Here’s a list of the issues that I’ve come up with regarding making the jump to superannuation in Thailand:

Where will you dwell – Depending on your lifestyle and the things you like you have a pleasantly classification of places to retire in Thailand. Those looking for more cosmopolitan excitement will want to opt for Bangkok or Phuket, while those looking for a more laid back lifestyle will be looking more towards the provinces of Thailand or even one of the beach destinations like Krabi or Koh Chang. The proper thing is Thailand provides various unlike options in lifestyle and I’m sure one will fit you.

How much money will you need – If money isn’t a deliberation then no require to worry about this. If however you think you’ll have restricted income during your retirement you’ll possibly want to go for places that are more off the beaten track like the northeast of Thailand (known as Isaan) or some of the more distant beach locations. Even Chiang Mai can be affordable compared to the U.S. and Europe. Those of you looking to retire to Bangkok should possibly have a bit more retirement earnings since the Big Mango can be quite costly if you want to enjoy it fully.

Issues of Thai visas – The visa issue is a big one since you certainly want to be lawful while you’re a visitor in Thailand. Fortunately for those over 50 the visa issue is truly simple. Retirement visas are available and they are both affordable and simple to get. If you’re under 50 it becomes more intricate and you’ll need some reason such as work or family to keep you long period in Thailand.

Arrange for the future – Obviously as you age your demands will change. Inflation will also eat into your superannuation in Thailand just as it would in the west. Health care turns more consequential as well. Consider your needs 20-30 years from now and have a project before moving to Thailand.

Insurance – Will your latest assurance cover you overseas? If not then you’ll want to make agreements. Health-care is easily 1/3 the cost in Thailand as it is in the west, however it will still be valuable if you have a major health emergency.

Buying vs renting in Thailand – While renting drains your assets without adding any justness it is still the perfect option in Thailand. Owning real property is not a potentiality in Thailand (well not easily anyway) so renting is your only alternative in many cases. Are you able to abide with this or do you need to be able to own your own location be it house or apartment.

While not comprehensive by any means that’s at least a speedy run down on deliberations for retiring to Thailand. There are obviously more things to imagine of, but total in my opinion there is no place like Thailand. If you’re looking for adventure and unique living in your retirement then I strongly mention you give Thailand a thought.

However there re even more advantages from dealing with a Bangkok Real Estate Agency, and these will be discussed below:

1. Depth of Knowledge & Skills. Of course any respectable and established Bangkok Property Agency should have a large and frequently updated website which you can use like www.easyhomes.tv or www.mrroomfinder.com to find Bangkok condos or apartments in Bangkok with ease to view and enquire about. However the Bangkok property market like the real estate market in any city is a constantly changing entity. For example a Sukhumvit condo for rent at 9am in the morning may be not available by 10.30am as a client saw the unit, was seen and taken at 10am. However if the Bangkok Real Estate Agency is well established and has a wide and deep coverage of the Bangkok property market, then they should not only the Bangkok condos, apartments in Bangkok and Town Houses etc that they have on their websites, but also they should have a whole host of Bangkok Houses, Town Houses, apartments and condos off-line as well.

   On a regular basis we will have clients call us for properties that have seen on our website and ask to see them. Many times, upon seeing the unit specified the client decides that is does not quite suit their needs for whatever reason. This is when a Bangkok Real Estate Agent with knowledge and skills becomes invaluable. The Real Estate Agent should then have a good knowledge of Bangkok and then can advise and tailor the meeting to suit the needs of the client. Here at EasyHomes Property Service Co., Ltd. we pride ourselves on being able to help the client find the property that suits them directly, and not just trying to ‘sell them something off the shelf!’

   This type of knowledge and assistance can help in some many ways, remember a good quality Bangkok Property Agent will pride themselves on their knowledge. They will have received months of training and developed years of experience in dealing with anything from apartments in Sukhumvit, to condos in Silom to Townhouses in Ratchada or Detached Houses in Bang Na. The bottom line is that the experience, knowledge and expertise will be there.

   And again don’t forget these people are to help you, a good quality Real Estate agent in Bangkok will have your interests at heart, so use their skills, knowledge and experience to make you life easier. Why should you spend hours trailing all over Bangkok looking for the perfect property, when you can get Property Agent to do that all for you at no cost to yourself?

   For example if I want tailor made suit then I go to a quality recommended tailors in Bangkok, I don’t sit at home on the internet downloading endless instruction manuals on how to cut my own suit. Then spend hours and hours traipsing around Bangkok material shops trying to find the correct materials. Instead I would consult with an expert and get them to do it for me. Why? Because I am no seamstress or tailor and to become ones would take me months if not years of work and training, and for what? A one-off deal or at least a rare one.

2. Negotiation Skills: In Hollywood each and every actor and actress has an agent who works for them to get them the deal they want. In the Premier League in England every footballer has an agent work for them to get them the deal they want. Very rarely these agents work exclusively with an actor, actress or football player. More often than not they work on behalf of several clients at a time. So why not be like a Hollywood or football star, and use a qualified Bangkok Real Estate agent to get the deal you need?

   While Leonardo Di Caprio’s agent is off negotiating with Universal Studios about his next movie, he can concentrate on his current job and acting skills. Whilst Fernando Torres’ agent is off negotiating with Liverpool Football Club about an pay increase or contract extension, he can concentrate on the next Premier League match and his training.

   Why not be the same as them? We are all specialists in one way or another, so whilst you’re concentrating on your specialized skill why don’t you let your Bangkok Real Estate Agent concentrate on getting the best deal for you?

   Whether you are an English teacher in Bangkok, a business owner here in Thailand, someone who has decided to take early retirement to live in Bangkok or someone who has recently taken contract up with an international company to work in Bangkok; you cannot be expected to be an expert at what you do AND be Thailand Real Estate Expert.

   Just a Real Estate Agent in Thailand, probably knows little about Real Estate in Australia, Japan or Dubai.

So there is no need to try and be all things and to waste your own time, just contact a respectable, established and trustworthy Bangkok Real Estate Agency and or Property Agent in Thailand, and let them to the work for you…it won’t cost you a thing!