What matters before you buy
Legal nuances, taxes, rental yield, choosing an area and a project. Only what an investor or resident needs to know before the deal.
LegalFreehold or leasehold in Phuket: what a foreigner should choose
How freehold differs from leasehold in Thailand: the 49% condo quota, how “30+30+30 years” really works, taxes on purchase and resale. An honest guide by BURO.
FinanceTaxes and costs when buying property in Phuket
The full buyer’s cost sheet in Phuket: 2% transfer fee, 1.1% lease registration, common fee and sinking fund, rental-income tax, resale costs. Real numbers from BURO.
InvestmentRenting in Phuket: how to count income honestly
How to honestly gauge Phuket rental income: gross vs net, what to deduct, short- vs long-term letting and why “10–15%” promises don’t hold up.
Locations8 areas of Phuket: a property buyer’s guide
Where to buy property in Phuket: Bang Tao, Laguna, Layan, Cherngtalay, Kamala, Rawai, Nai Yang, Naithon. Which area for which goal, prices and airport proximity.
VisasA visa for buying property in Thailand: investment, LTR and more
Visas available to a property buyer in Thailand: the investment visa from ฿3M (directly tied to the purchase), the 10-year LTR, Thailand Privilege, DTV. Conditions and what a purchase really gives you.
The dealHow to buy property in Phuket remotely: a step-by-step process
The step-by-step process of buying property in Phuket from abroad: reservation, legal check, contract, transferring funds for freehold, handover and registration. How to buy without flying in.
FinanceDeveloper instalments in Phuket: how they work
Developer instalments in Phuket: a 20–30% first payment, payments during construction, post-handover payment after completion, mortgages for foreigners and the 100%-payment discount. How to pick a schedule.
The dealOff-plan handover in Phuket: a buyer’s checklist
How to accept a completed property in Phuket: what to check at handover, protection from hidden defects, grace period and delay penalties, the snag list and payment retention. A BURO checklist.
LegalHow to vet a developer in Phuket before buying
How to vet a developer in Phuket: delivery track record, land documents, construction permit, EIA, project licence, delay penalties and deposit refund. A BURO checklist.
InvestmentOff-plan or ready property in Phuket: what to choose
Off-plan (under construction) or ready property in Phuket: price and instalments vs speed and certainty, delay risk, immediate rental income. How to choose for your goal.
LegalBuying property via a Thai company: risks and alternatives
Buying property through a Thai company: how it works, why the nominee-shareholder scheme is illegal and risky, and the legal alternatives a foreigner has (freehold, leasehold).
DevelopersThe Title (Rhom Bho Property): a Phuket developer review
A review of The Title (Rhom Bho Property): a public company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand since 1989, 6,370 units delivered, Best Developer Phuket 2025. All projects in the catalogue.
DevelopersBanyan Tree Group (Laguna Phuket): a developer review
A review of Banyan Tree Group, developer of the Laguna Phuket resort. Singapore-listed, 35+ years, brands Laguna, Angsana, Garrya, SkyPark. Hotel-grade management and an owner rental programme.
DevelopersBotanica Luxury Villas: a Phuket developer review
A review of Botanica Luxury Villas (AAP group, architect Attasit Intarachoti): pool villas in Phuket since 2005, 15+ projects, 100+ villas, 2018 awards. All projects in the BURO catalogue.
DevelopersAnchan Villas (Pearl Island Property): a developer review
A review of Anchan Villas (Pearl Island Property): Balinese-modern villas in Cherngtalay since 2007, 250+ villas delivered, zero unfinished projects, Thailand Property Awards 2009–2019.
DevelopersWallaya Villas: a Phuket developer review
A review of Wallaya Villas: a family developer in Phuket since 2007, 25 completed projects, modern villas in Cherngtalay and Nai Harn. Qnity, The Harmony, Wallaya Hill in the catalogue.
LocationsBotanica Grand Avenue: a guide to the estate zones in Layan
Botanica Grand Avenue in Layan broken down by master-plan zone: Tropical Balinese, Modern Elegant, Grand Forest, Grand Signature and the sold-out Prestige. Villa types, 382–1,870 sqm, from ฿44.5M.
FAQ90 answers on buying property in Phuket
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