A great video, Les. However,- - how many 65 - 70+ year olds need 3 bedrooms? There needs to be a standard 1, & 2 bedroom. unit for the great majority of elders. I am currently working to unfetter my own life and move to Thailand, but with my demise, the last thing I want at this stage of life, is to take on the ownership of a 3 bedroom house. A smaller, more efficient rental is my goal.
Hi and thanks for the comment, this is a new development for Retired living and you can have your own Bespoke 2 bedroom house built to your specification if so desired. Best wishes for your Future Retirement plans. Take care Les. Thanks for watching.
A nice video addressing the facts of life. I am 81 and bought a 3 story shophouse for 1.5 million baht about 17 years ago. My wife is a Thai citizen and everything is comfortable for me. Phrae Rescue is 100 feet from our shophouse and there is a nice restaurant in an adjacent shophouse. Health care is easily accessible.
All new properties look wonderful but I would urge caution. Those service charges could climb steeply and become a mill stone. What if they do net get the required number of buyers will they cut back on maintenance ? or increase the charges ?. How easily would it be for your kids if any to resell after you have gone?. Who is the company behind it and their track record ? I expect it is a 30 year lease with 2 extensions .What if they go bust etc tec. Do your homework guys.
Thanks for taking time to comment, I would advise anyone to seek legal advice from a Lawyer to address these questions but yes these questions need to be asked. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video. Many thanks. I am a single man with no children. I don't want to wind up being in a nursing home in the USA all neglected. It is a great option to be in the land of smiles.
One of your most informative vlogs. Such arrangements can be an independent house or house within retirement community. This provides a glimpse of what Thailand can offer for ones golden retirement age. Achievable, respectable and peaceful golden years! Thanks Les, for this wonderful service to your fellow beings. Please continue this thread further in other vlogs and forms.
They all look like lovely properties but I wouldn't say they are disabled friendly. They are more like standard homes but done to a good finish. There must be additional monthly costs for all the additional facilities you mention (once the development is completed). Are these costs not published?
These were a development show houses and now they will be catered for mobility issues, slope walkways etc etc. You can even design your house within the Early Retirement Zone to be included within the assisted living area. They have a number of plots available for this. Hope this helps.
Nice we built a 3 bed but its a 2 bed now and we only use 1 so be careful, you need just the space you need as you get older!!!! dont forget maintenance, cleaning, time, cost and worry, go small save the cash for HEALTH. AVOID SERVICE CHARGE SCAMS you end up paying rent-equivalence for a 1 bike gyms, a green swimmimg pond, and a security guard with one eye. Renting Staright is a good option with nearby amenities (6 months-12mths) if you want to stay flexible , most houses you might break even net of maintenance costs over 5 years NOT USA/NZ/AU/EU/UK housing market. Remembr weather is hot and raining after 3 years everything is "worn". so expect regular maintenece if owner, or repairs lease.
Many things to think about everyone has different needs, were happy where we are and in another video I will explain my options if and when they come. Thanks for watching.🙏
The biggest cost in a care home is staff, therefore the cost in any western country is, naturally, going to be much higher. If, in the future, I need care SE Asia will be where I’ll go. Please look at 2 bedroom rental units within a care setting. I would definitely not need 3 bedrooms. Very useful, honest vlog. Thanks
Thanks for watching, they have some plots of land where if desired you can design your own 2 bedroom house and they will build bespoke to your details. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.🙏
Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's very interesting to see what is available, and at what prices. The quality of the homes looks top notch and the designs are quite modern and livable. I know as a foreigner that I can't own the land, so I'm not sure how that works out but maybe you can address this sort of topic for those of us that are not married to a local national and how we can still avail ourselves of these opportunities...please! As far as the hunger for these types of informative videos, I'm sure, and can read from the comments, that this is highly desired information. This topic, as I've said to either you or on another vloggers vids about this topic, could be an on-going topic to visit at least annually as assisted living and retirement communities "pop-up" all over Thailand. You've hit on a niche subject here that is going to get you more and more followers and views I would imagine. Again, thank you very much for researching this for us all. ps...and you do a decent job of moving your camera slowly throughout these homes and this allows us to get a good few seconds to look at the surrounding as you move through these places....well done Sir!
Thought provoking and calm atmosphere with cost approximate for us looking 😊 Not seeing much thought towards design for older or handicapped however guess you adjust as you discover your mobility in the future? All good, thank you 🙏
Great Video Les Thank you! Have you any Idea how Much Heating cost are for running one of these homes? I understand its a warmer climate! But it must get chilly at some point throughout the seasons? Or am i totally wrong! 🧡
It does not get cold in Hua Hin. It does however for a short period in the far north such as Chiang Mai or North East in Issan mainly overnight around January or February. Your main costs will be for electric running aircon and that depends on how much you use it.
@@asha-kb9yh It depends on usage but a one bed condo might be 1500 Baht per month and a three bed house 4000. Water is negligible, and bottle gas for cooking only (as no central heating) is very cheap.
Never cold in Hua Hin. Keeping cool but these houses are build with insulated blocks to keep the heat out. Cool season now and still great temp. Thanks for watching.
I was thinking about taking my family for sightseeing in the UK but VISA alone costs 7,000 THB/person for a Thai, changed my mind to Turkey right away 😅
In Thailand do they have hospices and palliative care for patients close to death? Can you get the same level of pain management as in say the US or Australia? One downside would be the absence of voluntary euthanasia in Thailand.
I honestly don't know about this but at a Guess pain management yes but voluntary Euthanasia I would say not as it is a Buddhist Country. Thanks for the question.🙏
The prices are very good I can tell you that I like the larger one it would be nice to have one with a big office and a walk-in jacuzzi tub that would do me just fine I will try to visit it when I'm in Hawaii
Yes they offer rental of these property's for THB 30,000 per month within the assisted living area so everything is included including the 24 hr Medical on call service. Thanks for the comment.
Google Sampraya Street Hua Hin and you will find the location or google Fullrich Asset and again you will find the location. 5 km from the Beach and around the same for the center and night markets. Or contact Lorenz@tier-ra.com for more details. Hope this helps.
agree they are beautiful homes , but in my opinion I think a 2x1 for just a couple would suffice and no so large after all those larger spaces are going to require a decent air-conditioning unit in order to cool it and then there would be the added cost of electricity . So it would be 3,700,000 baht for a house with a lot of space that nobody would ever use , then if you had the 24 hour care service 40,000 baht a month that is just under 500,000 baht a year which is about 1 million baht every 2 years. your garden maintenance and the grounds etc 3000 baht a month that is 36,000 baht a year which increases every year , there is also a lot of laws and regulations that of course you would need a lawyer to explain it to you in English and to advise you of all the pro`s and con`s, no doubt his or her fee would not be a Thai meal at the local :P that would be another initial cost. I am content to be with my wife in a very cheap 2x1 rental and we could look after each other and with money saved we could easily pay for top insurance for hospital treatment / operations etc when required. I guess to those with the finances then I can understand that it would be great for them but not everyone is wealthy and many chose to come to Thailand for that reason , you probably have one lined up now from them for a huge discount due to your advertising their retirement village . Great vlog as usual and very informative .
Thanks for your comment, we have a plan for where we live in our own house, a video out soon about this. Yes money talks and if you have it why not, the government will take it off you but there are ways to get around this, don't lose your house if it can be avoided.
Hi there. Your video just showed up in my feed, and I think I’m going to subscribe to your channel too. I haven’t had a chance to look at your channel, but would you kindly, if you know of any, paste a link to the housing prices and availability in Thailand? Something that is local and specific to that country. Searching for properties, to buy or rent, on the internet isnt always the best when you don’t live there. I hope I made sense. I appreciate your help. You seem like a good person too. Best of luck!
Thailand is a big country and doing this would be impossible eg living in the Mountains or by the coast to drive from one end of the country to the other would take more than 30 hrs. Price varies on location. Hope this helps.
Thank you for sharing this video. We have stayed in Condos in Thailand and have noticed a lack of closet/wardrobe/ storage space. What do Thai people do with their clothing, their linens (sheets, towels, etc.), luggage, etc.? Very curious.
@steveaustin1984 Found a dream condo in Naklua high floor great view. Closet looked as big as a bread box. Couldn't fit 1 suit case in it. And that was it!. Deal killer right there. It's remained unoccupied since I saw it too.
@ Do you know what Thai people do? Do they simply not own many things, so no need for storage or are their homes simply super cluttered? I’m so horribly OCD!!! When you showed the bathrooms with zero storage, I envisioned toiletries and cleaning supplies strewn everywhere. I’m too much of a neat freak…that would stress me out on the daily…which wouldn’t be great in my retirement:)
@@kevo8498 Appreciate the response. We haven't experienced even that. Just the counter...that has been it. It looks like we will have to do a bit of renovating or remodeling wherever we end up staying.
Hey Les, What a great place to enjoy your retirement even if you're not in the best of health or mobility. the beautiful sunshine weather cannot be overestimated just waking up in a place like that with the sun shining will make you feel a million dollars. The quality of the houses looks outstanding value for money and the local cost of living makes this a very tentative package
Hua Hin is a great location, 5 km from the beach, night markets and lots of things to do here in Hua Hin. There will be an onsite club house spa and restaurant, plenty of expats in this area so plenty of social events happening. Seems like a no brainer to me as winter has arrived in the UK 👌
I live comfortably in Philippines in apartment with pool for £300 a month including electric. Not one bill after that. Any retired single guys there should be in S E Asia, what are you waiting for. Plus pretty girl half your age caring for you. Health insurance a must if you're not wealthy, £1k a year
This new development is perfect for retirement, the price is relatively inexpensive. All perfect. However I thought you cannot buy any home outright in Thailand. Unless this is different.
The way in which you purchase is slightly different, you get a 90 year lease but all done by the letter of the Law. Legal and of course you can pass on to family and sell if required. Contact Lorenz for more details. Thanks for watching.
On the surface of it all, the place looks great, but those throw mats on the floor and the sectional carpets are a major trip hazard, especially for the elderly. One fall and a broken hip and your quality of life is forever diminished. The narrow doorways, entry ways and halls, the lack of handrails, ramps are another major failure on the part of whomever designed these living quarters (if you don't know what I mean, take a look at how the places in the US are designed...ramps, rails, wide halls and doorways, etc.). Also, instead of those slippery tile floors, it would be better to install "Lifeproof" slip resistant tile. If they ever expand or launch another project, I hope they will incorporate the basics in their design.
90 year Lease which you can pass on to your family or friends all legal and of course sell at any time. You can even buy and rent out until you need this in the future.
Sunshine International do something similar, you never actually own the house. The agreement ends with death, also healthcare professional on site including doctors, but if you have to go to hospital/operation, that's your responsibility to pay...🤔🤐🤑
The company Fullrich Asset provide a 90 year lease which is yours to pass on to family or friends or or resell, Sunshine international also have an agreement with Bangkok Hospital if you have a property with Sunshine International you get a discount on your hospital visit and treatment. They have nurses 24 hrs but not a Doctor, I did a video on Sunshine International also, a very good service. Fullrich Asset offer a 40% discount at the Bangkok Hospital Thanks for watching.
@RetiredandLivingthedream thanks for your reply, the 40% reduction sounds positive and the 90 year lease too. I wasn't aware that you had done a video on Sunshine.
I maybe wrong but didn't think you could buy and it be yours outright or 100% ownership...thought you had to be married to a Thai woman who owns more of the property than you be care before buying as you may not full own the property..
Thailand it is true you will never own the Land the house sits on, Fullrich Asset offer a 90 year lease which you can resell or pass on to family or friends. All legal and above board, I always suggest seeking Legal advice and independent advice is prudent to do so. Thanks for your question. Hope this helps.
Be careful as foreigners are not allowed to own homes directly, a complicated ownership arrangement is required involving a company with Thai shareholders.
Your correct it is a different way of ownership in Thailand, always seek advice from a Lawyer and only proceed if your happy to do so. But the alternative is to rent. GBP 674 is better than GBP 4,095 per month. Thanks for taking time to comment.
As this video and the concept is aimed at retiree's,I was really surprised at glaring omissions, the first thing i noticed was stairs at the entry,with no wheelchair access ramp,the internal doors look too narrow for wheelchair access,also the bathroom designs dont have wheelchair access to the shower. This Project is only of any use to able bodied people,whom can climb stairs,and has given no consideration to older folk currently in weelchairs,or possibly in the future. I would suggest the Architects of these houses should start thinking outside the box.
These issues are being addressed, and future houses can be made more accessible for wheelchair access, not everyone is wheelchair bound who would like the facilities offered so the mixture will be accordantly to cater for all needs. Also it is a new development and you can have a Bespoke house built just for your needs. Hope this information is suitable, ask Lorenz for more information if required. Thanks for taking time to watch the video.
+1 First villa looks like it has hospital furniture. The rest are alright 👍👍. The doors don't look wide enough for wheelchair access, says Mrs. R., Alzheimer nurse. (Doesn't HAVE it...yet 😮🙏) Slippy tiles on the floor too. Can you confirm the door width, Les?
Hi and thanks for your question, the houses featured were stock houses and the rest of the development will be more Retired friendly, wider doors ramps etc etc, They are building 135 houses for Retired people and this area will have the facilities mentioned eg 24 hr medical assistance on call, 24 hr nurse on call people have a choice of furniture, also they have plots of land where you can have your own bespoke property built to your design. Hope this helps many thanks for watching.🙏🙏
They will be doing houses Retirees friendly, and will be adapting these if required, the houses shown were stock houses and they plan on building another 70 or so houses for retired people, it is a new development aimed at retired people so they are adapting the build to supply these houses. There are plots available so you can have a bespoke house built to your requirements. Thanks for taking time to comment and for watching. Best wishes Les.
So Les. You're in the assisted living facility there and something serious like a heart attack or stroke occurs. Now what?? What about health insurance from back home?. Not sure it will work there. Nor will Medicare or Medicade.. How do you pay a million baht plus medical bill for starters?. And trying to sign up for health care at let's say 70 is next to impossible...
Sudden huge medical emergencyCan wipe out your savings out in no time unless your Elon Musk Now what? No thanks don't need that stress just stay here at 73 in Oregon happy alone, own house, 2 beloved kitties and soooo quiet plus 4 seasons
@rogergardner7740 Thai Hospitals can be world class. But they bill like any others too. Although things can be cheaper here in Thailand. Major procedures as well as follow up and meds are still huge. Many you tubers have experienced it.. No insurance. you're in trouble. Better have huge savings.
Property purchase is different in Thailand, you will get a 90 year lease which you can pass on to family or friends or resell if required. I would always say to get legal advice from an Independent Lawyer to fully understand your purchase.
The email is on the video but I will give you the contact details here email Lorenz@tier-ra.com he can send you the e-brochure for more details, best wishes.
A great video, Les. However,- - how many 65 - 70+ year olds need 3 bedrooms? There needs to be a standard 1, & 2 bedroom. unit for the great majority of elders. I am currently working to unfetter my own life and move to Thailand, but with my demise, the last thing I want at this stage of life, is to take on the ownership of a 3 bedroom house. A smaller, more efficient rental is my goal.
Hi and thanks for the comment, this is a new development for Retired living and you can have your own Bespoke 2 bedroom house built to your specification if so desired.
Best wishes for your Future Retirement plans.
Take care Les. Thanks for watching.
@wmcorbly2495 And that you don't have to hire an additional housekeeper to clean.
A nice video addressing the facts of life. I am 81 and bought a 3 story shophouse for 1.5 million baht about 17 years ago. My wife is a Thai citizen and everything is comfortable for me. Phrae Rescue is 100 feet from our shophouse and there is a nice restaurant in an adjacent shophouse. Health care is easily accessible.
All new properties look wonderful but I would urge caution. Those service charges could climb steeply and become a mill stone. What if they do net get the required number of buyers will they cut back on maintenance ? or increase the charges ?. How easily would it be for your kids if any to resell after you have gone?. Who is the company behind it and their track record ? I expect it is a 30 year lease with 2 extensions .What if they go bust etc tec. Do your homework guys.
Thanks for taking time to comment, I would advise anyone to seek legal advice from a Lawyer to address these questions but yes these questions need to be asked. Thanks for watching.
The quality of the workmanship on that house for Thailand is top quality 😁👍😁🙏
Thanks for your comment, it is I looked very carefully great job done. I always give my honest opinion and it does have the wow factor.
It’s just what I was looking for it ticks all the boxes 😊😊
Thanks for watching best wishes for your future 🙏plans.
Excellent video. Many thanks. I am a single man with no children. I don't want to wind up being in a nursing home in the USA all neglected. It is a great option to be in the land of smiles.
Thanks for taking time to watch and leave a comment. Best wishes for your future plans. It would be a great place to retire.
Thanks Les.....Will be top spot for me hope to view in Jan . Big Thumbs Up
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Best wishes.🙏
One of your most informative vlogs. Such arrangements can be an independent house or house within retirement community. This provides a glimpse of what Thailand can offer for ones golden retirement age. Achievable, respectable and peaceful golden years! Thanks Les, for this wonderful service to your fellow beings. Please continue this thread further in other vlogs and forms.
Thanks for the comment and I very much appreciate your words. It is a theme I will continue as it interests me also. 🙏
Great video Les. You are the only person on RUclips that addresses this issue. Thank you 🙏🏽 for taking the time and effort 👍🏼
Thanks for that. 6 hr drive to Hua Hin 2 nights and 6 hr drive back so yes a lot of work involved so a heartfelt thanks for your comment. 🙏🙏
Wrong, seen a few on youtube ~
The funereal crematorium music 🎼🎵🎶 is a nice touch 😮🤣🤣.
My cremation music will be It's my Life.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again , the channel should be called , Les with he’s head screwed on. Thank you Les ✌️
Thanks for that comment, it means a lot. 👌🙏
They all look like lovely properties but I wouldn't say they are disabled friendly. They are more like standard homes but done to a good finish. There must be additional monthly costs for all the additional facilities you mention (once the development is completed). Are these costs not published?
These were a development show houses and now they will be catered for mobility issues, slope walkways etc etc. You can even design your house within the Early Retirement Zone to be included within the assisted living area. They have a number of plots available for this. Hope this helps.
I appreciate the video and iw great information and thought provoking.
Thanks so much for taking time to comment.
Nice we built a 3 bed but its a 2 bed now and we only use 1 so be careful, you need just the space you need as you get older!!!! dont forget maintenance, cleaning, time, cost and worry, go small save the cash for HEALTH. AVOID SERVICE CHARGE SCAMS you end up paying rent-equivalence for a 1 bike gyms, a green swimmimg pond, and a security guard with one eye.
Renting Staright is a good option with nearby amenities (6 months-12mths) if you want to stay flexible , most houses you might break even net of maintenance costs over 5 years NOT USA/NZ/AU/EU/UK housing market.
Remembr weather is hot and raining after 3 years everything is "worn". so expect regular maintenece if owner, or repairs lease.
Many things to think about everyone has different needs, were happy where we are and in another video I will explain my options if and when they come. Thanks for watching.🙏
Fabulous idea, I'd go for that, absolutely.
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.
Super interesting! Thanks for the information, Les!
Your more than welcome best wishes Les.🙏
What a stunning place and great value.
Yep it ticks a few boxes.
Very nice interesting video Les ,, so lucky I have my little carer here with me in England 😂
Good to hear, best wishes and thanks for watching.
The biggest cost in a care home is staff, therefore the cost in any western country is, naturally, going to be much higher. If, in the future, I need care SE Asia will be where I’ll go. Please look at 2 bedroom rental units within a care setting. I would definitely not need 3 bedrooms. Very useful, honest vlog. Thanks
Thanks for watching, they have some plots of land where if desired you can design your own 2 bedroom house and they will build bespoke to your details. Hope this helps.
Thanks for watching.🙏
Beautiful set up Les, can you advise regarding immigration issues? And maybe some prices for home service soapy massage.
Immigration can be sorted by the developer and you may be required to order your own inhouse soapy. Only a man knows the feeling of a soapy.
❤standards are x10 what you get in uk...Great video....an enjoyable days filming 4u I bet..... 2bed terraced in redcar gets you a Palace in Thailand
Let me think about that one. Redcar/ Thailand. Mmmm 😂🙏
Thank you for showing very interesting
Appreciate the feedback! 🙏 Thanks for watching.
Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's very interesting to see what is available, and at what prices. The quality of the homes looks top notch and the designs are quite modern and livable. I know as a foreigner that I can't own the land, so I'm not sure how that works out but maybe you can address this sort of topic for those of us that are not married to a local national and how we can still avail ourselves of these opportunities...please!
As far as the hunger for these types of informative videos, I'm sure, and can read from the comments, that this is highly desired information. This topic, as I've said to either you or on another vloggers vids about this topic, could be an on-going topic to visit at least annually as assisted living and retirement communities "pop-up" all over Thailand.
You've hit on a niche subject here that is going to get you more and more followers and views I would imagine. Again, thank you very much for researching this for us all.
ps...and you do a decent job of moving your camera slowly throughout these homes and this allows us to get a good few seconds to look at the surrounding as you move through these places....well done Sir!
I will be doing a video shortly about this. Thanks for the comment.
A great video again Les 👍
Thanks for watching. 🙏
I like this option.
3 bedrooms is ideal.
Master for me.
3rd for my computer and admin /books etc.
2nd for my live in carer.
What's not to like.
Every man needs a Man Cave. Thanks for taking time to comment.
Thought provoking and calm atmosphere with cost approximate for us looking 😊
Not seeing much thought towards design for older or handicapped however guess you adjust as you discover your mobility in the future?
All good, thank you 🙏
All the next phase of building will be older people friendly, slopes stairway etc etc. Thanks for watching.
Great Video Les Thank you!
Have you any Idea how Much Heating cost are for running one of these homes? I understand its a warmer climate! But it must get chilly at some point throughout the seasons? Or am i totally wrong! 🧡
It does not get cold in Hua Hin. It does however for a short period in the far north such as Chiang Mai or North East in Issan mainly overnight around January or February. Your main costs will be for electric running aircon and that depends on how much you use it.
@ThailandTerry Thank you very much! It would be good to how much the running costs of electricity is on average compared to the UK! 🙂
@@asha-kb9yh It depends on usage but a one bed condo might be 1500 Baht per month and a three bed house 4000. Water is negligible, and bottle gas for cooking only (as no central heating) is very cheap.
Never cold in Hua Hin. Keeping cool but these houses are build with insulated blocks to keep the heat out. Cool season now and still great temp. Thanks for watching.
My Electricity bill per month is around GBP 15 but the average is around GBBP 100 a month running AC'S we just run fans and rarely have the AC on.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO
No problem thanks for watching.
I was thinking about taking my family for sightseeing in the UK but VISA alone costs 7,000 THB/person for a Thai, changed my mind to Turkey right away 😅
Have a great trip thanks for watching. Best wishes.
In Thailand do they have hospices and palliative care for patients close to death? Can you get the same level of pain management as in say the US or Australia? One downside would be the absence of voluntary euthanasia in Thailand.
I honestly don't know about this but at a Guess pain management yes but voluntary Euthanasia I would say not as it is a Buddhist Country. Thanks for the question.🙏
The prices are very good I can tell you that I like the larger one it would be nice to have one with a big office and a walk-in jacuzzi tub that would do me just fine I will try to visit it when I'm in Hawaii
Thanks for watching, they have plots available so you can design your own home.
Best wishes for your future plans.🙏
What part of thiland is them retiring houses I was showing a mate he said it would suit him also😊😊u hit the spot with this
Hua Hin, about 3 hrs from Bangkok. Best wishes and good luck. Thanks for watching.
Great video Les! Do they have communities like that where you can rent without having to buy?
Yes they offer rental of these property's for THB 30,000 per month within the assisted living area so everything is included including the 24 hr Medical on call service. Thanks for the comment.
So beautiful. Thank you
Thanks for watching.🙏
looks good ...in what area is this development located Les
Google Sampraya Street Hua Hin and you will find the location or google Fullrich Asset and again you will find the location. 5 km from the Beach and around the same for the center and night markets. Or contact Lorenz@tier-ra.com for more details.
Hope this helps.
agree they are beautiful homes , but in my opinion I think a 2x1 for just a couple would suffice and no so large after all those larger spaces are going to require a decent air-conditioning unit in order to cool it and then there would be the added cost of electricity . So it would be 3,700,000 baht for a house with a lot of space that nobody would ever use , then if you had the 24 hour care service 40,000 baht a month that is just under 500,000 baht a year which is about 1 million baht every 2 years. your garden maintenance and the grounds etc 3000 baht a month that is 36,000 baht a year which increases every year , there is also a lot of laws and regulations that of course you would need a lawyer to explain it to you in English and to advise you of all the pro`s and con`s, no doubt his or her fee would not be a Thai meal at the local :P that would be another initial cost.
I am content to be with my wife in a very cheap 2x1 rental and we could look after each other and with money saved we could easily pay for top insurance for hospital treatment / operations etc when required. I guess to those with the finances then I can understand that it would be great for them but not everyone is wealthy and many chose to come to Thailand for that reason , you probably have one lined up now from them for a huge discount due to your advertising their retirement village . Great vlog as usual and very informative .
Thanks for your comment, we have a plan for where we live in our own house, a video out soon about this. Yes money talks and if you have it why not, the government will take it off you but there are ways to get around this, don't lose your house if it can be avoided.
Hi there. Your video just showed up in my feed, and I think I’m going to subscribe to your channel too. I haven’t had a chance to look at your channel, but would you kindly, if you know of any, paste a link to the housing prices and availability in Thailand? Something that is local and specific to that country. Searching for properties, to buy or rent, on the internet isnt always the best when you don’t live there. I hope I made sense. I appreciate your help. You seem like a good person too. Best of luck!
Thailand is a big country and doing this would be impossible eg living in the Mountains or by the coast to drive from one end of the country to the other would take more than 30 hrs. Price varies on location. Hope this helps.
Thank you for sharing this video.
We have stayed in Condos in Thailand and have noticed a lack of closet/wardrobe/ storage space.
What do Thai people do with their clothing, their linens (sheets, towels, etc.), luggage, etc.?
Very curious.
@steveaustin1984 Found a dream condo in Naklua high floor great view.
Closet looked as big as a bread box. Couldn't fit 1 suit case in it. And that was it!. Deal killer right there. It's remained unoccupied since I saw it too.
Storage space is essential, I would draw the line at the American walk in wardrobe, normal storage is great for me. Thanks for taking time to comment.
@ Do you know what Thai people do?
Do they simply not own many things, so no need for storage or are their homes simply super cluttered?
I’m so horribly OCD!!!
When you showed the bathrooms with zero storage, I envisioned toiletries and cleaning supplies strewn everywhere.
I’m too much of a neat freak…that would stress me out on the daily…which wouldn’t be great in my retirement:)
@steveaustin1984 Most bathrooms I've seen here have 1 shelf under the sink and that was it.
@@kevo8498 Appreciate the response.
We haven't experienced even that. Just the counter...that has been it.
It looks like we will have to do a bit of renovating or remodeling wherever we end up staying.
Hey Les, What a great place to enjoy your retirement even if you're not in the best of health or mobility. the beautiful sunshine weather cannot be overestimated just waking up in a place like that with the sun shining will make you feel a million dollars. The quality of the houses looks outstanding value for money and the local cost of living makes this a very tentative package
Hua Hin is a great location, 5 km from the beach, night markets and lots of things to do here in Hua Hin. There will be an onsite club house spa and restaurant, plenty of expats in this area so plenty of social events happening. Seems like a no brainer to me as winter has arrived in the UK 👌
I live comfortably in Philippines in apartment with pool for £300 a month including electric. Not one bill after that. Any retired single guys there should be in S E Asia, what are you waiting for. Plus pretty girl half your age caring for you. Health insurance a must if you're not wealthy, £1k a year
Thanks for watching and well said. There is a lot to be said about living in Asia. May you live for many years healthy and happy.
This new development is perfect for retirement, the price is relatively inexpensive. All perfect. However I thought you cannot buy any home outright in Thailand. Unless this is different.
The way in which you purchase is slightly different, you get a 90 year lease but all done by the letter of the Law. Legal and of course you can pass on to family and sell if required. Contact Lorenz for more details. Thanks for watching.
On the surface of it all, the place looks great, but those throw mats on the floor and the sectional carpets are a major trip hazard, especially for the elderly.
One fall and a broken hip and your quality of life is forever diminished.
The narrow doorways, entry ways and halls, the lack of handrails, ramps are another major failure on the part of whomever designed these living quarters (if you don't know what I mean, take a look at how the places in the US are designed...ramps, rails, wide halls and doorways, etc.). Also, instead of those slippery tile floors, it would be better to install "Lifeproof" slip resistant tile.
If they ever expand or launch another project, I hope they will incorporate the basics in their design.
For the open day event only.
A foreigner can own these properties in Thailand?
90 year Lease which you can pass on to your family or friends all legal and of course sell at any time. You can even buy and rent out until you need this in the future.
Very Nice indeed :-)
Thanks for taking time to watch.
thanks Les 👌 xx vee
Appreciate for watching.🙏
Sunshine International do something similar, you never actually own the house. The agreement ends with death, also healthcare professional on site including doctors, but if you have to go to hospital/operation, that's your responsibility to pay...🤔🤐🤑
The company Fullrich Asset provide a 90 year lease which is yours to pass on to family or friends or or resell, Sunshine international also have an agreement with Bangkok Hospital if you have a property with Sunshine International you get a discount on your hospital visit and treatment. They have nurses 24 hrs but not a Doctor, I did a video on Sunshine International also, a very good service. Fullrich Asset offer a 40% discount at the Bangkok Hospital Thanks for watching.
@RetiredandLivingthedream thanks for your reply, the 40% reduction sounds positive and the 90 year lease too. I wasn't aware that you had done a video on Sunshine.
I maybe wrong but didn't think you could buy and it be yours outright or 100% ownership...thought you had to be married to a Thai woman who owns more of the property than you be care before buying as you may not full own the property..
You own the building but cannot own the land. So, a 30 year leasehold with extensions is the easiest route.
Thailand it is true you will never own the Land the house sits on, Fullrich Asset offer a 90 year lease which you can resell or pass on to family or friends. All legal and above board, I always suggest seeking Legal advice and independent advice is prudent to do so. Thanks for your question. Hope this helps.
Has anyone got experience of the care home in Soi 6 Pattaya, almost opposite Smoke & Kisses bar?
They have a lot of staff I understand and the service is 2nd to non, I have been told.😏🙏
Be careful as foreigners are not allowed to own homes directly, a complicated ownership arrangement is required involving a company with Thai shareholders.
Your correct it is a different way of ownership in Thailand, always seek advice from a Lawyer and only proceed if your happy to do so. But the alternative is to rent. GBP 674 is better than GBP 4,095 per month. Thanks for taking time to comment.
As this video and the concept is aimed at retiree's,I was really surprised at glaring omissions, the first thing i noticed was stairs at the entry,with no wheelchair access ramp,the internal doors look too narrow for wheelchair access,also the bathroom designs dont have wheelchair access to the shower.
This Project is only of any use to able bodied people,whom can climb stairs,and has given no consideration to older folk currently in weelchairs,or possibly in the future.
I would suggest the Architects of these houses should start thinking outside the box.
These issues are being addressed, and future houses can be made more accessible for wheelchair access, not everyone is wheelchair bound who would like the facilities offered so the mixture will be accordantly to cater for all needs. Also it is a new development and you can have a Bespoke house built just for your needs. Hope this information is suitable, ask Lorenz for more information if required. Thanks for taking time to watch the video.
+1 First villa looks like it has hospital furniture. The rest are alright 👍👍. The doors don't look wide enough for wheelchair access, says Mrs. R., Alzheimer nurse. (Doesn't HAVE it...yet 😮🙏) Slippy tiles on the floor too.
Can you confirm the door width, Les?
Hi and thanks for your question, the houses featured were stock houses and the rest of the development will be more Retired friendly, wider doors ramps etc etc, They are building 135 houses for Retired people and this area will have the facilities mentioned eg 24 hr medical assistance on call, 24 hr nurse on call people have a choice of furniture, also they have plots of land where you can have your own bespoke property built to your design. Hope this helps many thanks for watching.🙏🙏
Very very lovely my 102 yo granny is paying almost £2000 pcm for a care home in the uk
wow 102 what a great age, Best wishes for your Granny. Thanks for watching.🙏🙏
Not very wheelchair friendly , hopefully they will rectify that if you need it .
They will be doing houses Retirees friendly, and will be adapting these if required, the houses shown were stock houses and they plan on building another 70 or so houses for retired people, it is a new development aimed at retired people so they are adapting the build to supply these houses. There are plots available so you can have a bespoke house built to your requirements. Thanks for taking time to comment and for watching. Best wishes Les.
So Les. You're in the assisted living facility there and something serious like a heart
attack or stroke occurs. Now what?? What about health insurance from back home?. Not sure it will work there. Nor will Medicare or Medicade.. How do you pay a million baht plus medical bill for starters?. And trying to sign up for health care at let's say 70 is next to impossible...
You need cash to pay.
Sudden huge medical emergencyCan wipe out your savings out in no time unless your Elon Musk
Now what?
No thanks don't need that stress just stay here at 73 in Oregon happy alone, own house, 2 beloved kitties and soooo quiet plus 4 seasons
@rogergardner7740 Thai Hospitals can be world class. But they bill like any others too. Although things can be cheaper here in Thailand. Major procedures as well as follow up and meds are still huge. Many you tubers have experienced it.. No insurance. you're in trouble. Better have huge savings.
Hi and thanks for your valid question, but what if you die of old age. we never know.
Falang cant buy tho?
Property purchase is different in Thailand, you will get a 90 year lease which you can pass on to family or friends or resell if required. I would always say to get legal advice from an Independent Lawyer to fully understand your purchase.
where can I contact this people
The email is on the video but I will give you the contact details here email
Lorenz@tier-ra.com he can send you the e-brochure for more details, best wishes.
Get 40% off or get 'free' health care.
Is paying 40% cheaper than free, after you have already paid for it.
Wake up Les
You lost me there. Nothing Free.
No need to be on a O/A Visa to stay in Thailand.
Great video Les, shame it's in Hau Hin. Would buy tomorrow if in/near Jomtien. Thanks Les
I think Sunshine international are building one in Pattaya, Ban Lalisa are in Pattaya also so they are around. Thanks for watching.
A property like this in Hua-Hin is B7-9 million
Hua Hin is being expanded at a huge rate. It is a great location to retire.
Cemetery for old western elephants! 😂
Happy Western Elephants.
Medical care is second to none?are you sure?