The increasing popularity of Hua Hin as a destination for both tourists and expats has given rise to the number of foreigners looking to buy villas and condos in the area. Whether it is for investment, buying a holiday home or somewhere to live permanently, there is increasing demand from foreigners wanting to buy property…
You’ve found a buyer, in this, the most difficult of property markets – congratulations. You’ve received an offer but should you accept or continue negotiating? Are there any other costs you may have overlooked? Have you considered what the transfer fees and taxes will be? This is not a quick and simple calculation. Indeed if…
Thais are generally a very friendly bunch and they respond very positively to foreigners who make an effort with their language. They might giggle at you for getting tones wrong and mispronouncing things but that’s all part of the fun of learning a new language. So if you are thinking of moving to Thailand or…
As we all know selling your property in Hua Hin is tough. There are many many properties for sale and you can get some very attractive deals if you want to build a new one to your own specifications. So you really need to make your property stand out from the crowd. Here are my…
I love living in the tropics. Thailand affords a really nice lifestyle with beaches, restaurants, great food and really interesting flora and fauna. However, something that comes with living anywhere in the tropics is the fact that some of the fauna can do you some serious damage. I come from England, which is a country…
Recently, I’ve been experiencing a lot of negativity regarding the poor property market here with many people lamenting the strength of the baht. However; I can’t help but feel that this is the best time for a buyer to look for a property in our beautiful seaside town. Yes, the baht is strong but this…
After living in Bangkok for 9 years and having done lots of travelling around Thailand I have settled in Hua Hin. Admittedly the opportunity arose to work here which I was more than happy to take as I’ve always loved Hua Hin and visited it many times, also my wife and I have started a…
Hua Hin is a location that is steeped in Golfing history. The first course was commissioned by the royal family to be built here in 1923. It has become a mecca for both golfers on holiday and people who wish to live / retire here. Here are the main reasons that Hua Hin has become…
One of the greatest things about living in Hua Hin is the food, there are many many lovely restaurants offering different cuisines from around the world to suit all tastes. So to find such a unique dining experience here is something quite special. The farm is run by James Douglas Noble, a Michelin starred chef,…
So you’ve decided to purchase a pool villa and give yourself a great lifestyle here in tropical Hua Hin. After looking at many different properties and weighing up all of your options you’ve decided that you’d like to build a new property. Congratulations. What now? Confirm a Design – The first and most important aspect of…