Tag: Buying Property

A complete guide to buying a resale (secondhand) property in Thailand: agents, due diligence, the deposit, the SPA, transfer, taxes and after-purchase steps.

A checklist of the documents overseas buyers need to buy property in Thailand: condo purchase, company purchase, mortgage and ownership transfer.

How to tell, on a viewing, whether a Thai condo, apartment or villa can legally be registered in a foreigner's own name — and which red flags to avoid.

The Thailand condo handover process step by step: inspection checklist, Land Office transfer, fees, sinking fund, and defect warranty periods.

What has driven Phuket's property market, the bubble question, and where visa policy, land reform and infrastructure could take it next.

How to judge whether a Bangkok building can withstand an earthquake before buying, including what to check on pre-2023 buildings.

How much it costs to live in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket: rent, food, transport, healthcare and school costs compared, with real budget ranges.

What foreign buyers can legally own in Thailand: freehold condos, the 49% quota, land restrictions, leasehold structures, and Section 96 bis.

A step-by-step guide to buying property in Thailand: reservations, FET remittance, the foreign quota, land office transfer, fees and taxes.

How building orientation and ventilation affect comfort in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket homes, and what to check before you buy.