great video very helpful thank you. i hope you are very happy there 👍😎

@PolarAttack

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment. Hopefully you’ll check out a few of the others. Starting with the clearing of the land. You can skip through some but you’ll probably find them interesting as well. I’m leaving Canada in a few weeks to get back there. I intend on making a few more videos now that the house is a couple of years old. Examples are, Cost of living in Buriram. Maintaining the home, monthly bills etc.

I do hope you enjoy living in this beautiful home. I have enjoyed viewing the progress on your youtube videos. Thank you for posting.

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along on this journey. It's been a full year and then some. Set backs along the way. I'm glad it's done, not sure i'd ever do it again. Unless we hand picked the workers next time.

Your house looks fantastic! I recently helped my dad build a retirement house in Thailand and finished months before yours did. I can confirm that the builders will lie to you telling you that it will take 5-6 months to build your house because they want the contract. Ours took 10 months and we threatened a lawsuit if they delay the construction longer. We initially went through 3 different architects and 5 different builders. This was because we believed that the people and the construction company that were recommended to us did not have proper expertise and qualifications. Specifically, because we are a farang family, there were many unqualified builders who wanted to build our house (some showed us a receipt when we ask for a contract). We negotiated the price of the house to 1.8 million baht and after building the house, the total price was around 2.3 million baht (minus the furniture). Our house is a modern beach bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath (14 ft long lol), 1 open garage, back patio, and a walk-in pantry with laundry.

@PolarAttack

3 жыл бұрын

Wisa Terhune Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad your dad did end up with the house he can enjoy in the end. As for the builders, I guess the best way to find them is to work off recommendations. It seems nobody is really qualified/certified or at least to the standards that we have in North America. I haven’t met any builders in Thailand that have any professional background or schooling. Nobody went to school to become a plumber or an electrician. There are no standards to follow. They just do the same thing their dad taught them. Right or wrong .. and maybe add a few new shortcuts 😝😵🤷‍♂️ Thanks again.

Thank you for shearing this video. Keep in touch. I am waiting for your video.👌

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bobby !! I'll still make more !!

Seems reasonable cost breakdown Thanks ✌🏼

@PolarAttack

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching👍 Price wise, it seems less likely they’re deviate too far from their original quote. The timeline may slow but the build cost is fixed. Not like in Canada/USA where you expect it to pay at least 20% more than their estimate. I’ll post more Thailand home/living videos when I get back there.

That is very expensive. They seen you coming. But enjoy your home now that it's done.

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comments.  We’re happy with the end product. The cost of the home doesn’t really compare to the costs we will save and more so, the happiness we will enjoy living in Thailand.

What a great resource this video showing the costs of building a NICE home in Buriram. Thank you so much for posting. I will visit some of the places you mention in the video to get 2020 prices. I wish you well.

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, thanks again for watching and commenting !!

Thank you for sharing the "all in" price, a very interesting breakdown of costs. Given the quality of the materials you have used and the inclusion of furniture, it was around 800,00thb less than I was expecting. I would retire to Thailand, Yes, but I chose the Philippines. Why? Philippines Classic SRRV is for life and does not need renewing every year. The deposit/investment for an over 55-year-old is only $10,000 with a pension/income of >$800, $20,000 with no claimed income. After the SRRV has been granted the deposit can be used to purchase a condo, land leases, house leases, and some other investments.

@PolarAttack

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as well as taking the time to comment. The Philippines is a beautiful country. I’m always watching a few vloggers in and around the country. My friends have a condo in Manila. I guess similar to what you’ve done. It gives us a place to visit when we need to get away. Thanks again 🙏

Interesting video, lived in Thailand 12 years and witnessed many builds those tower blocks amaze me and one time in Pattaya they added 13 floors, extra before it was. noticed that some one could not count the build was halted but after couple of years it carried on,( probably cash in the form of bribes was paid so not to knock the sky skraper down), just hope the foundations haven't started crumbling. Every build I've ever seen the brick and block work has been total rubbish many times not even keyed in. Then it's all hidden with rendering a job there very good at oddly. Also mostly women work on building sites doing the very hard labouring jobs for little money. Another build I witnessed a huge beer bar complex that was built on 2 levels but the plans and finished build where very different as was built back to front. That complex stood empty for years then was knocked down to build hotels. Certainly an odd place to witness buildings been built and nearly every thing is made from concrete even the kitchen sink and Kitchen worktops.

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, so true everything you say. I've also seen many things the way you describe them. I'm glad i was present about 80% of the build. Although it seemed i caught them on something everyday. I know, i should've stayed here entire time. This builder came recommended to us. That's one reason we went with him. Like you say, toss on some paint and all the construction looks the same. Time will always tell. Thanks again !!

Glad for you that’s it’s done but I’m gonna miss the updated. Been watching progress for about a year now.

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks BiG Mick !! Kind words for sure. Yes, I'll need to find a new project to keep me busy. I can't sit idle too long ;-))

150,000 baht just to design a house!!! I see there are disadvantages to being a polite Canadian. Even Thais will use you as a door mat.

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching and for your comments. You do make me giggle. 150k might seem expensive for locals but not so in Thai development. I know that in Vancouver it would easily be 3x more expensive. Our architect was awesome, it’s just too bad the builders couldn’t read the blueprints. 

@jamesrichardson6901

3 жыл бұрын

I think you payed to much

@ganesankpillay3768

3 жыл бұрын

I think so too

OMG! Built a beautiful 3 br 2 bath 1800 sq ft house with all the western upgrades for $72,000 US not far from from there! 150k baht for an architect? I paid 10,000 baht! Wow!

@PolarAttack

3 жыл бұрын

Bill O’Neal What’s worse is that I can’t get back into the country right now 😝😜 My reentry permit is set to expire by November - I may have to start the process all over again.

Thank you for your videos they are informative and interesting. We are looking at our options of building or buying in Thailand. Like you said the cost depends on location. I am retired in Canada and my husband is originally from from Kalasin will retire in a couple of years. You have given a lot of insight into the challenges of building. Congratulations on your success. Ron

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, thanks for watching and commenting. Where in Canada? I'm originally from Vancouver. The NEXT video will be about everything that went wrong during construction. Also, the work arounds to get it completed.

@rondawson6118

4 жыл бұрын

@@PolarAttack We live in Nova Scotia. I am originally from Newfoundland. I look forward to watching your future videos.

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

I'm just putting together the DISASTERS video right now. It'll be available in a few days !!

Great to have you back missed the Saturday updates hmmmm maybe start a new build now there is an idea lol. I just did the calculations to Euro you would not buy a site over here for that. Congratulations you and Jen on a wonderful home and I am sure you will retire happy there .

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I totally agree with you on all your points. I need a new hobby 🤷‍♂️ No chance of this home at this price point anywhere in North America either. My friends in Vancouver are digging themselves out of 1 foot of snow. I’m watering the lawn to keep it green “ third world problems” 😂🤣😝 LOVE IT HERE.

@yepthatsme170

4 жыл бұрын

@@PolarAttack Cant wait for my adventure starting next year :)

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you keep me up to date as well !!

@yepthatsme170

4 жыл бұрын

@@PolarAttack Lots of planning etc starting July this year.

Interesting video.. I could compare a few things as I have just built my house up in the Udon area, and we had a building firm construct it. There are 2 is floors, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 balconies and kitchen/living room and office and it was 2.500.000 baht when finished with everything except a few sofa´s and beds.

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I just checked out your channel but I don’t see anything from your house build there. Rino is a cute dog though !!

4 жыл бұрын

Haha :) yeah I am sadly not a very active content creator.. I leave that to you guys, but I must admit that I like watching content that folks like you do.. Keep up the good work

Really enjoyed the videos! You mentioned in one of the earlier videos that you were building a bakery for Boom. Are there any videos on the construction of the bakery?

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, and yes i also shot videos of the bakery build. I'll see about putting them together. It'll probably be just one or two videos. But i will do it for sure !!

@happysimplelife7561

4 жыл бұрын

@@PolarAttack My wife and I have discussed moving to Thailand since 2014. She just moved to Panthun Thani (Mom's house) about 3 weeks ago and I will be joining her later this year. Your home building videos were great timing since we plan to eventually build. And a real coincidence is my wife has talked extensively about wanting to open a bakery in Thailand. So posting the video(s) on the bakery construction would be fantastic!

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

@John Smith Ok then, i'll make a point of doing the bakery build vids. It's nothing too fancy - but it's the way Boom wanted it. Also, sorry for the delayed response. It seems when i click "comments" it only shows "new" comments and not the "response to previous" comments.

How many square meters living space was the house?

@PolarAttack

3 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching. It is about 215 m² of living space not including the garage. Which is about 2315 ft.².

How have you settled in your new home?

@PolarAttack

2 жыл бұрын

@A Scotsman in Asia. Wow, it’s been a while. I was stuck in Canada for 22 months. Just recently made it back to Thailand. After a few days though, it felt like I never left. I’m only here 90 days this time. Hopefully I’ll get back here later this fall. I hope you’re doing well🙏 Thanks for checking in👍

WOW! Seems to all add up! What would you estimate the cost to build per square metre? We have 5.1 rai in Buriram and plan to build over two stages, 10 houses and then another 21 houses. 50 wah land per dwelling, and 130m2 to 140m2 houses.

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

First off, thanks for watching. Also, it sounds like you have a huge project on your hands.  I’ll use loose numbers in my calculations. Basically the house complete with fence, gates & furnishings was say 3.7m baht - based on the home size of say 225 (living area) + 45 (garage) SqM that would run about 13,700 baht/sqM. Not including the land. Using tighter numbers on home construction only - that would be just over 3.3m baht. That would give a square meter build at 12,300 baht/SqM.

@johntheaccountant5594

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed is that you say your houses are 130m2 so assume single floor houses Look at 10,000 bt / m2 for single floor if you organise yourself. 50 wah = 200 m2 per plot and you are talking about 130m2 floor per house. I would say not enough garden.

Congratulations on the completion of your beautiful home. With all said and done now, and with the knowledge you have gained. Would you recommend building, or buying an excising dwelling and renovate to your standard. I'm sure the heart would say build as it's yours from design to completion, but what about the head. Interested to know your thoughts

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

I think for myself it would be easy to say, “I’ll never do that again”. But why? To truly know what you’re investing your money into, it’s not a bad idea to start from scratch. I guess the biggest setback was being given a 5 month timeline when it actually took more than a year. After the third month I had lost faith/trust in the builder. That is when the architect came out to have a look at his baby. He and I discussed the building process. And he just shook his head. In the end, the last few months, Jen took control of everything. She brought in her own guys that we had picked up through friends and conversations. We found our own suppliers and often the suppliers would do their installs. I truly believe if it wasn’t for Jen this house would still not have windows doors or even be painted 😜😝😜

Do it in £or$ and speak up

How much was the land or at least the current commercial value of the land?

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the videos and the interesting comments/questions. As for the land, we don’t have a current accessed value on it. It seems that comes from the bank when it’s going through a sale. Jen has owned the land for a number of years. She actually divided the property in half and left the existing home on the other piece. 

Is that built on chanote title land ? And if so how much was the land price ?

@PolarAttack

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question RP. It is chanote title land. 200 sq wah. It's been in Jens name for a long time - via her grandparents. I have no idea what the cost might be though. Unlike at home in Vancouver, there's no website to tell me. Most /all property in the area has been in the 'family name' for a long time. Nobody buys/sells their land in this neighbourhood. Some homes sit empty as the parents have passed on and the kid - the owner - doesn't live in Thailand.

@retiredpainter259

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thats good then . I wasn’t aware they had chanote title land in Burriram yet . My wife’s plot further up in the sticks from udon is Sopa Gor ( virtually worthless unless its passed from family member to family member forever and a day ) I dont think hers will ever be granted chanote title but you never know lol

I looked at this because building a 2 floor house with total floor space of 300 m2 and budgeted 3 Million bt When I look at your cost, I am starting to worry now. Saying that I paid the architect/structural calculations and planning/building permission 10,000 bt in total.

@PolarAttack

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delayed response. It certainly is an interesting time right now. I'm not sure if that will help in your budget or not. I would think more projects are on hold right now - and less farang money coming into the country. That may work to your advantage. What part of Thailand do you plan to build in? Also, thanks for watching !!

@johntheaccountant5594

3 жыл бұрын

@@PolarAttack I am in Udonthani. I am almost finished the 310 m2 building and cost to date (including 160,000 bt of equipment ) is 2.4 M bt. It should be complete at 2.8 M bt. maximum.

@PolarAttack

3 жыл бұрын

John Anderson that’ll be great if you can come in under budget. How long has the project been?

@johntheaccountant5594

3 жыл бұрын

@@PolarAttack Don't laugh! I started it in February 2018.

@PolarAttack

3 жыл бұрын

@@johntheaccountant5594 Ahhh ok, no laughing here. Timelines are what they are. As long as you're happy with the finished home. That's all that matters really. So, when you said "it'll be finished soon", did you mean before 2022 😂 🤣