An interesting FYI: If from the upper floors you had looked down at the vacant lot on the South side of the Copa., you would have seen a large swath of newly cleared land, extending from 2nd Road almost to Beach Rd. They have actually begun construction of what will be the Jomtien Beach branch of the extensive Monorail project planned for the greater Pattaya area, scheduled to be finished and in operation in about 5 years. There will be a terminal station right next to the Copacabana. This will probably be a huge benefit for owners once finished, increasing value considerably. If you take a ride in the area off the other side of 2nd rd, around the Go-Cart track and the Bungee Jump facility you will see a lot of other groundwork being done for this immense project that can't help but have a huge impact on Jomtien. Enjoy it for what it is now, folks because everything will be changing once it's done.
@@ramsesds7325 Right now, looks like a mix of contractors doing ground-work. I may have to backtrack on the Monorail claim. I checked the area yesterday and it's now looking more like a drainage project. Time will tell.
This is by far the best hotel apartment I have seen for many years. The attention to detail is absolutely flawless. The grandure of the architecture is very obvious. This really is a gemstone to be very very proud of. Huge thank you for sharing this with us. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Hi Lucas! Thanks for showing us the Copa. Think I could be interested in a 70sq meter but here's the thing........all the Pattaya vloggers get our attention showing condos that get our interest but there is never ever any talk about condo fees or maintenance and upkeep responsibilities and parking fees and hiring housekeeping services etc, etc. Let's consider the personal pool units for example. Apparently everyone wants those pools but they don't maintain themselves and require more than daily attention. That whole pool area is open to wind, sun, sea air damage not to mention the filtration equipment and chemicals that are a constant drain on the wallet. I like the Copa but would never have my own pool again......so what are these costs that no one talks about??? I ask because here in the US I've looked at Condos that I liked until I found out how much the monthly condo fees are and at times they're more than the monthly mortgage. Also are the properties properly maintained over time? I also ask because once I cash out of Baltimore I ain't never coming back lol
Monthly maintenance fees are generally between 40 and 55 baht per square meter and generally paid annually in one lump sum. This only applies to the owner of the unit, if they chose to rent their unit, they continue to pay the maintenance fees which are totally transparent to the renter.
I remember one RU-vidr mentioned about the condo (not this one) has housekeeping service. The price depends on how often you need the service. If you sign a long term contract, it will be about $20 each time, probably for 1-bedroom unit (sorry I cannot exactly remember).
Gotta consider the unexpected expenses as a cowherd, especially in older buildings. In Florida, after a 30 year old condo collapses in seconds….new building inspection laws hurried into place. Professional engineers must certify the building integrity as specified intervals. The super busy inspectors are frantically scheduling the older condos….and covering their behinds, ordering $millions in repairs to the structures. Won’t be long before these Thai skyscrapers from the 1980, 1990s start to pancake with everyone inside.
The building maintains the pool, and (afaik), it's included in your maintenance dues. If you notice, there is a door from the pool deck to the hallway. That is for the maintenance crew to get to the pool without going through your unit. I don't even think you have the option to use an outside service. You can have them drain it if you are leaving for an extended period of time. And again, iirc, the price per sq meter was the same on the pool units as all the other units. I found it online once, but now can't seem to find it again. I remember thinking it was reasonable though. No idea on how the building will upkeep over time. That is on the owners. At this point, (July 2024) the building has about 10% of its units up for sale or rent. That seems low for a condo building in Thailand, which is good. It means that the building is doing well. But again, only time will tell. The prevailing theory on condos in Thailand is to NEVER buy one and only rent. They are _not_ an appreciating asset in Thailand. Everyone wants to live in the new hotness and there is sooo much *_excess capacity_* in the market, once you buy a unit, it will be _very_ hard to sell. If you plan on living in the unit your whole life, or have the money to blow, that's one thing. But most expats in Thailand tend to move around. (I mean, just watch this channel, lol). Maybe you don't think you will, but I wouldn't bet on it. The pool units are about $400k USD. If you spend 1k USD (35k Thai baht) per month in rent (which is A LOT), that same 400k will get you over 33 years in rent. Granted, you won't have a condo at the end, but a 33 year old Thai condo is probably less than worthless anyways. And you can move whenever you want.
Been walking past this for a few weeks, actually thought it was fully competed. Really impressive commanding building. I wonder if it will have the same striking feature when the Arom 45 storey gets completed next door to it. They obviously see this area as the next up and coming to commit to so many rooms. Wombat bar must be over the moon lol.
I bought a condo in Phuket 1990 for 2M Baht. Sold it 2004 for 5.5M Bath. Rented it out for a total of 6M Baht over those years. The same size units in that condo now sells for 6-7 M Baht 15 years after I sold mine. I think I bought mine in the right time and sold it in the nick of time. Nice condo in this vid. Good luck to new owners!
Hi, Lucus & Vee, I enjoyed your tour of the condos, these are high-quality units with a high-quality price tag . You do get great facilities you would not need to leave the building to go to the gym which looked very well equipped. Personally, I would buy to rent and live in a villa with a pool and gardens and a high-quality interior for much less but if you want to rub shoulders with the rich and prestigious location and I don't think you could go wrong with these places. They should hold their value and increase. Thank you, Lucus, for another great find. I hope Vee is doing okay and the chemo is not too rough on her. She is in our prayers as are you. Been rough on you have to be with someone you love and watch them and feel powerless to fix it. Heartbreaking but you have done a grand job of supporting her. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M
Fantastic tour. Very impressive building. $430k for 80m2? Only one left lol. I'm guessing the Chinese are buying up fast. The only thing I'd be worried about is having a young kid in an inflatable ring on the roof top pool. Lol May never see them again when it's windy. 🤔😂😂 Great video Loucas 👍✌️🙏
Hey Luckaz , As usual another great Vid from you Glad to see the weather good be over there in a month again lovely apartments Hope Vees Well Cheers Chris
WOW.... what a fantastic space! Everything is in building so far. Well thought out and high end finishes. I don't think you would loose money and could be a high end rental. Great presentation! Please tell Vee we are thinking of her and sending more prayers. Positive attitude helps!
We just rented a 4 bed Wongamat seaview. Seaview condos are pretty full now unless a studio is ok for you. Jomtien is good too since they made the beach huge. But you’re across the street there.
The top floor pool has its name chosen for it 🤣😂 These squalls' origin is hilarious, I wish nothing would change, it could be a tourist attraction. The Copa looked amazing 👍 Give Vee a hug from Sweden, and thank you for sharing Lucas ❤
Thanks for the video. Maybe good for a 3 month rental. Units seems rather small for long term living but that is common in Thailand. Jomtien has amenities with a decent beach. It is one of the better places imo.
Damn what a nice building. Nice to see big balconies even though the apartment isn't that big. For me, it's a mystery that so many condos are sold with such small balconies. Keep up the good work Lucas and Vee👍
Another great review Lucas. Beautiful place. They have done a wonderful job with the water thyme, and the amount of detail gone into every facet of detail. And the view is something to behold. Thanks🙏🙏🙏
Cool! Good to see you finally got to do a review of the Copacabana in Jomtien! I had contacted my sister, who's one of the sales reps there, a couple months ago and notified her about contacting you to give a tour of the place when it was ready to be opened. However, looks like your friend beat her to the punch already. She's the rep on the phone behind the counter 10:39, right next to the rep that gave you the tour. 😁👍
Hi Lucas, I’m Bruce’s buddy Keith. I stayed there up until a week ago is was incredible. The staff and facilities are amazing. The location was perfect and we look forward to returning next year. Thanks for sharing and all the best to you and your beautiful wife.
Thank you for this, nice to have a new hotel to check in to when coming back to Pattaya some day. Unfortunately our time is running out in Thailand so we have to move on, after 6 months the visa extension is to much work so we travel along in the world. But Thailand is always a place to come back to!😀😀😀
Thanks for sharing Lucas, hope Vee is feeling ok, love those condos with the pools, very nicely laid out too from what I saw, I certainly wouldn't mind one of those, regards from cold and wet England 🍺🍺👍
Thanks Lucas…Jomtien is a go to for my family vaka…we live in Phitsanulok. The rental service sign near the end of the video said 25,000/month…thats not too bad for everything that’s included …. I’m paying more for my townhouse..:-)) Ok..great tour…hello Vee..:-))
Copacabana looked great, awesome views facing the beach….a bit out of my price range but I can dream a bit…..best wishes for Vee as always…..nice video Lucas!
wow, what a neat building. i can't even imagine having that big 1 bedroom with the private pool. That would be amazing! I wonder if there will be a fuss raised over the pool water getting blown around. Say Hi to Vee for me! have a great week!
Great video man! My dad has been dying to take me to Thailand for awhile now but I'm stuck in college as of right now. Soon hopefully! (p.s Bruce is my dad haha)
Recently moved to Jomtien last year, but yet to see the models. We always go to Jomtien Night Market next door. Hope they are built larger than the typical 35sq mfr 1 bedroom units. Thank you and wishes to Vee.
What an amazing looking building - particularly loved the pools. I'll take one of the 80 m2 apartments - 14 million is still reasonable - Not sure that the wombat kiwi bar guests will appreciate the regular showers.
Hi. One of my favorite vloggers (other then you) Sam Evens “The Electric Viking” is going through the same thing you and Vee are going through. They live in Australia and his wife was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It is Sam his wife and 2 boys 7 and 9 I believe. The only place they have found that you can hang a hope on betting the cancer he has found is Thailand and Mexico. His wife has left for Thailand and he is selling everything before moving to Thailand. I’m not sure if you can help him but he seems like a nice guy that really needs some help. They seem to be about your age. They will need a place to live and school for the boys. He might like to know about that flotation place and a little first hand knowledge. Hopefully you can help if he is moving to your area. It’s always nice to move to a place where you know someone. Anyway, thanks for listening. ❤❤
Too low, we looked at one that will have the new high-speed train pretty much at the gate entrance and it will be the tallest condo. The prices were not bad but the traffic is just nuts in Pattaya. Grand Solaire 67 floors including underground parking open for pre sales so quite good discounts especially if in Thai name. But like most condo they use cheap materials and the show rooms are always nicer than what you get as they include the "optional extras"
Hello thank you for showing these beautiful condos, I just wanted to know can you rent the one bedroom with the pool?? from you you said its around $14 million (B) and if so how much can you rent them for and if you can rent it out for a year or more??
They have a sales agent for some rentals right there at the front desk, I'm sure some owners will rent theirs out through various agents around town too.
3-4 million for one bed not bad-with rent around 25,000 you could live there for 8-10 years and break even-space is limited but I know at 62 I have few things to make life easy! I wonder can you offer less like other condos? God bless Vee too!
The problem with Thailand is that they don't take care of things, so this condo you buy will look worn and old after just a few years, they haven't set aside enough money or don't have running costs for good enough maintenance. And then this is not worth buying at all. 14 million Bath is way too much to pay when it is not maintained anyway. Remember you can buy a good house for this money in Europe
I don't find that 80m2 unit that attractive with the little pool, but I guess that many people like it since they are sold out. Wonder if they can remove the pool and replace with an outdoor Jacuzzi?
First, hope Vee is doing better🙏🏿🤞🏿for her. Great and beautiful condo. Amazing pool units, wonder how much will be the rental? Thanks for sharing. Happy travels and stay safe. God bless you guys 👍🏿.
For 14mil thb, you could build a mansion on some leased land I believe. Skyscrapers always make me nervous though. Looking for a 1 month condo rental for a trip there in 3 weeks.
Truly amazing. Yet, one question comes to the mind: Would the Pattaya Fire Dept be up to the job if - God forbid! - an emergency would arise in any one of those new condo sky scrapers? How could they reach people in the upper floors if the stairways are blocked?
Copa has an excellent fire suppression system. All Thai high rises must have a functional helicopter pad on the roof, which Copa has. All stairwells have fire doors per code.
