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.
FAQ90 answers on buying property in Phuket
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