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Buying and Renovating a House in Bangkok
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Күн бұрынI show a lot of Condo Rentals on this Channel, but what about buying and renovating a house in Thailand? Let's get into it. The costs, the process, how to find a house for sale in Bangkok.
And if you're looking to rent or buy a condo, villa, or house in Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Koh Samui then reach out to me at connect@retiredworkingforyou.com and I'll hook you up with a great agent who has helped a lot of my viewers find a place.
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0:00 Bangkok Condo vs House
1:20 The Townhouse
3:10 How to Find House for Sale
5:04 The Renovation Process
7:48 Tour Chris' Business
10:04 Full House Tour
12:40 Renovation Cost
17:35 Good Financial Decision?
19:17 How to Find a Condo or House Rental
@glennmcgee1729 27 күн бұрын
After watching decades of home remodeling, I must say that this project's design and interior treatments were very impressive. The costs are easily a fifth of a western metropolis. Great video, Chris.
@conkalas1918 26 күн бұрын
Chris I’m so glad you’re creating more content. I was saddened from your last video that you were slowing down due to your move from Bangkok. Please mate don’t stop we need you 🙏
@evankuvaja9094 27 күн бұрын
That guy is truly living my dream! And Chris, this was one of best videos of yours! Cheers from Finland!
@lutherfoust5483 26 күн бұрын
Chris's videos are almost always 100%. He is the KZfaqR MVP in Thailand. Chris tried to pull the prices from Chris. Perhaps, one could guess the price. The Renovation is 5.5 million Baht and the cost for the initial land 2? million Baht: Total price 7 million BHT. I wonder how much the architect cost. I understand people are shy about prices. In the States, this isn't a problem. Purchase prices are public records.
@RetiredWorkingForYou 29 күн бұрын
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@pyeitme508 25 күн бұрын
ok
@BadboyMax1986 15 күн бұрын
Great Video =) But it would be interesting, how he think about the don't can own the ground of the house, only the house. This is the bad part of Thailand, that you can't not own the ground.
@TimesandGens 25 күн бұрын
SMART GUY! Very chill. He did a lot with that house. Thanks
@attilab317 26 күн бұрын
Beautifully house in a very good location! For that price unimaginable in the west. But I agree with the other comments. You should have mentioned the difficulties for foreigners to own land in Thailand. Not that people get wrong ideas. And to be fair. I totally agree with the Thai approach to not let foreigners own land. Otherwise rich people from Russia, china etc would just buy everything and drive up prices (that’s what happens where I’m living).
@farangthony 26 күн бұрын
You can own condos and townhouses just fine, just not land (so not regular houses, say in the countryside).
@brettallan7417 26 күн бұрын
@@farangthony What do you think a townhouse sits on - LAND?
@727skydivers 23 күн бұрын
We don´t know the price for the house & land. Only cost for renovation. So the total cost is multiple of the renovation cost. Land at lower Soi's on Sukhumvit Rd, whoah! That is not cheap...
@iceicebrew5059 20 күн бұрын
The thing is you don’t have to buy land just rent. I can rent for 50 -60 years if im 30 years old
@thomasreedy4751 9 күн бұрын
@@brettallan7417 It really depends on where you live. In the USA, townhomes are typically considered as a part of condo development as they share a wall. I have no idea what the legal definition is in Thailand, but there are plenty of structures that you could buy in the USA without owning the land. Probably not a good investment but in some heavily populated areas you don’t have much choice.
@exalhoa 26 күн бұрын
Love the intro at SWU. Reminds me of when I started watching your videos during covid (stuck in the US). I've had a condo in that area for over a year now and walk thru the university 2 or 3 times a week and it was only recently I realized this is where you did a lot of those videos!
@jon780 9 күн бұрын
I would never consider taking on a project like this but the results were absolutely amazing. What an incredible place and so inexpensive.
@genokemp2433 16 күн бұрын
Fantastic home and very well done ,Who would have thought it's in the heart of Bangkok without knowing
@stanstanyer9884 27 күн бұрын
Great to see you back Chris
@marleymarl0 27 күн бұрын
Really nice job, and amazing results for 5mb. I bought with my wife run down 4 floor townhouse for 3.2mb and renovated for 1.5mb, beats condo living imo, but very budget compared to this project.
@DominanteMegaLit 27 күн бұрын
That's the way, indeed! You buy it, but also renovate it. The leverage aspect in real estate is so much easier to be created, unlike almost all other sectors. I personally like the Thai Condo Flips - You Buy the condo and re-enlist it for rent via the company you bought if from, or from the operational company. This guy is so cool!
@alavia84 27 күн бұрын
I love your videos Chris. Great content, personality and videography :) I look forward to attending a meetup when in Bangkok this year before you and Hailey head to Koh Samui
@Mike-du1dc 26 күн бұрын
Wow that came out really nice! Congrats to the owners & thanks for showing us
@LWINSPAIN 22 күн бұрын
We glad to see you back!
@NYC-2-BKK 27 күн бұрын
That’s a really nice house in a a great location Chris! I don’t know if I’d have the patience for the project to complete but as long as I had a comfortable place to stay while the project was being worked on I’d be ok.
@craigh714 27 күн бұрын
Damn Chris did a bang up job on that renovation!!! Really NICE!
@BEEBEE58679 26 күн бұрын
Great video. Great interview. Worked with Thai Army in Vietnam. Both countries great people & cultures. Thanks.
@americaninthailand8760 27 күн бұрын
Great information! Thanks Chris!
@MrGezz66 26 күн бұрын
Bangkok resident Farang here. We just moved back 2 months ago after being away for 9 years. We kept our 3 bedroom house in the northern suburbs and the plan was to come back and give it a serious makeover. This video was so timely, as we're 3/4 of the way through our renovation. My wife is Thai and has taken the lead, negotiating with the various tradies and organising the material purchasing. As we are coming to the end of our project, it looks like it's going to cost us just under 2 million baht. I must add, while we are proud as hell of our home, what Chris has done here is next level and hats off to him for that. I think what he's done is worthy of a Grand Designs program.
@BinChicken544 26 күн бұрын
Nice renovation. Really shows the value of a good architect.
@user-tz6xf9mz4w 26 күн бұрын
Great show Chris! Stay cool 😎 kind and generous.
@bunnyv15 26 күн бұрын
thank you for sharing, Bangkok, Thailand will definitely my favorite place to retire in future.
@NeilMcCoyWard 26 күн бұрын
Great find & excellent job on the renovation 👌
@0xVeniVidiVici 10 сағат бұрын
Awesome video! Really appreciate the in depth look at the process of a renovation in the middle of Bangkok.
@MikeSeaver-rv3jr 26 күн бұрын
Awesome video, appreciate when you do higher end.great work dude
@twinflowerfioretta 26 күн бұрын
Very interesting and refreshing video Chris P. 👍🙏Wow, very beautiful house ! Stunning, top notch renovation😍❣
@chrisgray9972 27 күн бұрын
Another great video Chris, thanks mate.
@mariettathornton5924 27 күн бұрын
What an awesome house!!! Thanks for sharing this with us Chris 😊
@RetiredWorkingForYou 27 күн бұрын
Any time!
@Chris-gn3bo 24 күн бұрын
lived on Soi 22 for a few years, right around the corner and loved that area! I miss it and will be heading back to live sooner than later
@MichaelKohTao 20 күн бұрын
Great Video Chris - happy to share our Koh Tao story anytime !
@I_m_Konstantin 25 күн бұрын
hello everyone from Phuket Thailand 👋. around 3 weeks ago I open KZfaq channel too about my life in Thailand. English it's not my native but I try speak English and thai 😃
@dennisg.9785 27 күн бұрын
Just finished ours in Sikhoraphum...yes.. wayyyy out there.. although looking for the next in BKK.. This is another fantastic video ❤
@dougsinthailand7176 27 күн бұрын
Technically he bought it for his wife. Most important, make sure you have a stable relationship first. 👍🏼
@tvr286 27 күн бұрын
One day she s not happy…
@aaronw3461 26 күн бұрын
Not shure, as townhouses you can buy on a foreigner quote as well
@jameswest3275 26 күн бұрын
@@aaronw3461 no. illegal.
@aaronw3461 26 күн бұрын
@@jameswest3275 no, if the quote of the townhouses belong to 51% to Thais it’s legal, just for example…..
@jameswest3275 26 күн бұрын
yes and people watching this video should know that it is illegal for foreigners to own land. houses, townhouses and shophouses are not the same as condos which are legal to own. great video. now if Thailand would make clear the new tax laws for foreigners.
@aeroAdvocate 20 күн бұрын
Beautiful spot and rebuild work. Nice design and color schemes too.
@assail 26 күн бұрын
if to purchase a condo is 5million i much rather go ahead and purchase a house premade but after watching this video remodeling it seems to have a better touch in the end. thanks for sharing!
@Nokyai 4 күн бұрын
Great video! It is such a beautiful house that has a nice floor plan.
@hungo7720 25 күн бұрын
What a wacky and stunning video on the living conditions hardly acquired by any foreigners.
@VladMatei 26 күн бұрын
Good video man! 🤞🏼
@abbasmirah3349 27 күн бұрын
well I think the decition depends on the plans and yes if the plan to live along time in Thailand I'd go with the buying option but if it's a short time then rent is the righ ,decition i admire his thinking and wish him and his family a happy life thank you for sharing that and looking forward for more videos, good luck.
@Traderbear 25 күн бұрын
Gorgeous place. If I had access to someone to help with language skills, I’d definitely do that renovation
@lalalife0609 25 күн бұрын
You got very good price from the contractor. Beautiful and cozy home.
@martingoodef811 25 күн бұрын
Excellent presentation. ❤️ thank you
@magnumfunnels6165 26 күн бұрын
The fake golf looks fun, even easier than miniature golf for the old folks!
@damianforsyth39 27 күн бұрын
Great video very beautiful house .
@atheist63 27 күн бұрын
20 years ago I was doing renovations in Quebec . At the end of the year I'll be living in Thailand as a condo renter only , at my age , living the life is the goal .
@cisean9205 26 күн бұрын
Great video Chris
@TONYMOR 26 күн бұрын
Great location & cool renovation :)
@ShelbyCorGT500 12 күн бұрын
Thank you Chris !!!!
@Lifewithalyssenandwilson 26 күн бұрын
Yes! I would need either a pretty big condo for these 2 dogs too or a house!
@defi-minnow 25 күн бұрын
Thanks - great work.
@kathyhirsch379 7 күн бұрын
Good shit ,,,, ❤Good idea for changing it up ,,, 😊
@travelmang5421 26 күн бұрын
Very informative thanks
@175924 13 күн бұрын
Such an awesome House
@ujazz09 26 күн бұрын
Great video!
@kimwkahler7381 5 күн бұрын
Impressive, sounds like it’s an undertaking for the few :)
@jpbweb2023 24 күн бұрын
I would not be keen to do a property flip in Bangkok, given how difficult the market is over there, but in Samui the market for private villas is sort of booming. We are completing an extensive programme of renovation of our villa in Koh Samui, which was showing its age and had been working hard for its first 10 years as a rented property. A general refresh, 2 new bathrooms, a new kitchen, retiling the pool, various upgrades, new appliances ... One can improve an existing villa quite a lot for a very reasonable budget. And it is fun to do it too. The hardest bit is to find reliable contractors. Difficult to say how much all that work has boosted the value of the property, but we have no intention to sell anyway. With the new night ferry service from Bangkok, it has become possible to travel to Samui for a week or two of holidays, which is ideal for us. We may rent it out selectively, or just keep it all for ourselves.
@nealweeks6632 23 күн бұрын
What a neat project. Without a Thai wife I would not do the renovation.
@pedrozatravel 24 күн бұрын
Very interesting, looks like a nice location.
@Silverwidows 27 күн бұрын
Seems like the idea is to set up a one stop shop rental company and get every house that's for sale on that website. Good business idea i think, a lot of work but that would make buying houses easier and quicker
@user-kz9rp3pq2z 25 күн бұрын
Very light and elegant house.
@soumaasma348 17 күн бұрын
Beautiful house 😍
@user-bs4vb8vh6m 17 күн бұрын
So beautiful design and renovate old house. 😮😉👍🏚🏠🏡
@liveandlearnwithmike 4 күн бұрын
Great video
@pklee7395 25 күн бұрын
Great looking house - very affordable price for such a massive renovation by America standard
@tatsf 26 күн бұрын
Beautifully done! I would prefer an inexpensive condo to rent myself, but do not have the family to consider.
@SecondLifeTravels1 17 күн бұрын
Nice video, Chris. In the future, can you please make a video about a cheaper house that needed more work, where the renovations were less expensive or the owner did the renovations himself?
@petermilne9598 27 күн бұрын
Excellent rebuild Think they got lucky with the original find Price for reconstruction is amazing 200K NZ$ for renovations (wont even say rebuild) would get you sweet ~ all
@all4fitz 24 күн бұрын
No renovations and no leases! I've been tied down all my life with obligations so it's time to travel with no chains. But that renovation for $135k is incredible!
@andreash656 26 күн бұрын
great video
@billg7531 26 күн бұрын
I really appreciate the video being of a townhouse versus the usual boring condos. I have mentioned this previously; how about doing some videos about actual houses outside of the downtown area? Show people what they can get in the suburbs of Bangkok. There are some great planned communities. As for Chris and his house, I like the design, but I am definitely not one for city life. I like being outdoors and having a lawn/garden. He has two kids, with the hopes of more, yet there really is not any place for the kids to play when they get older, unless you take them to a park or let them play in the street. It was also interesting that he was too embarrassed to give the total price of the project. While 5 million to gut the place and redesign it is awesome, I wonder how many million more he had to shell out for the purchase, and the various fees for architects, government fees, and miscellaneous.
@sammypimenova6262 27 күн бұрын
I think this house is worth it tho. It’s so beautiful I love how cozy they are.
@vlodo001 26 күн бұрын
Great video. Please make more renovation videos of houses in BKK 🙏
@1happydream 26 күн бұрын
I really appreciate ALL your Videos. Thank You for sharing infos about Thailand. PS Looking at you sweat face, I can imagine how HUMIDITY is always interfering with your day life. My personal opinion is: yes to Thailand for 6 months, no more (also for the new Tax Legislation)
@tanianicholson178 26 күн бұрын
Beautiful fixer upper 👍
@EricMeadows 26 күн бұрын
I've been out in Asok now for a few months on a Privilege Visa. I've got a fleet of camera equipment with me and would love to help you out with these educational videos to help others make the jump to Thailand!
@Travel-by-Train 4 күн бұрын
This is useful video for our future life in Bangkok. Thank you
@spirittravels. 26 күн бұрын
Great video!. Can I ask what your vlogging camera and microphone is? Thank you
@tom4wlt 25 күн бұрын
Beautiful remodel. I would love to have seen the before photos prior to the demolition. How did you find him?
@robertrudometkin1020 27 күн бұрын
Neat place.
@hanumon22 3 күн бұрын
Foreigner Joe and Gift built their own home!
@nils4409 27 күн бұрын
It is a very nice house. But you forgot to mention (or did I miss it?) that foreigners cant buy land in Thailand, that means that the house belongs to his wife 100%. Many newbies dont know that. If she divorces she can kick him out in a minute. That happens in Thailand every day. "In company name" is actually not wanted by the Thai government, laws might change, and if you go that way (where actually a Thai "nominee" owns 51% of the house) you are faced with high yearly costs for "audits" etc. Better rent in Thailand.
@rayodesoona750 27 күн бұрын
If you have a good life partner There's no need to worry about that. Besides that I saw that most foreigners cheat
@opus3989 27 күн бұрын
If you become a permanent resident in thailand , house issue is a non issue.
@rayodesoona750 27 күн бұрын
@@opus3989 Thai government knows this. Most tourists are sex tourists. that why permanent resident It's difficult.
@SYD_ 27 күн бұрын
Foreigners cannot buy land in Thailand, except for a condo if the overall ownership throughout the development is below 49%. Foreigners can purchase house/villa under leasehold title only, subject to 30 year lease.
@sotepniques 27 күн бұрын
@@rayodesoona750 good life partner, I pray that you smarten up my guy. relationships are constantly changing and Even if you have a perfect life partner you do not control elements of life that can separate the 2.
@tandepasta7716 25 күн бұрын
Interesting video, but I no longer want to live in a city. Bought a house in Huay Yai, did some improvements mostly filling in things that hadn't been done yet. There's some minor renovation still on the list which will be done soon. No regrets living close to nature.
@tananbnb 26 күн бұрын
A townhouse of this size in that area would cost a minimum of 20M baht. This townhouse after the reno can probably sell on the market for 35M baht or rent out on AirBnb for 5000+ baht a night. Great job for him, it's a great investment overall.
@727skydivers 23 күн бұрын
I think 20M THB is a bit low. Probably worth quite a lot more.
@aeroAdvocate 20 күн бұрын
It'll be a lot more than that, simply based on the land value in the Asok area. Chris obviously has ample financial resources, and I'd guess his wife is from a well-to-do family as well, and they met in the U.S.. Good for them, nice setup!
@weiwei107 26 күн бұрын
Been watching your Chanel. I just arrived in Bangkok yesterday with family, let’s grab a bite? 😊
@practice4089 27 күн бұрын
Wow! nice work. This guy confirms what I've seen in videos where it was said real estate websites don't stay current. Why are current condo and house listings not readily available in Thailand?
@lutherfoust5483 26 күн бұрын
My guess is there is no central organization that makes it happen. In the States, Real Estate licenses are controlled by the government. There is no such control in Thailand. It is the wild wild west.
@steveaustin1984 19 күн бұрын
Great upload. Would love to know "ballpark" what he paid for the house before reno.
@ClaudeFeller 25 күн бұрын
Probably 25 million THB in total but looks like a great investment. The location is a killer!!!!
@densmoreken 20 күн бұрын
Sick dude. How about a vid for the little guy who doesn’t have 5-10 Mil in rattling the pocket
@ThailandThomas 22 күн бұрын
Did you find a place on Samui Chris, Sorry I missed you a month goes so fast in paradise. Back in the USA today. We just found 3 rai in Ban Phai we are buying for a very high price of 10k USD. 55555 Future home of the Monshine Distillery. I can not imagine spending 5 mil on a remodel. My custom built home cost about a million thb.
@kevinn1158 26 күн бұрын
The place looks great! As a dad of 2 girls, I wonder where his kids are going to school. Private American/International school?
@pattraynor3615 27 күн бұрын
Fair play to Chris, I see he's in the RA 🤣
@ScottMcQuade1 21 күн бұрын
A nice video. It would be great to know a little more: how much was the original house, and the total cost overall (and the total time from architect to completion). Were there any issues getting planning permission? Chris, it would be really helpful if you mention the legal status of the properties you show. Often the condo videos just give a price and don't mention are they freehold, 30-year lease, etc., and what are the ongoing fees. In this case, it is presumably freehold, purchased in the name of the Thai spouse.
@Faroutpost69 27 күн бұрын
Hello from Jomtien
@matthewbaker6177 27 күн бұрын
As foreigners can't own houses, this is unlikely to be an option for most. I guess you can lease. Having a Thai partner who won't screw you later is also quite a challenge. So, awesome house. Really happy for him and his wife. But it really isn't an option for 99.99 percent of westerners.
@Kiterunner 27 күн бұрын
He has a business so maybe the house is in the name of the business😉
@vintageexcellence 26 күн бұрын
You can totally own land…. Get citizenship, invest 40m baht, and a few other ways. Where there is a will there is a way it just most will give up when it’s more than a years work to get it done.
@AbcdAsdf-xn8vz 25 күн бұрын
It's not all from his money. Guess his wife's money too. Previously they live in his wife's family condo, so she is rich.
@Kiterunner 25 күн бұрын
@@AbcdAsdf-xn8vz if the whole family lives in 1 house I wouldn't consider it rich😂 Either way it looks like his business is doing great and earns plenty to afford a house now
@pexx99 13 күн бұрын
Request: can you make a video on buying a used car in Thailand. Some pro tips would be appreciated.
@TheRealMafoo 25 күн бұрын
I know it's a show, so this is to be expected... but "nice to meet you" when he already has a mic on :)
@Gadfly2025 26 күн бұрын
Those beautiful granite and marble floors everone in Thailandhas not very kid friendly. But carpets get moldy
@sotepniques 27 күн бұрын
It would have been good to know abit of back story on how he got the money to do all this, the renovate and then have the finance to open up a business is pretty good going
@TropicTrdr 14 күн бұрын
This looks good! I used to go to Soi Cowboy in the 1970's when I was in the military. I'm single; can I own a house or is it strictly condos for me?
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