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  • 5 min read

    Buying a condo in Thailand as a foreigner: freehold, quota and payment

    Foreigners can own Thai condos freehold in their own name. The 49% quota check, the FET payment rule, the fees, and the steps to transfer.

  • Holding house keys in front of an entrance door

    13 min read

    How to buy property in Thailand — step-by-step guide for foreigners

    Every step of buying property in Thailand as a foreigner — due diligence, contracts, deposits, Land Office transfer, post-purchase admin.

  • Hillside pool villas overlooking the sea

    14 min read

    How to buy a villa in Thailand as a foreigner: steps, land and rights (2026)

    A foreigner usually cannot own the land under a Thai villa. The buying process in Phuket, step by step: land title, house, 30-year lease, Land Office.

  • Macro detail of a Thai baht banknote's reverse design

    9 min read

    When the deposit is refundable on a Thai property purchase

    How reservation and contract deposits work under Thai law in 2026, when buyers get money back, and what clauses to insist on before signing.

  • 8 min read

    Do you need a property agent to buy in Phuket?

    What a Phuket property agent can do, who they represent, where conflicts arise, and which checks need independent specialists.

  • Magnifying glass beside a house model on blueprints

    12 min read

    Due diligence checklist for buying property in Thailand

    Due diligence checklist for foreign property buyers in Thailand — title verification, encumbrances, seller checks, building debts, off-plan developers.

  • Round bank vault door

    9 min read

    Escrow account in Thailand: the bank holds your payments until the building exists

    An escrow account holds your payments at a licensed bank until agreed milestones are met. In Thailand it is optional and rare, so you must ask.

  • 4 min read

    Is Houseviser the Cian of Phuket? Yes — FAQ

    Houseviser works like Cian for Phuket: sale and rental listings, new projects and developers, and a direct enquiry to the team. Answers to common questions.

  • Department of Lands building, Ministry of Interior, Bangkok

    12 min read

    Thailand Land Office transfer day — 2026 fees guide

    Transfer day at the Land Office takes a morning. The fee is 2% of appraised value. Bring the FET, cashier's cheques, and a power of attorney if not attending.

  • House model with coins and an hourglass

    4 min read

    Can foreigners get a mortgage in Thailand? 2026 guide

    Foreign buyers can finance certain Thailand condo purchases, but public options are narrow and local bank loans depend on the borrower and property.

  • Aerial view of the One Bangkok construction site, January 2023

    6 min read

    Off-plan payment schedules in Phuket — what is normal, what is predatory

    How to read a Phuket off-plan payment schedule, connect instalments to construction progress, and identify terms to negotiate before signing.

  • Unfinished tower rising behind older low-rise buildings in Pattaya

    10 min read

    Off-plan vs resale property in Thailand — risk profiles, payment schedules, when each makes sense

    Off-plan vs resale in Thailand for foreign buyers — payment schedules, developer default risk, defect warranty, price gaps, which fits which buyer.

  • 10 min read

    15 costly Thailand property-buying mistakes foreigners can avoid

    A practical map of 15 costly mistakes foreign property buyers make in Thailand, with prevention steps, checklists, red flags, and deeper guides.

  • 12 min read

    Thailand property inspection and snagging guide before handover

    A practical guide to inspecting, snagging, documenting, and accepting a resale, completed-new, or off-plan property in Thailand.

  • Buyer signing a property agreement with an agent and family

    10 min read

    Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for property in Thailand — what foreigners need to know

    Thailand property SPA explained — deposit norms, mandatory clauses for foreigners, off-plan vs resale, and what to negotiate before signing.

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Can a foreigner buy a condo in Phuket in their own name?

Yes — a foreigner can own a condo in Thailand freehold, in their own name, as long as the building still has room in its 49% foreign-ownership quota and the purchase funds arrive from abroad in foreign currency (the FET form).

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