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Yes. A foreigner takes a condominium unit in freehold — full ownership, forever — as long as the building's foreign quota is not exhausted (by law up to 49% of the floor area). Once the quota is full, the same unit is taken on leasehold, which is also a legitimate and workable route. Land is different: the plot is held on leasehold while the building itself is freehold, so the house is yours. We go through the structure for each specific property and show you exactly what you end up holding on paper.

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Freehold is full ownership, available in condominiums within the foreign quota; such units are easier to resell. Leasehold is a long-term right for 30 years with renewals — it covers the land under a villa and units beyond the quota. A villa is usually structured as leasehold land plus freehold house. For investment people more often take a freehold condo; for living, a villa. The renewal terms are read by an independent lawyer before signing — we do not economise on that.

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Transfer of title carries a 2% transfer fee on the assessed value. After that it depends on how long the seller has held the property: under five years — a 3.3% specific business tax, longer — 0.5% stamp duty; plus the seller's income tax. In practice the costs are split in half, but that is a matter of agreement and we handle the negotiation. Separately: a one-off sinking fund contribution, a year of common area fees paid upfront by some developers, and water and electricity connection.

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A completed property — one to three months: reservation, legal check, contract, transfer of funds, registration at the Land Department. A project under construction — one to four years: you pay by construction stage and register the title on handover. The two points where you are needed in person are the viewing before the contract and the handover inspection. Everything else is done remotely.

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Yes, this is routine. Viewings by video call, documents signed at a distance, and a power of attorney issued to the lawyer for the registration. Payment goes by bank transfer with the purpose stated — you will need that record when you take the money back out. We do recommend coming at least once, for a viewing or for the handover. Many of our clients bought without flying in and first saw the property when they collected the keys.

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Nothing, to you. We are an accredited independent agency: we work with every major developer on the island and offer what suits you, not what a particular sales department needs to move. Your price is no higher than buying direct, and the terms are often better because we negotiate them. On top of that: an independent comparison of projects, checks on the property and the developer, support through the deal and afterwards — a personal account with reports, documents and the rental side.

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The market reference is 6–12% a year; the exact figure depends on the season, the rental format and the management. Occupancy in high season, November to April, reaches 80–95%, and holds at 50–70% in low season. But the number depends heavily on how the work is set up: the right format for the district, seasonal rates, booking channels, costs and taxes. When a specialist runs it and the property is under management, the yield sits at the upper end of that range.

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It is a programme where the developer pays a fixed percentage — usually 5–7% a year for three to five years — regardless of occupancy. The upside is predictability. The downside is that your own stays are normally limited, and once the programme ends the income depends on the market again. We always show both pictures, with the programme and without, so that you decide with your eyes open.

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A management company: finding and checking in guests, cleaning and linen, pool and garden, small repairs, utilities, reporting. The market commission is 15–20% of the income and is withheld from it — there is nothing to pay separately. Every month your personal account shows the income, the costs line by line with receipts and the amount due, and the money reaches your account, Thai or foreign.

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No, not automatically — it is important to understand that upfront. For staying long term there are separate routes: Thailand Elite from five years, the LTR visa, a work or business visa, or a tourist visa with extensions. A purchase from 10 million baht can count towards some programmes. We put you in touch with an immigration lawyer and pick the route that fits your aim — living here permanently, coming for the season, or simply owning.

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The risk is real and we reduce it before the contract: we look at the developer's completed projects, the pace of construction and the history of delays, and we check the land title (a Chanote is required — the highest grade of deed), the construction permit and the environmental approval. Payment follows the stages, so you pay for work already done. Construction progress is visible in your account: photographs and percentage complete, with dates. The legal check is run by an independent lawyer, not by the developer.

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Yes, assignment of the contract is normal practice in Phuket. The developer sets the terms: some allow it after a certain share has been paid, others charge a transfer fee. We check this before the deal and tell you in advance on what terms you would be able to exit. We take the sale on ourselves: a listing on the site, viewings, negotiation, paperwork.

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