessary requirements.If you are considering purchasing directly from a developer, it is not going to save you any money compared with buying from an agent. The developer will not assist you to make an unbiased comparison with similar properties to the project that they are building and selling. The principal benefit of using a real estate agent is that they will liaise between you and the seller and they will obtain the fairest price for you and act upon your behalf to ensure your best interests are represented throughout the whole process.Here in Thailand, a foreign person is only legally permitted to own a condominium in his or her personal name.Should the foreigner wish to buy land to build a house, then he or she should obtain a long-term lease. The foreigner should then apply for a construction permit to build the house in his or her own name. By this method, the foreigner owns the house and has a secured lease on the land that the house is built on. Another method is to set up a Thai company with Thai shareholders. The said company then purchases the land and the house.The foreigner can then be a director and shareholder of the said company.A legal advisor can explain more about this. The title deed or “Chanoot” as known in Thai, should be checked out at the land office to verify that the seller has indeed the legal title of the land/property in question. We can do this on your behalf.Once everything is satisfactory with the property details, you will be required to pay a deposit to show that you are a serious buyer and willing to continue with the process. In return for your deposit, the seller will reserve the property for you and start the process of drafting the contracts for the purchase. This deposit is usually non-refundable.We, at Coastal Real Estate Pattaya, can arrange the preparation of the sale contracts for you. We will ensure that everything is legally binding and that the sale will be completed as swiftly and as smoothly as possible. Depending on which kind of property you choose to buy, when the final payment is made, the transfer of ownership will be finalised at the same time. 

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How to Make a House a Home

Feb 01, 2016

One of the things that some clients ponder on these days is when they buy a house, how can they turn it into ‘their’ home. Whether you are purchasing a condo, a huge villa or any building that becomes your dwelling, you need to add your own personality to turn it into and make it feel like your home.The form of the house never matters as much as what goes inside it - because those are the people and the special things that transform any place into a home.Don’t forget that making a home doesn’t need expensive furniture and a myriad of bookshelves and paintings.All around the globe people decorate their homes in immeasurably different ways. For some homes, family-made textiles are the central point, for others, art, and for some, a clean, simple space with minimalistic furnishings is the most important. But no matter what size, shape or style your home takes, we all have our own ideas of what a home should look and feel like. Art is too often written off as being exclusive, lavish and frivolous. But from the earliest days, people have decorated their homes with all sorts of things that mean something to them.From natural objects that have been found (like collections of shells and pinecones) and family weavings to photographs, sculptures and paintings, art can be anything and everything you want it to be. And, most of all, it adds some part of your personality to your home that makes it feel unique to you, your interests and what you find beautiful.If you are looking to make your rooms come to life, make a short list of the things that you love and want to see every day.Your list could include a collection of books that you would like to display in a creative way, a family portrait, a branch you found in the park that becomes a tabletop sculpture – or anything else that makes you smile when you look at it. Give these items a special place in your home, such as on a table, on a bookshelf or hung on the wall and they will take on a whole new meaning that gives people an instant sense of what you find appealing when they visit you in your home. It seems that for most of us, creating a home is less about the building itself, but more about the emotional connection and sense of comfort we are able to create once we enter our residence and close the door. This concept of private space is crucial to our sense of wellbeing and self-expression. Personal space allows people to do what they want and truly be themselves – whether that involves doing the housework naked or watching back-to-back TV series, it is doing what you want to do. A house does not have to be worthy of a publication about interior design to make it a positive place, but it should reflect who we are and how we live our lives. You can live in cosy studio apartment or a luxurious villa, but it will not be your own unless you are aware of your emotional response to your surroundings.The idea of “home” is about the place you feel safe and where you feel connected to other people you like. Years ago, a home was about having a warm and safe haven, somewhere to bring up a family. You can add to that the fact that we are socialised into our expectations of what home means – many of our important memories are now created around our homes. As our memories become more and more, our homes should subtly evolve over time to reflect the different stages of our development. Our personalities are not permanent – we are changing all the time and our surroundings should reflect that. People can get into a routine about things: having a favourite chair, or their side of the bed, or a particular place on the sofa. It can be good to shake these things up, so they don’t become too habitual. Rearranging and redecorating a home is not a bad thing – change can be good and stimulating. Finally, if you want your home to make you happy, it is not necessarily about hiring an interior designer or adorning your walls with lavish paintings just because someone you know had done this. It is simply about your living space reflecting the spirit of the person you are.The personal things we add to the place where we live, whether it be a house, a studio, a penthouse apartment or a huge villa, it is our personality that makes it a home, all the rest is just immaterial stuff!

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Coastal Real Estate to Visit Taipei

Feb 01, 2016

There is much talk around Pattaya that the market is slow because the Russian buyers are not here. I previously mentioned in one of my other articles here that the market is shifting to Chinese.We have seen a steady increase in this field and we are very pleased to have native Chinese staff in place to deal with the influx of buyers coming to Pattaya.One recent report from the major Thai developers, Sansiri, found that in 2014 Chinese buyers account for 30% of all units with them, with Singaporeans buyers attributing to 24% and just 11% from the Russian market.Coastal Real Estate has recognised that the market has changed and we have adapted to it. So much so that we will be heading off to a major property exhibition that is being in held in Taipei in June. Kevin Mattson, the managing director, will attend the presentation along with some of the key members of the team.The main goal of this exciting event is to address the market there and reach out to investors who are seeking to buy property in Thailand. We want to show them what Pattaya has to offer in terms of property investment. We will be working solely with Global Top Group to present their project at the exhibition. Watch this space for the outcome of this trip and we will also introduce you to some of the Chinese members of the company.Now, I would like to introduce you to the next lady who joined Coastal Real Estate is Tipayasuda Budsarakham, but you can just call her Khun Thip as it is easier to remember. She is from Sakeao province and she graduated in English and the hotel business. She got her diploma after two years in Sukhothai Commercial College and then her General Management bachelor degree after two years in VRU University. After waiting for her application for a degree, she got a job at a hotel in Pattaya that was ascertained from her job training. However, that was some time ago and later, she got a new job at another hotel, which turned out to be the front office manager. Yet this job posed a problem for her sleeping habits. She found that when she was on the night shift, she couldn’t sleep during the day. It was not so good for her health and she lost weight. She got new employment working for a condo in Jomtien but it was not suited to her so she began looking for a different challenge. She soon met Khun Tarm from Coastal Real Estate as she brought a customer to the condo where she was working. Khun Tarm gave Khun Thip a brief outline about our company and what the company was involved in. This was exactly what Khun Thip was looking for, a new direction in the real estate businesses. It wasn’t long before she went to our office in Soi Diana to have an interview with Mr. Kevin Mattson. The interview was very friendly, but Kevin’s American accent made Khun Thip a little nervous. However, she started to work for Coastal Real Estate on the 1st of April in 2013. She met all the staff in the office and realised that they were very friendly and helpful. Her job is an administration assistant and her main role is to update and upload property listings to the website. Sometimes she assists the sales team with rentals and she also takes photos of properties to upload on our website.During the last two years that she has worked with Coastal Real Estate, she has learnt many things from Kevin, he has shown her how to speak to and deal with customers and how to process different cases. She enjoys working with the company and gets up early as she looks forward to coming to the office, which is a positive sign. Thip says, “You can do everything, if you just open your mind to learn how to do it and be happy in what you do.”

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Some Selective Listings from Coastal Real Estate

Aug 15, 2017

As a property agency, we have many listings to try and find a client for. It is quite impossible to individually promote and publicise each listing that we have, therefore, it can be a difficult task to choose a selection of interesting properties to advertise in our various channels.Here, I would like to present to you some of our selective  listings we recently attained. Set in the heart of Wong Amat Beach, sits an opulent condominium named The Cove.  This majestic 18 storey building brings a new definition of exclusiveness to the popular  city of  Pattaya. The Cove offers its own private beach and excellent amenities,  including a  capacious business center. One particularly attractive unit we have for sale  in The Cove is a two-bedroomed condo with an extensive  balcony boasting breathtaking sea views, as well as a large Jacuzzi  beckoning you to indulge in such luxury. This stylish apartment is  offered for sale fully furnished to a high standard. Spectacular  beachfront living in infinite comfort. Ref: C007448. Located at the foot of the hill to Bali Hai Pier, The Waterfront Suites and Residences is a remarkable apartment building to call your  home. We have a condo for sale on a high floor, comprising of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a comfortable living space and  a custom-designed kitchen. The windows are floor-to-ceiling, offering unrivaled, stunning sea views of the Gulf of Thailand. With first  class facilities at your fingertips, this condo is luxury living at its best. Ref: C006144. As we move to the other side of Sukhumvit Highway, in the East of Pattaya, we have a beautiful villa for sale nestled in the prestigious  development, Siam Royal View. This village is situated on a hill, overlooking the surrounding area and it has stunning views of the  Pattaya skyline, Pattaya Bay and offshore islands. The house is fully furnished and tastefully decorated in a contemporary design, with  pastel shades. The dining area looks out onto the private pool which is set in a tropical garden. This villa offers the very finest features  of  high-end living. Ref: H006207. Our final property I would like to present to you is in Jomtien, View Talay Villas. This three-bedroomed home has a private pool  surrounded by landscaped gardens and has a shaded terrace. The living area is an open plan design with an equipped European  kitchen. View Talay Villas is a unique development with wide streets lined by palm trees. Combining western standards with a Thai-Bali  theme, this villa is tastefully decorated and provides comfortable living, just a stone’s throw away from Jomtien Beach.  Ref: H006117. In recent articles, I have introduced you to our company, myself and a colleague.So, now I would like to familiarize you with another colleague, K. Supian.  She has been living in Pattaya for 9 years. After graduating from commercial collage in Bangkok she started work in 2005 with the most famous spa in Pattaya as the receptionist. Then, in 2010 she felt the need to do something different and not just sit, take bookings and do the same thing every day. So she quit her job and changed direction. One day she saw the job advertisement for Coastal Real Estate, which was the first time she had heard of the company. She sent them her resume and quickly got a phone call from Mr. Kevin Mattson, the managing director. She was a little nervous about her interview as she was not fluent in English. When she met Kevin and Tarm, who is still my colleague, her first question that sprang to mind was, “Are there only two people in this company?” The answer was ‘yes’. After speaking with Kevin everything, she was no longer nervous and she got the job as an Administration Assistant of Coastal Real Estate in December, 2010.

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What Is EIA Approval?

Aug 15, 2017

You may have seen that new developments around the Pattaya area advertise when they are ‘EIA Approved’ but you may not quite understand what it means.EIA stands for The Environmental Impact Assessment, which is a process that has been applied in Thailand as a tool for environmental planning and management on development projects since 1981. The EIA has been used to recognise the effects of the projects as well as to establish the appropriate mitigation measures so that Thailand’s natural resources will be used efficiently to the economic benefit and continued development of Thailand.The EIA is fundamentally an evaluation of the significance of both potentially positive and negative impacts of a development project. These potential environmental impacts are measured, and precautionary steps are taken accordingly. The EIA is often referred to as an “analysis of the potential impacts, both positive and negative, of different types of projects or activities on the environment, conditions or circumstances that may affect those projects or activities, and in light thereof – measures for prevention, control and refinement before commencement of the projects or activities.” The topics that are covered in the EIA include; waste-water treatment, energy efficiency, solid waste management, traffic, air quality, soil and groundwater pollution, noise pollution, nature conservation, landscape, public health, visual aspects and social economic factors. This usually involves the collection and organisation of information to establish a starting point against which the potential impacts can be measured.The environmental consultant will evaluate the scheme with regard to the above criteria and draft a report which clearly identifies the direct and indirect, short and long term, environmental impacts related to the project that is under assessment.The EIA report will then make recommendations on how any identified opposing effects of the project can be prevented, reduced or managed. For projects with a significant negative environmental impact, it is required by the environmental consultant to consider alternative ways of delivering the project, more often than not these include design modifications to lessen the negative impacts, but in extreme cases can also include a recommendation to abandon the project and locate it elsewhere.The EIA report will also include a monitoring plan which details the measures that will be taken to validate the efficiency of the environmental control and management commitments that are made in the EIA report for both the construction and operational phases of the project. For example, this could include a list of water quality parameters that will be measured in the emission of the project’s waste water treatment, including the method and frequency of the monitoring and associated reporting.We at Coastal Real Estate understand the importance of the EIA and why it’s important to you as buyer of a property. For more information contact us at one of our offices.

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Welcome to Coastal Real Estate

Aug 15, 2017

For those of you who have not heard of us, let me introduce you to our company. Coastal Real Estate was founded in 2010. We have just one goal, which is to make buying, selling and renting property here in a Pattaya, a simple and hassle free process for all the people involved. With over 22 years’ experience in real estate markets in both the US and Thailand, we are able to fulfil that goal. We started out with a small office on Soi Diana and a minimal number of staff.We have since built up a good rapport with our clients and have an extensive database of property listings as well as people looking for that specific property.We recently opened a second office, located on Siam Country Club Road. Our team has steadily grown to twelve staff, including native Chinese and Thai as well as English. The Chinese market is doing particularly well at the moment. There is an increased interest in Thailand as a holiday destination and Chinese investors are looking to its property market for investment opportunities, particular in popular resort areas, such as Pattaya. We are currently seeing a continuous flow of Chinese tourists to Pattaya, which will lead to more sales of houses, condos and various businesses. We have everything in place to take care of this influx of Chinese investors.At Coastal Real Estate, we don’t look at you as just another customer. We will listen to your needs and tailor a plan to fit them.Whether you’re in the market for a place to call home, an investment property, or are looking for a responsible and very competent company to manage your existing property, we will exceed your needs and expectations. The same care is given to those clients who are looking for that perfect place to enjoy a dream vacation or simply an extended stay here in Pattaya.All our clients are our number one asset and are treated accordingly. We realise that your time is valuable and we will only show you properties that meet your requirements. You can rest assured that if we are managing your property that it will be well-maintained, both physically and financially. For those clients renting one of our spectacular Pattaya properties, you can be assured that we have taken the time to make sure that they are of the highest quality to ensure that your stay is pleasant and problem free.This article was written by Angie Turton, the development and administration manager of Coastal Real Estate

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Coastal Real Estate Keeping Up With Evolution

Mar 01, 2016

Growth strategies for small businesses is never an easy task, and being willing to change course in response to feedback from the market is as important as implementing a strategy in a single-minded way.Too often, companies take a year to develop a strategy and, by the time they're ready to implement it, the market has changed on them.Sometimes the best approach is to take it one step at a time. The real estate market here in Pattaya is no different. Some of you may have already realised a shift from an influx of Russian buyers to them becoming sellers. However, we should not forget that there are buyers of other nationalities, not to mention the increasing interests of the Thai consumer.  We, at Coastal Real Estate have recently expanded our  company to suit the changing market. We understood  that if we were to keep up with these changes, then we needed to evolve too. You may already be aware that we opened a second office on Siam Country Club Road. It was not an easy decision and it took several weeks just to ensure that we chose the right location. A lot has been invested into the preparation of the office, not just money, but time and thought. Things such as the signage, desks and work stations were all needed to meet the company’s requirements. We had to have brand new computer systems to help support the staff in their jobs. Our new office is now open and fully functional. During the New Year holidays, our other office which is our first and foremost, located on Soi Diana, underwent a complete renovation, from new ceilings to brand-new air-conditioning. The Coastal Real Estate team are firm believers in maintaining a good impression, as well as understanding that a good working atmosphere helps to promote a positive working attitude.For those of you who frequently browse through our website, you will have noticed a dramatic change it that too! We have been working in the background, for quite some time now, building a new website which is more informational, up-to-date as well as efficient. The other change that we felt was essential was to translate the entire website into natural Thai language, after all, we are in Thailand. The hefty task of transferring all the property listings from the old site to the new one is almost complete. We launched our new website just a couple of weeks ago and we are still adding the final touches. If you have looked at our new website and you have not been able to find your property, please contact us to Confirm that we have all the correct details and we will do our best to get your property listed on the new website as soon as possible. Finally, I would like to introduce you to my colleague, Khun Tarm. She is a sales consultant and began working with our company in July 2010. She graduated at university in food science and nutrition. She came to Pattaya  to work in a travel agency that also dealt with the property market. This involvement helped her to realise her desire to work in the real estate business and  after one and a half years, she applied for a job with Coastal Real Estate. During the last 5 years, her knowledge has developed and she has learnt a lot  from the managing director, Kevin Mattson. She has gained experience in not only property sales and rentals, but also in the fields to support this, such as  setting up a company and transferring title deeds. Khun Tarm gained the confidence to invest in some Pattaya property herself. If you would like any help in  this area, please feel free to contact her directly at tarm@coastalrealestatepattaya.com. Or call her on 086-571-4737. Khun Tarm says, “Every investment  has a risk but if you follow in the footsteps of a professional with experience then you have more chance to win.” This article was written by Angie Turton, the development and administration manager of Coastal Real Estate

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Reasons Why I Got Into Real Estate

Aug 15, 2017

In the last article, I introduced you to our company, Coastal Real Estate. So, now I would like to tell you a little bit about myself and how I came to be working with them.I first visited Pattaya about twelve years ago. It was my first trip to Thailand and I was amazed at what the property market had to offer at such low prices. Of course, the options were a little different in those days and properties didn’t have all the modern facilities that we see in the developments being built today. My husband and I had always wanted to purchase a holiday home in Europe, but the high prices made it rather difficult. We visited just two real estate companies. Our encounter with the first one was not particularly helpful; I think we were looked upon as just another couple of tourists who were dreaming! However, we went a little further and found another agency, we bought our first house from them.  I have to say that putting a deposit down on a property abroad, during your first holiday to a country, was a little spontaneous and naïve; especially with so little knowledge of Pattaya or Thai culture. I actually took so much for granted and consequently got a shock when I jumped into the shower and discovered the absence of hot water! After some time, I returned to my friendly agent and bought a second house, one designed and built by an English developer with his Thai wife. It was at this time when the baht was particularly weak against the British pound, which made it a perfect time to bring money into the country. I bought the neighboring house to mine as an investment. I used my own house as a show home and my investment purchase was sold before completion.  The same developer bought more land and planned to build a further small project, with an invitation to invest. As I had used my own home as a show house, it had already been viewed many times and was easy to sell. I found myself moving again and investing into a further three houses. They were three-bedroomed villas with private pools which were very easy to sell.Eventually, this small development was completely sold out and I decided to move in a different direction.  We bought a very large house, set on a rai of land in Huay Yai. This was a private sale and needed renovation. We lived  there for two years and decided to sell it on to buy something smaller and more practical. By this time, I had worked briefly  for a Russian real estate magazine and after being in the business of property investment and selling my own property, I had  managed to make a few connections in the business. However, trying to find my ideal home was not an easy task. Almost  twelve years of living in Pattaya, offered me enough experiences for me to know exactly what kind of place I wanted to live  in. After scouring the internet and searching through the copious amounts of houses on the market, I finally found a  real estate company was advertising my dream home. I contacted Coastal Real Estate and I was able to view the house the  next day. I was very impressed by their professionalism and a request for a second viewing was not a problem. The  managing director, Kevin Mattson, was prompt and courteous. I purchased the house and he ensured that the whole process  was smooth and hassle free. It was almost a year later that I learnt of an opportunity to work with Kevin and the team at  Coastal Real Estate. I am very proud to be working with them as I can validate them from my own personal experience as a  client. In my experience in both selling and buying, every client is different. They all have individual needs and requests. What may be a priority to us could well be at the bottom of their list of  importance. We, as the agent understand and realise that, and so are here to offer guidance, recommendations and assist in  any way we can to ensure that the client is satisfied to the best of our ability. After all, the customers don’t care how much we  know until they know how much we care. This article was written by Angie Turton, the development and administration manager of Coastal Real Estate.  