Surin Gate: apartments in Surin

Surin Gate: an affordable way into the Surin market

Surin Gate is a five-storey condominium in a contemporary Thai style, completed in January 2007. The building has 44 apartments and sits on a hillside by Si Sunthon Road in Cherngtalay, shaded by large trees. The developer is not named in public sources.

The main reason to look at Surin Gate is price. Surin is one of the most expensive areas on the west coast, where new projects sell at high prices per metre, yet here a one bedroom unit starts from 3.6M ฿. It suits people who want to live near Surin, Bang Tao and Kamala beaches without paying for a branded complex. The building is well established, so you can see how it is kept and who lives there.

Apartment types

The building is mostly one bedroom units of about 50 to 56 m². Most listed units are sold furnished, with views over the pool, the garden or the hills. Some unfurnished studios of a similar size also come up.

One bedroom, 50 to 56 m²

A living room with kitchen, separate bedroom, bathroom and balcony. Listings start at 3.6M ฿ for a company-held unit, and about 4M ฿ for 56 m² leasehold. Foreign quota units are also available.

Facilities

• Swimming pool in a green courtyard
• Gym
• On-site restaurant
• Reception and lobby
• Parking, 24-hour security and CCTV

The common area fee is about 71 ฿ per m². Pets are not allowed.

The area

Surin is known for its small, scenic beach with calm water and beach clubs. From Surin Gate it is easy to reach Kamala and Patong beaches, Boat Avenue shopping centre, Laguna and Bang Tao beach. A Lotus supermarket in Cherngtalay, restaurants and cafes are nearby. The area is calmer than Patong but has everything needed for full-time living.

Units in the building are often let long term, so before buying you can rent here for a month and get to know the building from the inside. A compact one bedroom works as a home for one person or a couple, or as a first property on the island before moving to something bigger.

Buying terms

Surin Gate is a registered condominium, so a foreigner can own a unit freehold in their own name within the 49% quota. Some units are sold leasehold or held by a Thai company, which affects the price and the transaction process. The standard transfer fee on a resale purchase is 2% of the appraised value.

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