Guides to Buying Property in Phuket
Law, taxes, visas, areas and rentals — what a foreign buyer needs to know before committing.
Bang Tao and Laguna Phuket: an area guide for property buyers
Living and buying in Bang Tao and Laguna Phuket: the beach, Laguna resort, Boat Avenue, schools, airport access, property types and catalogue prices in 2026.
The best areas to invest in Phuket property
Comparing Phuket investment areas with catalogue data: price per square metre, supply, beach distance and rental demand in Bang Tao, Layan, Kamala and Rawai.
The best areas to live in Phuket
Where to live in Phuket: Bang Tao, Layan, Kamala, Karon and Kata, Rawai and Nai Harn, Chalong, Nai Yang and Koh Kaew compared by lifestyle, access and prices.
Buying a villa in Phuket as a foreigner
How foreigners legally buy a villa in Phuket: registered land lease, house ownership, superficies, why nominee companies are illegal, and what to check first.
How to buy property in Thailand: a step-by-step checklist
A step-by-step checklist for foreigners buying a condo or villa in Phuket: budget, legal structure, due diligence, contracts, payments, FET forms and transfer.
Can foreigners buy property in Thailand?
Foreigners can own a Thai condo freehold and a house on leased land, but not the land itself. The legal routes, limits and pitfalls, checked for 2026.
What it really costs to own a condo in Thailand
Common area fees, sinking fund, land and building tax, utilities, insurance, rental management and resale costs: what a Phuket condo costs to own each year.
The FET form: how to send money for a Thai condo purchase
What the FET form is, when a Thai bank issues it, how to word your transfer, and what the Land Office checks before registering a foreign freehold condo.
Freehold vs leasehold in Thailand: a practical comparison
Freehold or leasehold in Thailand? What each gives a foreign buyer, how 30-year leases work after the 2025 Supreme Court ruling, and how to compare prices.
Buying off-plan in Thailand: risks and developer due diligence
The real risks of buying off-plan in Phuket and how to check a developer: land title, EIA, permits, contracts, payment schedules and the 2025 reservation rules.
Opening a Thai bank account as a foreigner
Opening a Thai bank account as a foreigner in 2026: which visas banks accept, documents, why tourists are refused, and how to buy property without an account.
The Phuket property market in 2026
Phuket property market in 2026: REIC foreign condo transfer data, who is buying, catalogue prices by area and type, the supply pipeline and changing rules.
Rental yields in Phuket: how to work out gross and net
How to judge rental yield on a Phuket condo or villa: gross vs net, occupancy, fees, tax and rental guarantees. A worked method, no promised returns.
Phuket vs Bali vs Pattaya vs Koh Samui: where to buy property
Comparing Phuket, Bali, Pattaya and Koh Samui for foreign property buyers: ownership law, access, market depth, rental rules and lifestyle. What really differs.
Rawai and Nai Harn: an area guide for property buyers
Living and buying in Rawai and Nai Harn: beaches, the lake, long-stay community, schools, airport distance, property types and 2026 catalogue prices.
Short-term rental rules in Thailand: the Hotel Act, condos and villas
Is Airbnb legal in Thailand? The Hotel Act, the 30-day rule for condos, the small-accommodation exemption, penalties, and the 2026 reform proposals explained.
The Thai condo foreign quota: how the 49% rule works
How the 49% foreign quota in Thai condominiums works: how it is calculated, how to check availability, what happens when it is full, and the 2026 status.
Inheritance and wills for foreign owners of Thai property
What happens to a foreigner's Thai condo or villa lease on death: Thai succession law, wills, foreign heirs, the condo quota, inheritance tax and fees.
Thailand property taxes and transfer fees: the 2026 guide
Transfer fee, specific business tax, stamp duty, withholding tax and annual land and building tax in Thailand: current rates, who pays, and a worked example.
Property and visas in Thailand: what qualifies and what does not
Buying Thai property does not grant residence on its own. How the LTR visa, the THB 3 million investment extension and Thailand Privilege work for owners.