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Expert advice, market updates, and guides to buying, selling, and renting in Pattaya from the team at Alan Bolton Property Consultants.

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Helpful Advice

When Great Service Blurs the Lines: The Human Side of Real Estate in Pattaya

Top agents in Pattaya build strong relationships with clients, but where do you draw the line? Here's how professional boundaries, contracts, and empathy all come into play.

8 November 2025Shaneruddle
Foreign Name or Company Name - Best Way to Buy a Condo in Thailand?
Home Owners Guide

Foreign Name or Company Name - Best Way to Buy a Condo in Thailand?

Should you buy a condo in Pattaya under your foreign name or via a Thai company? Learn the pros, cons, costs, and resale ease from Alan Bolton Property Consultants.

8 November 2025Shaneruddle
Alan Bolton Property Consultants
PattayaInvestment

Tourism Dips, Prices Pause — But Pattaya's Property Future Looks Strong

Short-term softness is giving patient buyers more choice and better terms. The long game for Pattaya property still looks very good.

6 November 2025Shane Ruddle
Alan Bolton Property Consultants
Home Owners Guide

Why Being Proactive with Your Pattaya Property Agent Makes All the Difference

Discover why proactive communication with your Pattaya property agent helps your listing rent or sell faster. Learn simple tips to stay top-of-mind and avoid your property getting lost in the shuffle.

5 November 2025Shaneruddle
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Riviera Project Updates: Santa Monica and Malibu Milestones

Riviera Santa Monica Jomtien secures EIA approval and Riviera Malibu reaches topping-out stage. Discover project details, timelines, and investment opportunities in Pattaya’s luxury condo market.

5 November 2025Shaneruddle
Alan Bolton Property Consultants
Helpful Advice

Off-Plan vs Completed Condos in Pattaya: Which Fits Your Strategy

Compare off-plan vs completed condos in Pattaya. See prices, payment plans, capital growth, and risks with expert guidance from Alan Bolton Property Consultants.

5 November 2025Shaneruddle
Alan Bolton Property Consultants
Guide to Pattaya

The Truth About Airbnb in Pattaya and What Can Actually Get You Fined

Airbnb in Pattaya sits in a legal grey zone. Learn what Thai law says about short-term rentals, the risks for hosts and guests, and how to stay compliant in 2025.

5 November 2025Shaneruddle
Alan Bolton Property Consultants
Selling Guide

How to Transfer a Condo in Pattaya at the Land Office

Learn exactly what happens when transferring a condo at the Banglamung Land Office in Pattaya. Includes document checklist, real tax and fee examples, estimated timelines, and local tips for Thai and foreign buyers.

5 November 2025Shaneruddle
Alan Bolton Property Consultants
PattayaInvestment

Best Areas for Investment in Pattaya?

A data-led comparison of Pattaya's key investment areas — Central Pattaya, Pratumnak, Jomtien, Wongamat, East Pattaya, and Na Jomtien — by yield, growth, and demand type.

5 November 2025Shane Ruddle