Just started watching your channel about a month ago. Your editing and comfort in front of the cam have come on a lot over the year or so that you have been vlogging. Also since Nick 2 started making an appearance, just having someone else to buzz off of can make a huge difference on a videos entertainment value. You’re making great content mate, keep going.
Thank you mate. I'm leaving my old videos up deliberately so people can see how it has changed. It'll be 2 years in about 4 months since I made the first video. I started with a mobile phone both filming and editing to see if I'd like it, which I did then I spent big. Then I had to learn how to use a camera and edit properly which of course I'm still learning. If I can get 10k subs in 2 years that will be some achievement.
Stayed there in 2017 16 th floor tower A , great view nice apartment central location easy access for bhat bus no need for taxis great roof top pool and observation deck fantastic views over Pattaya.
You know Nick, I think this is one of the first VLOGS I watched of yours, a couple of months ago. I have to tell you, you have come leaps and bounds and beyond. This was a good VLOG but now I hope you are not putting too much pressure on yourself to create BBC quality stuff every time. At some point I want to be able to have a beer with you and not having to go through your agent. LOL,,,Good on you, you should be really proud of yourself. I hope you take this as the highest compliment. Cheers.
Tony you're a gentleman, thank you. 🙏 Yes I'm leaving the old vlogs up so everyone can see the difference and how I've progressed. The old vlogs were made on my phone including editing. This past almost 2 weeks I haven't done much due to illness and it's bloody frustrating me. I can edit for England at the moment but I can't really get out and film. I'm working on one now but I keel the bar has been set so high I can't just knock up a quick video. Don't worry there'll be no agent lol and when you're here I'll see you for a beer., thanks again for your kind words . 🙏🙏👍
Cheers Jason, unfortunately I won't see for another 10 months because I rented for a year, kinda regretting it now but it gives me the chance to travel a bit. I'm back out but going to the south in 6 weeks.
The two bedrooms are more expensive same as when you buy they’re like double the price. I’ve seen my size going for 50,000B for two weeks but over long term rent 6 months or more you’re looking at about 27,000B per month. As for looking after the room it’s a condo so just lock it up and I always leave a key with jurisdiction office in case they need to get in.
Yeah it’s the source of many complaints due to lack of sun beds but in the The Base’ defence, it’s a condominium for residents not a hotel. Unfortunately, and fortunately if you own a condo due to rising prices, The Base is number 1 on the Chinese TripAdvisor. Now they’re very decent and well behaved Chinese clearly middle classes, but there’s many. This vlog is 18 months old i recently spent a day filming a new vlog only to accidentally wipe my SD card clean by putting into another camera only for that to reformat it wiping my data.😢 It was too late I’d already arrived back to the UK when I realised what I’d done. I should be back within 3 weeks so I’ll do another as I want to rent my unit on a long term basis.
One of the smartest real estate purchases in Pattaya! Considering either The Base or View Talay 6 as a home for retirement one day. I've stayed at VT6, but this place looks better. VT6 does have little convenience stores/coffee shop/ laundry shops on the first floor. Does this have something similar? Thanks!
No shops Oscar but there are other facilities. I thought it would have been nice to have a bar/restaurant on one of the tower roofs. I’ll be posting an updated version 2 years on a week tomorrow. 👍
As a rental investment definitely one of the best option in Pattaya but a retirement place no way if you are looking for something quiet. Rooms are quite small and the layout is terrible (at least for the one-bedroom) and it is full of short terms rental and the entrance and lobby looks like a hotel with dozens of Chinese tourists with their suitcase. Yet concerning the location, it is great.
When it came up for sale Sansiri had a huge launch party in Bangkok and sold every unit out in the first two days. They had to hold back two floors (12A and 23) for the Pattaya launch a week later. About 18 months later the Russian economy collapsed and that brought about 400 units back online and these were snapped up by Chinese investors. It’s currently number one place to stay on the Chinese TripAdvisor in Pattaya which doesn’t help. Due to the prices though they are middle class Chinese and I haven’t had a problem ie I haven’t seen any of them spit lol. The Chinese are also snapping up The Edge units which is another Sansiri project being built next door and this is making prices rise. If the Chinese housing market collapses this will send shockwaves throughout South Asia on a biblical scale. Mine is a two bedroom unit and I only bought it because there’s more room and as far as the planning goes I think it’s quite good. Small yes (less to clean) but the cupboard spaces is excellently designed in my opinion. The only downside I agree is the amount of people coming and going. We had a residential vote on this 6 months ago and I voted to stop it and apply the law as in 6 month minimum contracts but I’ve heard nothing of it yet. I do believe it will be stopped because it is illegal.
No it doesn't the only access is from second road and then it's set quite back so quite a walk to the front. Once you're at the front Soi Diana only 10 metres.
I can tell the difference in your blogs each one gets better each time nick guess practice makes perfect am comeing to pattaya first time next yea I will pop your bar hopefully we can meet up
Hi Nick just had a look at the condo,looks nice all you need really and great to have another room just Incase a mate stays or another girl haha. A lot of these condos are making the rooms smaller as in just have enough room to walk around,but very clean and great facilities you have there.
Reference the renting, it is illegal to rent at The Base unless it is 30 days or more and that goes for most of the condos in Pattaya not all but most, it depends if it is classed on the deeds as a condo rental or just a condo.
That is pretty much all condos and yes they have signs at the entrance but I’ll guarantee you it’s ignored especially amongst the Chinese. We recently had a vote with regards to rentals and I strongly voted against daily rentals but it is not being policed.
Tbf though Jason, last time I looked you can go on any of the booking websites and book as many or as few days as you want, so I’ve never understood those rules.
Yes i agree with with you mate, it is confusing, the condo at the base i am going to rent, you can only rent for 30 days or more on airbnb, but thats a private rent,so i guess the person renting it is trying to comply with the rules and the laws but on agoda, booking.com you can only rent up to a maximum of 30 days. so i would guess it is up to the owner of the condo to take responsibility.
If you don’t mind me asking Jason, what size room, for how long and what price are you renting for? I’m looking to rent out mine but long term 6 months plus.
I looked at The Base 6 months ago. I just walked in off the street. There were 4 tour buses parked inside the condominium. There are signs stating that there is no short term rental as per Thai law. But I asked at juristic person office anyway. The answer was there was short term rental, but they poi me a shady looking lady lurking next to the office. She was an agent for some condo owners and getting a short term rental for a couple of nights was no problem. Thus given that information, the tour buses, the availability on Agoda and Booking.com, I would say getting a short term rental there would be no problem. I promptly crossed The Base off my list as I did not want to live in hotel filled with hotel guests.
The Base is nice but, the cost per Sq. meter is a bit less then desirable. Money might be better spent at one of the "VT" locations ?!? Hats off to you for purchasing !
I agree on the point you were making regarding negative comments on the housing market in Thailand, and that they usually come from people who have lost money. But wouldn't you agree that, because of inflation, buying a unit in a new project is a lot more profitable than buying an already existing one from an older project? It's also why there are so many new projects all the time in SEA, even in poor areas.
I agree. Bare in mind I also bought this pre Brexit when the pound was higher than it is now although it has recovered some ground. As in anywhere I also believe it's about location and The Base is one of the best locations. I've been going to Thailand for just under 25 years I am actually married to a Thai who's educated and has a great job she has her own money, so the ripped off part is down to you and who you trust because personally I've done well financially in Thailand in various investments.
Thanks Daniel, yes I am lucky but I chose wisely after years of going and see the way things work. A bit of a long gap this one but I'm heading back in July and traveling to the south where I used to live working has a scuba instructor, but it's 10 year's since I've been so should be interesting. I filmed and edited all this on my mobile phone and I said if I enjoyed it i would buy better equipment. I have enjoyed so I have purchased new cameras plus a MacBook Pro so once I get my head around it all I'm going to make far better quality. Thank you for your comments Daniel much appreciated.
The doors are solid and wide for disabled, floors are a good quality laminate which will do for perhaps I'll tile later - balcony is tiled. Windows are double glazed and tinted to a decent standard. I am 23rd floor I've never seen a mosquito up there and once a month they spray the building for other bugs and insects. I took the early option with discount so practically moved in straight away one of the first and surprisingly I had ants all the way up there, but since they started pest control never had a problem. I could sleep with windows open and fan but my side of the building gets sunrise so it's too hot in the morning. After 10am I'm shaded all day it is the cooler side. I believe it's the next one down from the highest building grade.
enquiry about mosquitos -this may sound odd but mosquitos prefer to be nearer ground level and not above 5th or 6th floor- the insect prefers still air and a fan disturbs their flight path- I booked a single room 31 sq metres for November 2018 before I decided to read through the comments. Not everyone is thrilled to stay at the Base- pool can get packed-no food or bottles poolside-constant security patrols- its like being in school- View Talay 6 Condo room size is 45 sq metres 18 metre pool length- about 15 metres wide- wide choice of shops-coffee-snack bars (brand new one opened April 2017)-massage shops-full laundry service- better atmosphere. Base is soulless-no buzz- some new arrivals complained about waiting 2 hours in the hot sun to satisfy security red tape
It’s Residential Terry they’re not supposed to be rented out for anything less than 6 months at a time it’s illegal. Being a condo owner I’m glad they have these rules if it puts people off short term rent.
Hello mate, just to let you know, I rented a one bedroom apartment in this same condo tower B in August 2018 for a week and believe me or not, my wallet was stolen from the security box inside of my room, horrible experience unfortunately
NDTVi Pattaya I believe it was a person in charge of the apartment (not the owner). I called this person to explain how it works the security box cos the manual was in Thai, so I wouldn’t understand, she said “don’t need the PIN number just use the key of the box”, that’s what I did and would never expect it’d happen. When I checked my wallet wasn’t there anymore I called the woman in charge, she wouldn’t answer, so I texted her explaining what had happened and then the owner called me very worried about this incident. Anyway the security of the building sounded very very dodgy as well, be aware of them mate!
Yes, there is a "security" check point at the entrance of the project but, if they recognize you as a resident they don't ask for any documents (you or guest). If you're having a "friend" meet you, you will need to meet them at "security" front of the building. You can't access any floors of the building if you don't have a key card for the elevator!
Hi Nick. Being an owner at The Base, is there any chance you can have a say in getting the body-corp to clean the windows around the infinity pool ? That pool and view are the show-piece of the condo, and they haven't cleaned those windows in at least 18 months. People just can't see through them now, and they are getting worse. Surely labour costs are cheap enough to get the windows cleaned ? Just a thought.
I have noticed that to be fair and I suppose it’s something to do with safety because they constantly clean everywhere else. It will be brought at at the next meeting actually I’ll email them. My windows need cleaning so I’m guessing they’ll be done at the same time. Are you living here in The Base?
Ha Ha. You’ll have to come out for a drink with myself and Nick B who left on Friday but heading back tomorrow as it didn’t quite work out. Oh well, at least he got his old room back.😝
You might be in luck Ian. I’m going over soon and looking to rent it out normally during high season people want it for the 6 months which takes it up to about March or April. I made a video with regards to this I spent 2 days filming all over the place then accidentally wiped all the data by putting the sim card in the wrong bloody camera. Hopefully in about 3 weeks I’ll have another uploaded to advertise for the high season. In the meantime if you want to speak to me directly you can contact me via email. nickdean991@hotmail.com 👍
Very nice condo,and amenities ,stunning view's,and truly well located.Nick,if you do not mind me asking ,what is the average price,and the monthly utility bill's including maintenance charges,
I have let this go on a monthly basis for way lower than the average price they go for here. Reason why is it's a friend I trust who works here, actually already lives in The Base but room is too small. 25,000 baht per month, elect will cost 1,500 per month and water 300 baht per month. Elec is dependent on using aircon. Annual communal fee is 25,000 baht. It sits here empty because I like in the UK and this year I have something on and may not have the time to get back so rented it out for equivalent of £550 per month but normally can easily get £800 plus.
Wow very cheap indeed Nick,i thought you lived there permanently,but i was asking how much those Condo's are going on sale for Nick,not renting .sorry.
Gas, I bought it off plan meaning before they started building for 4.25 million but now worth about 6 million baht. You can get 1 bedroom for 3 million baht but in Thailand an extra bedroom doubles the price. Some big things happening to Pattaya next year ie it gets its first gambling license so prices will rocket.
48,000 on here but to be fair I’ve rented it out much cheaper than 35,000. The extra bedroom really puts the price up. www.rentalfortheholidays.com/en/apartment/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-beach/the-base-central-pattaya
Hi, thanks for the review. Is the entrance on 2nd Rd the only way in and out of the condos? Are there any back ways or side paths to get to LK Metro, Soi Honey or Soi Diana without going all the way back out to 2nd Rd? Thanks
@@NDTViThailand Can only get into the room with security card, that applies for all the units right? So girls won't be able to sneak in like VT6 and it's very safe in general?
@@NDTViThailand great so I can use any pool regardless of the building im staying, cant wait. no doubt it will be bust in high season/ struggle to find a sun lounger
Thanks for your quick reply. Am thinking of staying there for a day of ten. Now I know it is guest friendly I can cancel my hotel reservation. Thanks again mate
Stayed in Building A, Floor 29 on November 2019. The site is constantly flooded with Chinese tourist. I would hate being an actual resident in the building. All the common areas, especially the rooftop pool, are constantly filled with loud Chinese. The room I stayed in wasn’t up to my standards. Floor had water damage, portraits missing from wall, TV nonfunctional, kitchen in disrepair. Shabby throughout. I’ve stayed in much nicer accommodations for the $33 bucks/night I paid through AirBnB.
Building A is a non starter for me it's the busiest out of the 2 towers and where most tourists stay this is due to the rooftop pool. I went to the 5th floor in Tower A 6 months ago I couldn't believe it was the same condo block it was very shabby. Chinese own most of building A.
I’m not sure of the value it has been rented for six months, so I haven’t been near. I’m out in 10 days and staying there so I’ll be finding out and let you know.
No mate it’s not an earthquake zone and the Gulf of Thailand is very shallow, so if there was an earthquake 200 miles away there’s no chance of an tsunami.
It’s the way city centre living is now. The room I have at home in the U.K. is a pain too much work gardening etc. This is compact but plenty big enough the way the storage spaces are thought out. All communal spaces excellently maintained. Depends what you want when you get older and I’m veering to the less hassle model. Each to their own, thanks for commenting and god bless you. 👍
Rooms are small that is correct and this is one of the larger units. Corridors are big and so are doors it has fantastic disabled access. Lower floors can be noisier but this one is quite unless they’re holding a party with loud music on Made in Thailand which happens a couple times per year.👍
I've lived at The Base for 4 years now. In 3 different condos. On three different floors. 10th, 12th and now 26th. Lived in building A and B. And never had a problem with noise. Day or Night.
ok, it's "guest friendy", but how do you get your ladyboys in?? 555 as you demonstrated, entering the lift requires a security card, do you have to pick up the "guests" at the lobby? (in case of "home delivery")
Hi Nick, I'm back in Pattaya in about 5 weeks and looking for a 12 month rental at the Base. Do you have any idea of the monthly rate please? (one bedroom). Is there a "sales office" I can walk in to and inquire?
Hi Paul, yes there is a sales office but I also have a friend who owns 4 units and lets them out. Can you give me your dates I'll see what he has available I also know someone else who has quite a few it's an agency.
Hi Nick, thanks for getting back to me. I am still in Jomtien until 10th of August but planning to return around the 2nd week in September (to sort out a retirement visa - place to live) . If they have the time to show me what is available. before I go home this time, it would be much appreciated.
Add me on Facebook Paul and I will put you on to my friend Johan (Swedish guy just sold Sweethearts A Go Go currently building a hotel) and if he doesn't have anything available he will know someone who does.
Just spoken to him and he hasn't got anything available it is quite popular. If you go to The Base go into the reception of tower B I've seen a few companies in there letting out units. Seeing as you're there you may as well pop in and get something sorted before the high season starts plus you'll be able to view.
My name is mark nice to meet You...I'm from NYC raise and born. But I've been living here in Puerto Rico last 15 years...I've been to Thailand 2015. I love it. Yea...hopefully by the end of this year. Ill be flying down....take brother. Be safe...
Obi, I like Russians I have no problem. When this was first sold I think many Russians bought into it but then your currency collapsed bringing about 300 units back for sale after it was sold out.
@@NDTViThailand Every single person who bought at The Base has lost views, as the ocean view at the look-out level and infinity pool (which WERE the showpieces of the condo), are now blocked by Sansiri's new condo "The Edge". From the infinity pool you are now looking at a grey concrete wall right in the middle of your sea view. Sansiri have shit in the faces of everyone who bought a condo from them at The Base, and put their faith in them. It's actually heart breaking sitting in the pool now and looking at a building right where the ocean view was.
Tell that to the people in building A Nick, and people sitting in the pool. You have lost your "pool views", so you HAVE lost your views. @@NDTViThailand
@@BirdDog. Don't talk shit you idiot. almost the whole world uses the metric system and laughs at you. I am a roofer with a master operation title for the area and no matter where I work in the world, everyone says that the metric system is better. the metric system tears up your system. best example when NASA launched a probe on Mars with ESA a few years ago. because of your system with milen you have scrapped the probe and messed up the whole mission.
Dennis Anonym buddy no one gives a shit. Take your antidepressant and put your beef to rest. Perhaps this is an issue you need to discuss with your therapist. The only idiot talking shit is you.
@@BirdDog. 😂 you immediately notice that you have no idea. look at the world how many use the metric system. there are significantly more than countries that use your system. and above all which country builds the best machines that work most precisely. it is a country that uses the metric system.
Dennis Anonym you have issues bro. No one cares which is better. Not even a conversation anyone would discuss. Our system is ours and if yours is better so be it. I put a gallon of gas in I know I’ll go 30 miles. The fact you had to insult the channel for you giving measurements in his system shows how shallow you are.
Just started watching your channel about a month ago. Your editing and comfort in front of the cam have come on a lot over the year or so that you have been vlogging. Also since Nick 2 started making an appearance, just having someone else to buzz off of can make a huge difference on a videos entertainment value. You’re making great content mate, keep going.
Thank you mate. I'm leaving my old videos up deliberately so people can see how it has changed. It'll be 2 years in about 4 months since I made the first video. I started with a mobile phone both filming and editing to see if I'd like it, which I did then I spent big. Then I had to learn how to use a camera and edit properly which of course I'm still learning. If I can get 10k subs in 2 years that will be some achievement.
Stayed there in 2017 16 th floor tower A , great view nice apartment central location easy access for bhat bus no need for taxis great roof top pool and observation deck fantastic views over Pattaya.
it's a very nice property ... the views from the bedroom are fantastic.
You know Nick, I think this is one of the first VLOGS I watched of yours, a couple of months ago. I have to tell you, you have come leaps and bounds and beyond. This was a good VLOG but now I hope you are not putting too much pressure on yourself to create BBC quality stuff every time. At some point I want to be able to have a beer with you and not having to go through your agent. LOL,,,Good on you, you should be really proud of yourself. I hope you take this as the highest compliment. Cheers.
Tony you're a gentleman, thank you. 🙏 Yes I'm leaving the old vlogs up so everyone can see the difference and how I've progressed. The old vlogs were made on my phone including editing.
This past almost 2 weeks I haven't done much due to illness and it's bloody frustrating me. I can edit for England at the moment but I can't really get out and film. I'm working on one now but I keel the bar has been set so high I can't just knock up a quick video.
Don't worry there'll be no agent lol and when you're here I'll see you for a beer., thanks again for your kind words
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Thanks mate. I sure hope you feel better soon. Take care.
great vlog with nice narration.. thanks sir..
+9tarko thanks for the comment buddy👍
Have you heard any bad stories about people staying there for a 2-3 week holiday regarding deposits and condition of the rooms?
Looks beautiful . Is it lady guest friendly ?
Nice write-up. Definitely looks nice.
Cheers Jason, unfortunately I won't see for another 10 months because I rented for a year, kinda regretting it now but it gives me the chance to travel a bit. I'm back out but going to the south in 6 weeks.
Nick Dean Channel good yo found a long term tenant though.
This is why location is very important.
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The two bedrooms are more expensive same as when you buy they’re like double the price. I’ve seen my size going for 50,000B for two weeks but over long term rent 6 months or more you’re looking at about 27,000B per month. As for looking after the room it’s a condo so just lock it up and I always leave a key with jurisdiction office in case they need to get in.
Good vlog I have seen this pool in different peoples vlogs.
Yeah it’s the source of many complaints due to lack of sun beds but in the The Base’ defence, it’s a condominium for residents not a hotel. Unfortunately, and fortunately if you own a condo due to rising prices, The Base is number 1 on the Chinese TripAdvisor. Now they’re very decent and well behaved Chinese clearly middle classes, but there’s many.
This vlog is 18 months old i recently spent a day filming a new vlog only to accidentally wipe my SD card clean by putting into another camera only for that to reformat it wiping my data.😢 It was too late I’d already arrived back to the UK when I realised what I’d done. I should be back within 3 weeks so I’ll do another as I want to rent my unit on a long term basis.
Nice video, Condo is looks great. Location is good too, right near Central.
Super place thanks for sharing with us 👍
Yeah I love it here it’s my baby. Thanks.👍
One of the smartest real estate purchases in Pattaya! Considering either The Base or View Talay 6 as a home for retirement one day. I've stayed at VT6, but this place looks better. VT6 does have little convenience stores/coffee shop/ laundry shops on the first floor. Does this have something similar? Thanks!
No shops Oscar but there are other facilities. I thought it would have been nice to have a bar/restaurant on one of the tower roofs.
I’ll be posting an updated version 2 years on a week tomorrow. 👍
As a rental investment definitely one of the best option in Pattaya but a retirement place no way if you are looking for something quiet. Rooms are quite small and the layout is terrible (at least for the one-bedroom) and it is full of short terms rental and the entrance and lobby looks like a hotel with dozens of Chinese tourists with their suitcase. Yet concerning the location, it is great.
When it came up for sale Sansiri had a huge launch party in Bangkok and sold every unit out in the first two days. They had to hold back two floors (12A and 23) for the Pattaya launch a week later. About 18 months later the Russian economy collapsed and that brought about 400 units back online and these were snapped up by Chinese investors. It’s currently number one place to stay on the Chinese TripAdvisor in Pattaya which doesn’t help. Due to the prices though they are middle class Chinese and I haven’t had a problem ie I haven’t seen any of them spit lol. The Chinese are also snapping up The Edge units which is another Sansiri project being built next door and this is making prices rise. If the Chinese housing market collapses this will send shockwaves throughout South Asia on a biblical scale.
Mine is a two bedroom unit and I only bought it because there’s more room and as far as the planning goes I think it’s quite good. Small yes (less to clean) but the cupboard spaces is excellently designed in my opinion.
The only downside I agree is the amount of people coming and going. We had a residential vote on this 6 months ago and I voted to stop it and apply the law as in 6 month minimum contracts but I’ve heard nothing of it yet. I do believe it will be stopped because it is illegal.
Good review, gives you a good impression about this development. I like it.
Cheers buddy.👍
Brilliant vlog mate. Does the base have walking access to soi Diana or do you have to access it from second road?
No it doesn't the only access is from second road and then it's set quite back so quite a walk to the front. Once you're at the front Soi Diana only 10 metres.
Thank for your comment if you want to know anything else about The Base let me know. 👍
Thanks Nick. The base looks incredible. They were finishing it off about 13 months ago when I was staying at LK Renaissance, the loud bastards!!!!!
I can tell the difference in your blogs each one gets better each time nick guess practice makes perfect am comeing to pattaya first time next yea I will pop your bar hopefully we can meet up
Hi Colin. This is why I've left the old ones up to see how quickly you can progress. First time in Thailand next year?
Hi Nick just had a look at the condo,looks nice all you need really and great to have another room just Incase a mate stays or another girl haha.
A lot of these condos are making the rooms smaller as in just have enough room to walk around,but very clean and great facilities you have there.
Hi Robbo, my condo has 2 bedrooms. 👍 I got 2 beds cos they're bigger the 1 bedrooms are really small.
Reference the renting, it is illegal to rent at The Base unless it is 30 days or more and that goes for most of the condos in Pattaya not all but most, it depends if it is classed on the deeds as a condo rental or just a condo.
That is pretty much all condos and yes they have signs at the entrance but I’ll guarantee you it’s ignored especially amongst the Chinese. We recently had a vote with regards to rentals and I strongly voted against daily rentals but it is not being policed.
Tbf though Jason, last time I looked you can go on any of the booking websites and book as many or as few days as you want, so I’ve never understood those rules.
Yes i agree with with you mate, it is confusing, the condo at the base i am going to rent, you can only rent for 30 days or more on airbnb, but thats a private rent,so i guess the person renting it is trying to comply with the rules and the laws but on agoda, booking.com you can only rent up to a maximum of 30 days. so i would guess it is up to the owner of the condo to take responsibility.
If you don’t mind me asking Jason, what size room, for how long and what price are you renting for? I’m looking to rent out mine but long term 6 months plus.
I was just about the book 10 days this august there.. So it's illegal. But still booking.com allows it.. wtf
I looked at The Base 6 months ago. I just walked in off the street. There were 4 tour buses parked inside the condominium.
There are signs stating that there is no short term rental as per Thai law. But I asked at juristic person office anyway. The answer was there was short term rental, but they poi me a shady looking lady lurking next to the office. She was an agent for some condo owners and getting a short term rental for a couple of nights was no problem.
Thus given that information, the tour buses, the availability on Agoda and Booking.com, I would say getting a short term rental there would be no problem.
I promptly crossed The Base off my list as I did not want to live in hotel filled with hotel guests.
No tour buses allowed at the base.
Great vlog
Amazing Place!!
The Base is nice but, the cost per Sq. meter is a bit less then desirable. Money might be better spent at one of the "VT" locations ?!? Hats off to you for purchasing !
Great Vlog can you rent there???? what was the price to buy please.
I bought it off plan for 4.25 million this was 5 years ago. 6.5 to 7 million now because I have a 2 bedroom. Yes you can rent.
@@NDTViThailand room available now.
What’s the lowest sale price you’ve heard of at the Base in 2020?
When I drive by there it look like that building is out of plum. The leaning tower of pattaya.
Great job with the post and video!
Nice place. Stayed near it in Dec 2020
Fantastic review and what a great condo. Cheers!
Cheers Dean. Not sure if you watched this I recently did an updated review on The Base.👍
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I agree on the point you were making regarding negative comments on the housing market in Thailand, and that they usually come from people who have lost money. But wouldn't you agree that, because of inflation, buying a unit in a new project is a lot more profitable than buying an already existing one from an older project? It's also why there are so many new projects all the time in SEA, even in poor areas.
I agree. Bare in mind I also bought this pre Brexit when the pound was higher than it is now although it has recovered some ground. As in anywhere I also believe it's about location and The Base is one of the best locations. I've been going to Thailand for just under 25 years I am actually married to a Thai who's educated and has a great job she has her own money, so the ripped off part is down to you and who you trust because personally I've done well financially in Thailand in various investments.
Nick Dean Channel Yes you seem like you hit the jackpot mate. Best of luck to you! And great informative channel by the way :) !
Thanks Daniel, yes I am lucky but I chose wisely after years of going and see the way things work. A bit of a long gap this one but I'm heading back in July and traveling to the south where I used to live working has a scuba instructor, but it's 10 year's since I've been so should be interesting. I filmed and edited all this on my mobile phone and I said if I enjoyed it i would buy better equipment. I have enjoyed so I have purchased new cameras plus a MacBook Pro so once I get my head around it all I'm going to make far better quality. Thank you for your comments Daniel much appreciated.
Is there a cleaning service at the Base ?
Yes there is normally around 300 baht for single bedroom unit
good video, how is the quality, tiles, doors, windows???
can you open window at night and sleep with a fan?, what about mosquito?
The doors are solid and wide for disabled, floors are a good quality laminate which will do for perhaps I'll tile later - balcony is tiled. Windows are double glazed and tinted to a decent standard.
I am 23rd floor I've never seen a mosquito up there and once a month they spray the building for other bugs and insects. I took the early option with discount so practically moved in straight away one of the first and surprisingly I had ants all the way up there, but since they started pest control never had a problem.
I could sleep with windows open and fan but my side of the building gets sunrise so it's too hot in the morning. After 10am I'm shaded all day it is the cooler side.
I believe it's the next one down from the highest building grade.
enquiry about mosquitos -this may sound odd but mosquitos prefer to be nearer ground level and not above 5th or 6th floor- the insect prefers still air and a fan disturbs their flight path- I booked a single room 31 sq metres for November 2018 before I decided to read through the comments. Not everyone is thrilled to stay at the Base- pool can get packed-no food or bottles poolside-constant security patrols- its like being in school- View Talay 6 Condo room size is 45 sq metres 18 metre pool length- about 15 metres wide- wide choice of shops-coffee-snack bars (brand new one opened April 2017)-massage shops-full laundry service- better atmosphere. Base is soulless-no buzz- some new arrivals complained about waiting 2 hours in the hot sun to satisfy security red tape
part of my comments about the flying habits of mosquitos have been censored
It’s Residential Terry they’re not supposed to be rented out for anything less than 6 months at a time it’s illegal. Being a condo owner I’m glad they have these rules if it puts people off short term rent.
Hello mate, just to let you know, I rented a one bedroom apartment in this same condo tower B in August 2018 for a week and believe me or not, my wallet was stolen from the security box inside of my room, horrible experience unfortunately
Really? Security or the cleaners because security are not allowed in the buildings.
NDTVi Pattaya I believe it was a person in charge of the apartment (not the owner). I called this person to explain how it works the security box cos the manual was in Thai, so I wouldn’t understand, she said “don’t need the PIN number just use the key of the box”, that’s what I did and would never expect it’d happen. When I checked my wallet wasn’t there anymore I called the woman in charge, she wouldn’t answer, so I texted her explaining what had happened and then the owner called me very worried about this incident. Anyway the security of the building sounded very very dodgy as well, be aware of them mate!
Is this a guest friendly?
Yes, there is a "security" check point at the entrance of the project but, if they recognize you as a resident they don't ask for any documents (you or guest). If you're having a "friend" meet you, you will need to meet them at "security" front of the building. You can't access any floors of the building if you don't have a key card for the elevator!
Hi Nick. Being an owner at The Base, is there any chance you can have a say in getting the body-corp to clean the windows around the infinity pool ? That pool and view are the show-piece of the condo, and they haven't cleaned those windows in at least 18 months. People just can't see through them now, and they are getting worse. Surely labour costs are cheap enough to get the windows cleaned ? Just a thought.
I have noticed that to be fair and I suppose it’s something to do with safety because they constantly clean everywhere else. It will be brought at at the next meeting actually I’ll email them. My windows need cleaning so I’m guessing they’ll be done at the same time. Are you living here in The Base?
NDTVi yes. Been at The Base for 18 months now.
Did I meet you in the lift earlier?
NDTVi No. There can’t be TWO really handsome bald guys living in the same complex. Can there ? 55
Ha Ha. You’ll have to come out for a drink with myself and Nick B who left on Friday but heading back tomorrow as it didn’t quite work out. Oh well, at least he got his old room back.😝
do you still rent out? I am looking for a 3 month rental low season 2019 june ,jul ,aug. is there a letting agent on site
You might be in luck Ian. I’m going over soon and looking to rent it out normally during high season people want it for the 6 months which takes it up to about March or April. I made a video with regards to this I spent 2 days filming all over the place then accidentally wiped all the data by putting the sim card in the wrong bloody camera. Hopefully in about 3 weeks I’ll have another uploaded to advertise for the high season. In the meantime if you want to speak to me directly you can contact me via email. nickdean991@hotmail.com 👍
Very nice condo,and amenities ,stunning view's,and truly well located.Nick,if you do not mind me asking ,what is the average price,and the monthly utility bill's including maintenance charges,
I have let this go on a monthly basis for way lower than the average price they go for here. Reason why is it's a friend I trust who works here, actually already lives in The Base but room is too small. 25,000 baht per month, elect will cost 1,500 per month and water 300 baht per month. Elec is dependent on using aircon. Annual communal fee is 25,000 baht. It sits here empty because I like in the UK and this year I have something on and may not have the time to get back so rented it out for equivalent of £550 per month but normally can easily get £800 plus.
Wow very cheap indeed Nick,i thought you lived there permanently,but i was asking how much those Condo's are going on sale for Nick,not renting .sorry.
Gas, I bought it off plan meaning before they started building for 4.25 million but now worth about 6 million baht. You can get 1 bedroom for 3 million baht but in Thailand an extra bedroom doubles the price. Some big things happening to Pattaya next year ie it gets its first gambling license so prices will rocket.
48,000 on here but to be fair I’ve rented it out much cheaper than 35,000. The extra bedroom really puts the price up.
www.rentalfortheholidays.com/en/apartment/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-beach/the-base-central-pattaya
Hi, thanks for the review. Is the entrance on 2nd Rd the only way in and out of the condos? Are there any back ways or side paths to get to LK Metro, Soi Honey or Soi Diana without going all the way back out to 2nd Rd? Thanks
Yes only one entrance from second road this is due to security. I’ve been on LK Metro many times and got motorbike taxis back. 👍
Where to check in?
It depends on the agent I normally see them waiting at security.
Whats the name of the attorney or agent you used to buy the unit
What is the cost to rent ? Monthly or longer ?
1 bedroom Nick2 was paying 18,000 per month long term I own a 2 bedroom unit. I’m making a vlog about this I’ve already started up in 3 days.👍
For those asking about < 30 days rental rules: It's "selective" enforcement (read $$$ enforcement).
Yes it is depends on your race.
@@NDTViThailand Race???
Price a month during low and high season?
Depends 2 beds are more than double. At the moment you can get a single bed for 8000 per month they are half price.
@@NDTViThailand Can only get into the room with security card, that applies for all the units right? So girls won't be able to sneak in like VT6 and it's very safe in general?
Do I have access to all pools regardless of the block im staying in?
Yes. Your keycard gives you access to all communal areas and your own floor but not other residential floors.
@@NDTViThailand great so I can use any pool regardless of the building im staying, cant wait. no doubt it will be bust in high season/ struggle to find a sun lounger
would you rent your unit for 2 weeks or know someone who would my dates are apr 2019
Try here mate mine isn’t available for short stay. 👍
www.rentalfortheholidays.com/en/apartment/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-beach/the-base-central-pattaya
Is the condo "guest" friendly?
Yes it is.👍
Thanks for your quick reply. Am thinking of staying there for a day of ten. Now I know it is guest friendly I can cancel my hotel reservation. Thanks again mate
You’re welcome. Security is tight so they’ll probably ask your guest for ID which is always a good thing.👍
Yeah I know pretty much the same at any hotel. And also always good to know the girl isnt underage. You never know
Stayed in Building A, Floor 29 on November 2019. The site is constantly flooded with Chinese tourist. I would hate being an actual resident in the building. All the common areas, especially the rooftop pool, are constantly filled with loud Chinese. The room I stayed in wasn’t up to my standards. Floor had water damage, portraits missing from wall, TV nonfunctional, kitchen in disrepair. Shabby throughout. I’ve stayed in much nicer accommodations for the $33 bucks/night I paid through AirBnB.
Through AirBnB - how much did you pay ?
Building A is a non starter for me it's the busiest out of the 2 towers and where most tourists stay this is due to the rooftop pool. I went to the 5th floor in Tower A 6 months ago I couldn't believe it was the same condo block it was very shabby. Chinese own most of building A.
Nice One.
Stayed there in Dec 2017
What is the price
I’m not sure of the value it has been rented for six months, so I haven’t been near. I’m out in 10 days and staying there so I’ll be finding out and let you know.
Where are receptionist?
Juristic office in tower B but no receptionist it's not a hotel.
Do they have earth quakes
No mate it’s not an earthquake zone and the Gulf of Thailand is very shallow, so if there was an earthquake 200 miles away there’s no chance of an tsunami.
Good question though and I did look into it.👍
in the case of an earthquake the tsunami wouldn't be the main danger on the 23th floor 555555555
No tsunami from the Gulf of Thailand I think the maximum depth is 100 metres and it’s not a earthquake zone so it’s very safe.
ONY ON SOI 6/1 LOL
cool , im guna come back there soon hopefully and av a cold beer with ya
Anytime mate. 👍
i"ll be there soon))
Too small. Very tight living. God bless ya.
It’s the way city centre living is now. The room I have at home in the U.K. is a pain too much work gardening etc. This is compact but plenty big enough the way the storage spaces are thought out. All communal spaces excellently maintained. Depends what you want when you get older and I’m veering to the less hassle model. Each to their own, thanks for commenting and god bless you. 👍
how many "free flights" have been counted so far (pattaya flying club)
Oh a hell of a lot but none from The Base so far.
would that be a rental occupant when hit by a rent increase?
The flat is tiny, the corridors are too narrow. I bet this condo is very noisy at night.
Rooms are small that is correct and this is one of the larger units. Corridors are big and so are doors it has fantastic disabled access. Lower floors can be noisier but this one is quite unless they’re holding a party with loud music on Made in Thailand which happens a couple times per year.👍
thanks for the honest info much appreciated.
I've lived at The Base for 4 years now. In 3 different condos. On three different floors. 10th, 12th and now 26th. Lived in building A and B. And never had a problem with noise. Day or Night.
ok, it's "guest friendy", but how do you get your ladyboys in?? 555 as you demonstrated, entering the lift requires a security card, do you have to pick up the "guests" at the lobby? (in case of "home delivery")
Like a hotel they’ll keep their ID cards for security reasons and you’d have to go down to the lobby to meet them.
Hi Nick, I'm back in Pattaya in about 5 weeks and looking for a 12 month rental at the Base. Do you have any idea of the monthly rate please? (one bedroom). Is there a "sales office" I can walk in to and inquire?
Hi Paul, yes there is a sales office but I also have a friend who owns 4 units and lets them out. Can you give me your dates I'll see what he has available I also know someone else who has quite a few it's an agency.
Hi Nick, thanks for getting back to me. I am still in Jomtien until 10th of August but planning to return around the 2nd week in September (to sort out a retirement visa - place to live) . If they have the time to show me what is available. before I go home this time, it would be much appreciated.
Add me on Facebook Paul and I will put you on to my friend Johan (Swedish guy just sold Sweethearts A Go Go currently building a hotel) and if he doesn't have anything available he will know someone who does.
Just spoken to him and he hasn't got anything available it is quite popular. If you go to The Base go into the reception of tower B I've seen a few companies in there letting out units. Seeing as you're there you may as well pop in and get something sorted before the high season starts plus you'll be able to view.
Cheers Nick. Thanks for your advice. Much appreciated.
How much in Us$
From $100,000 up to approximately $220,000 now.
Nice I like it........
Cheers. This particular condo about $180,000 because it has two bedrooms.
That's what I would like..2 bedrooms ....I will be having friends flying in all the time....
My name is mark nice to meet You...I'm from NYC raise and born. But I've been living here in Puerto Rico last 15 years...I've been to Thailand 2015. I love it. Yea...hopefully by the end of this year. Ill be flying down....take brother. Be safe...
What about the Russians in this condo?
I can't recall seeing any and I'm on my way there now. 👍
Well, then I'll be the first Russian in the Base))
Obi, I like Russians I have no problem. When this was first sold I think many Russians bought into it but then your currency collapsed bringing about 300 units back for sale after it was sold out.
ok, thx
Gonna loose the views once they build the next project on the corner.
Those on that side will lose 10% at the most The Edge is being built by Sansiri the same company who built The Base.
@@NDTViThailand Every single person who bought at The Base has lost views, as the ocean view at the look-out level and infinity pool (which WERE the showpieces of the condo), are now blocked by Sansiri's new condo "The Edge". From the infinity pool you are now looking at a grey concrete wall right in the middle of your sea view. Sansiri have shit in the faces of everyone who bought a condo from them at The Base, and put their faith in them. It's actually heart breaking sitting in the pool now and looking at a building right where the ocean view was.
I haven't lost any views it's not even on my side and those at front still have direct sea views as the edge doesn't sit directly in front.
Tell that to the people in building A Nick, and people sitting in the pool. You have lost your "pool views", so you HAVE lost your views. @@NDTViThailand
I'll make a video to prove what you're saying is wrong.
4:00 250feet? get used to the metric system. that's superior to yours. you're 76 meters high and not 250 shit feet. But nice Appartment.
Dennis Anonym go No gives a shit about about metric vs standard. Put your big boy pants on and do your conversion fuck face.
@@BirdDog. Don't talk shit you idiot. almost the whole world uses the metric system and laughs at you. I am a roofer with a master operation title for the area and no matter where I work in the world, everyone says that the metric system is better. the metric system tears up your system. best example when NASA launched a probe on Mars with ESA a few years ago. because of your system with milen you have scrapped the probe and messed up the whole mission.
Dennis Anonym buddy no one gives a shit. Take your antidepressant and put your beef to rest. Perhaps this is an issue you need to discuss with your therapist. The only idiot talking shit is you.
@@BirdDog. 😂 you immediately notice that you have no idea. look at the world how many use the metric system. there are significantly more than countries that use your system. and above all which country builds the best machines that work most precisely. it is a country that uses the metric system.
Dennis Anonym you have issues bro. No one cares which is better. Not even a conversation anyone would discuss. Our system is ours and if yours is better so be it. I put a gallon of gas in I know I’ll go 30 miles. The fact you had to insult the channel for you giving measurements in his system shows how shallow you are.