Explore property and housing in Thailand with practical guidance for foreigners. Learn about buying property, legal ownership options, renting houses and condos, and the key considerations to understand before making a decision. Whether you’re looking for a long-term rental or considering buying a home in Thailand, this section helps you understand your options and navigate the process with confidence.
Buying a condo in Thailand may be about finding a home, securing a holiday base or investing for rental income or future resale. Your purpose will influence the location, layout and type of property that suits you, alongside how the building is managed and what ownership will cost over time. An older resale condo may … Read more
During my years running a real estate agency and developing property in Chiang Mai, questions about foreign ownership were a regular part of conversations with buyers. Could they own a condo in their own name? Could they buy a house? And if the land belonged to someone else, what rights would they actually have? The … Read more
Buying a property in Thailand involves several decisions beyond finding a home you like. What you will legally acquire, the condition of the property, the contract terms and the arrangements for payment all shape how the purchase comes together. During my years running a real estate agency and working in property development in Chiang Mai, … Read more
Renting gives you time to get to know an area and work out what suits you before making a longer commitment. Thailand offers a wide choice of homes, from compact city condos to houses with gardens, but the rent and photographs only tell part of the story. The surroundings, condition of the property, lease terms, … Read more