Why Casabaan?
Because real estate is our passion, Thailand is our home and nobody else does what we do, we put your interests first.
Casabaan is a premiere real estate listing service specializing in providing verified investments to potential buyers.
Based in Asia for over 20 years with 30 years experience in global real estate investment, our background and our future lies firmly in Real Estate Investment. We have sat on every side of the table in all types of local and international real estate transactions (agent, broker, developer, owner, buyer, seller & landlord) giving us an all-around perspective of the objectives, needs, desires and responsibilities of all parties involved in a transaction. This diverse perspective enables us to create synergies that facilitate sales, joint ventures, partnerships or simply introductions between buyers and sellers.
We are an overseas property investor or buyer’s representative.
A buyer side agent ensuring you do not take any unnecessary risks. We leverage our local experience, knowledge and network to get you the safest and best possible entry price, advise you on what you need to do and introduce you to a trusted network to help you achieve your overseas property investment ambitions. Whether you are looking to purchase an individual condo or villa for personal use and rental income, purchase prime land for a large scale retail and residential complex, or anything in between, we are equipped to service your interests and goals.
With a physical presence in Bangkok and Koh Samui, Casabaan provides a complete package of property services throughout Thailand. Please look around our website to get a better idea of the services we offer. In our database we have a large number of land plots, houses and other properties for sale. Enquiries for business related, commercial and investment property are also welcome.
What we do and how we are different.
We support international real estate investors to realize their plans and achieve their goals related to the purchase of overseas real estate assets.
Condo, villa, resort… buying, building or developing… whatever your aspirations for overseas property investment, big or small we are here to help buyers and investors through each and every stage of the process. From search and acquisition to secure purchase, asset management and onward sale, through our long-term experience and local network we remove the risks and the guesswork from investing overseas.
We are different. Unlike most agents or property consultants who are retained by the seller of an asset meaning that the agent’s obligations and loyalties lay with the seller and it’s the agent’s job to get the best deal they can from you the investor, our support is focused on the interests of the buyer.
We believe that whilst the traditional ‘seller agent buyer’ relationship may work for investors in local markets (where they have more knowledge, understanding and rights), this relationship is less than ideal when investing overseas. An investment by definition means parting with your hard earned cash. Wouldn’t you feel better investing with the knowledge that somebody is on your side, protecting your interests, getting you the best deal, ensuring your investment is secure and going on to work with you for the long term to ensure the investment performs?
Our Vision. Your Advantage.
From a mass of experience, Casabaan was formed to focus on a singular vision of value and excellence. Our team is experienced in marketing, networking and creating value for real estate ventures. Whether it be a single apartment available for rent or a multi-million dollar development, our vision is to source, verify and present innovative and unique real estate investment opportunities that offer unprecedented value by being more than just a physical asset, but by supporting lifestyle goals.
Our team of professionals have adopted passion and desire to deliver amazing locations, stunning design concepts and perfection of service. We have developed unique relationships, giving us access to the best land and real estate opportunities that Thailand has to offer.
Casabaan has been servicing Koh Samui since 2004 and in 2019 we revamped our site to service the entire country. We have spent years thoroughly researching, investigating and networking within the Thai real estate industry and developing an international network of buyers. Our collective experience and local market analysis has identified several opportunities catered to our investors and clients, who strive to invest in lifestyle and carve out a slice of their own paradise.
Unlike many other real estate sites that strive to publish as many listings as possible without concern for quality or other variables that are important to their investors, Casabaan personally verifies each listing before publishing. Look for the “Casabaan Verified” badge on individual listings to give you peace of mind that we have already performed our own exhaustive due diligence process.
Casabaan Vision & Values
Clients
- To provide, create and sustain value, peace of mind and profit for local & overseas investors, buyers, owners /occupiers and sellers of real estate in the Kingdom of Thailand.
Company
- To grow and become one of the country’s leading providers of residential property and lifestyle services. Expand our brand nationally and internationally to seek out potential opportunities in other developing real estate markets and replicate our business model.
Community
- To have a positive impact on the community by collaborating with national, provincial and local leaders, businessmen and community members and contributing to local charitable organizations and community projects.
Values
- Embrace and provide profitability & prosperity to our clients, community and company, not only financially, but through supporting lifestyle goals.
- Our value added services contribute to our clients’ achievement of their lifestyle goals. We do more than sell real estate, we provide security and peace of mind for our clients and assist in any way necessary to ensure the achievement of their lifestyle goals. With Casabaan, anything is possible!
- Casabaan attempts to exceed its clients’ expectations by constantly striving to further enhance their experience with our company and community. Our clients are our family, and we treat them as such.
Other key values of our company include: innovation, trust, reliability and celebrating life. Furthermore, we believe that good business is propped up by good people and good relationships. We don’t just work for the sale but actually care for our clients, relationships and employees. To us, a sale is only the beginning of a relationship, not the end.
Casabaan Team
Our team is managed by Casabaan’s founders who bring years of real estate management & sales experience to the table. We run on cooperation, flexibility and continuity where people are always the primary consideration. Consisting of a well-balanced mix of distinct individuals, each bringing their own package of skills and expertise, our team has the freedom and ability to explore in any direction needed to best serve the interests of our clients, always based on well thought-out decisions.
Casabaan Services
Buying property in Thailand can offer exceptional value for money in comparison to other parts of the world. Although prices in some areas have risen dramatically in recent years, so has the demand and ability to generate income from the property. Thailand’s land costs can be lower, building and maintenance is cheaper, cost of ownership (taxes, utilities) is very low, and although there are ‘horror stories’ associated with buying property here (as in every country in the world), the overwhelming majority of real estate deals go through legally and smoothly.
On our site you will find a number of listings throughout Thailand. Unlike other sites, these are not paid listings and they are certainly not just the listings of the developers who will pay the highest commissions. These are opportunities that we have sought out around Thailand. In most cases we have met the developers, inspected their business plans, checked their land title deeds, reviewed plans and build permits. We have looked at the developers’ income statements and balance sheets, surveyed their projects current and previous and in many cases spoken with existing clients. Our approval of a real estate investment opportunity goes way beyond the standard ‘due diligence’ process a local lawyer may conduct.
When purchasing property in Thailand, different laws, conditions and restrictions may apply, particularly in the case of foreign ownership. Therefore you must carefully consider the presence you take, which again depends greatly on your overall goal.
Leverage the resources, knowledge and expertise of our affiliate legal partners. Through our affiliate consulting company D&G Consulting Co., Ltd, Casabaan have well established working relationships with various local and international law companies, who ensure that our activities and those of our clients not only comply with local and international laws, but also with the laws from your country of birth. Working with us ensures you total compliance to all laws which apply to your unique personal circumstances and to the legal ownership and management of your assets in the Kingdom of Thailand .
When doing business in Asia it is also important to take into account that Asians live by different values than one might be used to in a western culture. Presenting yourself professionally and in a manner which complies with Thai law and culture, will earn you respect, which often provides advantages. Therefore we recommend working with consultants that are familiar with these matters, getting yourself the best possible advice and smooth settlement of affairs.
Access and utility related costs are vital considerations particularly with ‘raw’ project land. Time consuming and bogged down with bureaucracy and red tape, to say the least. Getting a telephone line can take a number of months, particularly now as growth on the island and applications for such services increase at a rate which the service providers hardly can keep up with creating an inevitable backlog. Hi-speed internet is relatively new to the island and currently only available in certain locations. We are aware of all the nuances and can ensure your asset is wired up, switched on and ready for occupation without distress.
You may require to subdivide your land for a development project, each new plot would require independent water, drainage, power and communications supplies and necessary licenses and permits. Also, all new concrete roads require planning approval and may require negotiations with several landowners and local officials, this is an area in which we have experienced and expertise.
Together with our affiliate consultancy company D&G Consulting and our construction partner InnovAsian , we can accelerate the process and cut through the red tape and bureaucracy to ensure your project meets its deadline.
We know the timings, we know the costs , and we have the contacts to take care of these services even if you’ve left it until the last minute.
Lifestyle is about time and how much value you place on your time. If you would prefer to enjoy rather than organize, to spend your time doing what you do best and living your life. If you never again want to be put on hold or have to chase things up when they don’t run like clockwork, Lifestyle services is the answer. Quite simply, if you can, why not have things done for you?
Design
The design process is the most important part of building your new luxury home. Initially the first element of a great home is a great design. We believe that to provide a design that gives shape to your dreams requires a holistic approach. Together we will learn the needs and the lifestyle of your family turning your perfect idea into reality. We give careful consideration to attention to detail. A consultation with our architects and interior designers will help you make the right decision. To assist you in reaching your goals we add an aesthetic sense to produce your architectural style to develop the perfect home for you and your family.
Health & Leisure
If you need to relax full service Spa and health clubs will invigorate and inspire the mind as well as the body- or if you are just out on a quest for adventure our water sports facilities bring fun and excitement. Why not try scuba diving, jet skiing, windsurfing or deep sea fishing. Health and leisure facilities will allow you too reach new heights of personal well-being.
Personal Service & Catering
Enjoy personalized attention of a butler and maid in the comfort of your own house. Always paying attention to even the smallest detail and taking care of your every need. Your own home Personal Chef will prepare the finest cuisine using only the freshest ingredients prepared in your home for you and your guests. Our Chef will cater to your every culinary needs leaving behind a tasteful reminder never to be forgotten. Room service is also available, 24hrs day.
Security
Your privacy, security and comfort are an important element for a carefree lifestyle. With 24 hr security and state of the art systems, You can be assured in knowing that your home is protected when you’re away.
Tours & Entertainment
Family-friendly travel and entertainment service can arrange excursions, hotels, private jets, yachts, upgrades and VIP treatment. Whenever you need to get away, a travel consultant has the connections and expertise to organize everything.
With a clear understanding of your project, milestones, budget and overall vision, Casabaan can effectively suggest and instruct the ideal investment that matches your needs and budget, ensuring the start of your project, acquisition of your new home and induction to business in Thailand is smooth, whilst working with a like minded experienced adviser from start to finish.
The age old adage location, location, location is a property purchasing philosophy which must never be forgotten. Casabaan guarantees variety and value whatever your requirements and needs from your asset may be. Even if you are unsure of the precise location within the Kingdom, with a clear understanding of your projects needs and goals, we can advise you on the best possible location to achieve those needs and goals in full.
As foreign ownership in Thailand has become more and more popular, Bangkok Bank (Singapore) now offer home loans for non-residents who can borrow up to 80% of the asset value at competitive lending rates.
The application is simple and you will be required to present the following documents in order to qualify, if you are a homeowner in your country of residence, it may not be necessary to present all of the documents:
- Completed Mortgage Loan Application Form
- Copy of identification card (front and back)/ passport
- Signed copy of Sales & Purchase Agreement
- Employer’s letter addressed to Bangkok Bank Public Co Ltd (Singapore) confirming position, years of service and remuneration
- Bank’s Reference letter addressed to Bangkok Bank Public Co Ltd (Singapore) confirming banking relationship, conduct/ type of account and size of loan/ deposit with the bank.
- Bank statements over the past 6 months
- Income Tax Return from the last 2 years.
- Balance sheets and profit and loss statements from the last 2 years (for self-employed borrower)
- Credit Bureau Report from country of residence
- Others upon request.
We can provide a variety of options for developers of resorts, commercial and residential units for re-sale through our network of National, Local and Provincial leaders, Asset managers, Banks, Land developers, Asset and business owners, brokers and agents. Naturally we will conduct all checks with the relevant Government agencies to ensure the validity of the transaction and that you are not left holding ownership deeds fit for wallpapering … an all to common story which is so easily avoided with the right advice.
Our company has always prided itself on value, obtaining value and providing it. Our value on value leads to a natural progression which gives us the strength to consistently provide you with the maximum opportunity to achieve high capital appreciation from your asset, or to reduce the bottom line of your development project by getting it right from the get go.
To make a real estate development a success, there is more needed than a good product alone. The marketing and sales machine behind the project is equally important. At Casabaan we understand that the right type of marketing is critical for a product to succeed and therefore we have our own marketing and sales engine.
We can take on the entire marketing and sales process for you. Together with our local contact we execute targeted campaigns, giving the project a better chance to succeed and speed up the sales process as well. Our Marketing & Sales services include: management of sales enquiries, web based marketing campaigns, international advertising, exhibitions, and more.
We also provide the opportunity to benefit from our vast database of over 60,000 international investors for project finance or utilizing our vast sales experience, our network and our knowledge in the local and international real estate markets to promote and sell for you.
We can offer various levels of services to home, land, resort and development owners. Which include, but are not limited too:
- Periodic checks by senior management of Casabaan
- Garden, landscape and pool maintenance
- Interior maintenance
- Structural maintenance
- Utility bill management & maintenance
- Facilities management
- Land management/boundary protection
- With a value on high standards and focus on the details, our dedicated team can guarantee that your asset will remain an item of envy and never an eye-sore.
Should you be seeking an income from your property Casabaan can help you to find long term tenants to holiday lets and in many cases, depending upon your asset, we can offer a guaranteed income. In addition to property management, we can help asset owners to:
- Source a tenant or long term occupier for private rents
- Receive guaranteed income.
- Collect rent and manage payments
- Annual & semi annual audits
- Attend to monthly tax obligations with Revenue Department
Our services in this area are unbounded, each client, individual, circumstance, project or property have unique objectives, our service will be tailored to suit those objectives, understanding your needs from your investment, we will execute and manage the tasks necessary to achieve those needs and objectives whatever they may be.
From tenant sourcing, rent collection to full property management, whatever your needs, Casabaan can take the heartache and the headache out of owning and operating your real estate rental empire or your holiday home in the sun.
On top of this Casabaan can provide tenants a wide range of lifestyle services to make life easier and holidays perfect. For more information on our lifestyle section, please read the following section.
