Whether you are a foreigner abroad looking to buy property in the beautiful country of Thailand or an expatriate looking for a place to settle down in, you would need to retain the help of a good real estate agent in the country. The agent is the person that will help you make sure that...Read More
Being a foreigner in a strange land can be tough – but exciting for some – but it is even more difficult when you’re looking for real estate property to invest in. You don’t know the place as much as you want to. In this case, who do you turn to when you need help...Read More
The real estate agent’s mantra has always been “Location, location.” Thus, it is important that before you decide to fly over to Thailand and see what properties you can invest your retirement money into, check out which are the best places for expatriates to live in the country of Thailand. For this article, we are...Read More
Real estate and real property in Thailand are good investment prospects for foreigners either for business or retirement purposes. However, Thailand’s Land Law is quite restrictive when it comes to property ownership by foreign nationals. Interestingly, Thai Land Laws have certain exceptions to the prohibitive provisions on land or property ownership of aliens (foreigners) in...Read More
Thailand is a country in Asia where the prospects of Thai property value seem heading upwards and is expected to continue as the country is set to spend approximately GBP 44.8 billion on infrastructure over the next five years. Even with the increase in property prices, Thailand still has a competitive property market as the...Read More
Foreigners living in Thailand are having a buzz these days over news about foreign land ownership which basically change previous land laws pertaining to foreigners not allowed to own any property in Thailand except that which is covered by the Condominium Act of Thailand. The news article came out on February 11 and has since...Read More
Thailand’s tourist arrivals in 2012, hit a record-breaking 21 million. For the year 2013, Thailand’s Tourism Authority sets the target at 24.5 million, and this is sure to create an increased demand for residential condominium units. The condominium market in Thailand particularly in Phuket have not stopped from rising as the demand is projected to...Read More
Foreign investors buying property in Phuket or other province in Thailand should be very careful when dealing with Thai Title Deeds. The title-deed system in Thailand is not the same as in the home country of the investor so it is best that a real estate lawyer is consulted prior to getting into any transaction....Read More
Hotel taxes in Thailand continue to baffle many property owners, given the volatility or new taxes that often seem to come and go. The surprising increase of the so called “local hotel tax” from 1% to 2% in Phang Nga Province resulted in fear among hotel business operators in other provinces of Thailand like Phuket, that they...Read More
Condominiums in Thailand are regulated by the Condominium Acts of Thailand and are registered with the Thailand Land Department. Ownership of a condominium unit is, officially transferred through proper registration at the Land Office. There are taxes and fees payable upon registration, including transfer fee, income tax / withholding tax, stamp duty or specific business...Read More
