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Buying in Pattaya for Income or Retirement: What the Current Market Actually Shows

A grounded look at Pattaya's live market for investors and retirement buyers: 2,388 listings across eight areas, median sale and rent figures, ownership rules foreigners need to understand, and what the numbers do and don't tell you.

31 August 2026Shaneruddle
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ขายบ้านพัทยา / ขายคอนโดพัทยา: What Houses and Condos Actually Cost, Area by Area

A plain look at what houses and condos in Pattaya really cost, using median sale and rent figures from our own live stock — 773 houses and 1,506 condos across eight areas — plus an honest note on the sub-2-million-baht searches we can't match.

31 August 2026Shaneruddle
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Searching for a Pattaya Condo by Building Name: What to Check Before You Enquire

Unixx South Pattaya, Grande Caribbean, Arcadia Beach Continental, View Talay 6 - thousands of buyers search these Pattaya buildings by name every month. Here is what we can tell you about buying or renting in a named building, and how our 2,387 live listings break down by area, type and budget.

31 August 2026Shaneruddle
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How to Choose an Estate Agent in Pattaya: A Plain Guide for Buyers and Renters

What to actually check before you register with a Pattaya estate agent - coverage, live stock, ownership advice - illustrated with the 2,386 listings currently on our books.

31 August 2026Shaneruddle
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Studios and One-Bedrooms Are 44% of Our Live Book: What a Sub-5m Budget Actually Buys in Pattaya

Studios (320) and one-bedrooms (727) make up 1,047 of our 2,388 live Pattaya listings. Here's what the entry-level condo segment looks like by area, what the median sale and rent figures say, and how foreign ownership rules apply.

31 August 2026Shaneruddle
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Buying a Condo in Pattaya: What 1,508 Live Listings Say About Price, Area and Ownership

A grounded look at the Pattaya condo market using our own live figures: 1,508 condos on the books, 1,393 listings for sale, and median sale prices by area from Jomtien to Wongamat, plus how the 49% foreign quota works.

31 August 2026Shaneruddle
Can You Buy Property in Pattaya Using Cryptocurrency?
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Can You Buy Property in Pattaya Using Cryptocurrency?

Yes - with the right structure. A practical 2026 guide to buying Pattaya property with Bitcoin or other crypto: legal routes, FET forms for foreign buyers, taxes, timelines and pitfalls.

9 August 2026Shaneruddle
Chateau Dale Condominium Jomtien Pattaya: Your Complete Guide to Buying and Renting
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Chateau Dale Condominium Jomtien Pattaya: Your Complete Guide to Buying and Renting

A complete guide to Chateau Dale Condominium in Jomtien, Pattaya. Discover available units for sale and rent, key facts, amenities, and pricing at one of Jomtien's most established condo developments.

23 June 2026Alan Bolton Property Consultants
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Dubai vs Pattaya: Which City Is Better for Expats, Investors, and Property Buyers?

A detailed comparison of Dubai and Pattaya across lifestyle, cost of living, property investment, and long-term living potential for expats and investors.

16 March 2026Shane Ruddle