Insights & Updates
Expert insights, market updates, and practical guides to help you navigate the Phuket real estate market.
Renting & AirbnbWhat is leasehold property Thailand? What is protected leasehold in Thailand? Protected tenancy means that the property owners not only have a lease for their condominium, villa or other property, but are also shareholders in the Thai limited company that owns the freehold…
Renting & AirbnbWhat happens when leasehold expires Thailand? Thai law strictly limits the term of a registered lease to 30 years. A longer period than that can only be done by renewing the lease after the expiry of the 30-year lease. If the lease is made for a longer period, by law it will be…
Renting & AirbnbHow much money do you need to get residency in Thailand? To apply for a Thai permanent residency visa, you must also meet one of the following: Investment Category: Have a minimum of 3 million baht invested in a limited or public company in Thailand, a Thai state-issued security…
Renting & AirbnbHow much would you need to retire in Thailand? You should plan to live in Thailand on a budget of at least $1,500 a month, with $2,000 being a more reasonable benchmark. This will allow you to live comfortably without breaking the bank. You could live a lot cheaper, as low as…
Buying PropertyWhat is the meaning of leasee? Definition of legal owner: a person who owns real or personal property under a lease, a lessee of real property under a lease. More from Merriam-Webster on renters. Is the tenant honest? A tenant is a person who rents something like a house or…
Real EstateHow much US land is owned by foreigners? Foreign persons held an interest in nearly 37.6 million acres of U.S. farmland as of December 31, 2020. This is 2.9 percent of all privately owned agricultural land and 1.7 percent of all land in the United States. How much US land is…
Visas & ResidencyWhat is Thailand Elite card? The Thailand Elite Visa is a long-term visa granted to Thailand Privilege card members. It is classified under the tourist visa (Privileged Entry Visa “PE”) which allows residence in Thailand along with benefits for a period of between 5, 10 or 20…
Living in ThailandCan foreigners own land in Europe? Your money must be well documented, and an international treaty must allow the purchase. However, EU citizens can make purchases without restrictions. For anyone buying an investment property, they could benefit from a government program that…
Condos & ApartmentsCan foreigners own townhouses in Thailand? The simple answer is “Yes” it is legally possible! Property ownership by non-Thai nationals is possible with some restrictions. Foreign investors and home buyers can own Condominium Freehold Titles (Condos); however, they cannot…
