Using the attorneys of the property developer is one of the most common errors that are made. Most times the attorney is looking after the interests of the developer and not yours. That is akin to you taking the advice from your wife’s attorney during a divorce. It is easy to do but most times it will cost you an arm and a leg.

A large number of expats have chosen to retire in Pattaya. The low cost of living, beautiful climate, easy lifestyle and the disarming smiles of the local folk have made it into a haven for westerners especially those who had spent decades in the stressful and hectic corporate world. With the exodus of these foreigners into Thailand, came the rise of the local real estate industry.