When buying property in Thailand we highly recommend you use a reputable lawyer, do not under any circumstances try to go it alone as there are so many pitfalls, especially with the spoken and written Thai language interpretations. Foreigners may not own land in Thailand so legal mechanisms are used to overcome this situation and [...]

Here are some useful tips when wishing to sell your property or land:
Broker terms
Going with the broker that offers a smaller fee for a successful sale is false economy! We all have costs and how can a broker successfully market your property if he makes a very small margin? This means they are not [...]

When browsing to find the right holiday rental that suits you out of the huge choice on the internet we suggest that you follow some sensible guide lines:
1. The booking agent are they transparent and give you info on their company, if not don’t!
2. Do they have testimonials from satisfied customers?
3. Do they have Guest [...]

When buying property in Thailand we highly recommend you use a reputable lawyer, do not under any circumstances try to go it alone as there are so many pitfalls, especially with the spoken and written Thai language interpretations. Foreigners may not own land in Thailand so legal mechanisms are used to overcome this situation and [...]

When you wish to sell your property, it is normal for the broker to provide a realistic selling price which is based on original cost of land and property and current market rates for land and re-build costs. Furthermore in the case of property such as an apartment in a deveopment, price is based [...]

Here are some useful tips when wishing to sell your property or land:
Broker terms
Going with the broker that offers a smaller fee for a successful sale is false economy! We all have costs and how can a broker successfully market your property if he makes a very small margin? This means they are not [...]

First, you must have a Non-Immigrant visa to apply for a work permit.
With a few exceptions, all foreigners engaged in any kind of work in Thailand must hold a valid work permit. These are issued by the Department of Employment, part of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
The term “work” [...]

When browsing to find the right holiday rental that suits you out of the huge choice on the internet we suggest that you follow some sensible guide lines:
1. The booking agent are they transparent and give you info on their company, if not don’t!
2. Do they have testimonials from satisfied customers?
3. Do they have Guest [...]

STOP PRESS:
All foreigners who apply for Tourist Visa at the Royal Thai Embassies and the Royal Thai Consulates-General worldwide, including eligible foreigners who apply for Visa on Arrival at designated checkpoints, will be exempted from Tourist Visa fee from  11  May B.E. 2553 (2010) to 31 March B.E. 2554 (2011).  Such arrangement [...]

Take a look at our sister rentals information portal site for holiday and long term rentals. It is packed full of the most comprehensive information on visiting, staying, and enjoying the beautiful island of Phuket and other locations in Thailand. Here you will [...]

Transfer Tax and fees when transferring real estate in Thailand from 1st June 2010
For the sale of: 1) a house; 2) land up to one rai (1,600m2) including a house; 3) raw land subdivided under a land allocation license (the license a developer gets to subdivide a larger tract); 4) land including [...]

Most of you will know that foreigners are unable to obtain mortgage loans in Thailand and amazingly all the property that has been sold in Thailand to foreigners has been with cash!
However all is not lost, many developers are now offering finance terms and we also have a finance scheme agreed with a selection of [...]

Tenant Procedure:
First decide where you wish to rent in what area and draw up a wish list of requirements, 2 beds, pool, garden, near beach etc.. Then decide how much you can afford to spend and the duration of your rental, note that most owners do not wish to rent for less than 6 months [...]