David DELHANTY

Foreign property ownership

Thailand Property Sales: Why Many Transactions Are Not Officially Recorded

Thailand’s residential resort property markets, including Phuket, Koh Samui, and Pattaya, are dominated by foreign buyers, yet official real estate transaction statistics fail to reflect the true volume of sales. This is primarily due to the widespread use of corporate holding structures, which have long been the preferred method for foreigners to acquire property in …

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Phuket and Samui market dynamics

Phuket and Koh Samui: Property Dynamics (2024-2025)

While both Phuket and Koh Samui are thriving real estate markets, recent, more strict enforcement of the law, specifically the Land Code Act, has caused a noticeable divergence in property ownership dynamics. In 2024, the Thai government intensified its crackdown on non-compliant Thai companies used to hold the freehold of villas, a move that has …

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FX Risk Off-Property

Buying Off-Plan Overseas Property – How to Manage Exchange Rate Risk

In many overseas property markets, particularly those less mature than those in developed countries and major cities, off-plan properties make up a significant portion of transactions. This is often due to the nature of these markets, where new developments are a primary driver of growth. A prime example is Thailand, where a substantial percentage of …

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Phuket building

Phuket: Construction Now Permitted on Land at an Altitude of 80 Metres

Recent changes to Phuket’s building regulations, which took effect on December 14th, 2024, have created new possibilities for hillside development across the island. A Cabinet decision has repealed the longstanding restriction on construction above 80 metres, allowing developments in designated areas up to 140 metres above sea level. This move is expected to create significant …

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Phuket villa resort

Choosing Between Phuket and Koh Samui for Your Property Investment

Phuket and Koh Samui are two of Thailand and Asia’s leading resort destinations, each offering unique opportunities for property investment. Both islands are renowned for their tropical charm, but they differ in infrastructure, property types, buyer preferences, and maturity. If you are considering buying a holiday home, rental investment, or a permanent residence, understanding the …

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Phuket villa for sale

Buying a Villa in Phuket: 9 Key Mistakes to Avoid

Looking at the period since the island gained air connectivity when international flights started in 1984, the Phuket property market has consistently demonstrated impressive growth and resilience, posting record sales figures for all property types, villas, houses, and condominiums, in 2023. As the borders opened up after the pandemic, tourism in Phuket surged back remarkably …

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Phuket real estate

Phuket Real Estate – 5 Key Trends in 2024

Over the past four decades, Phuket has transformed from a relatively unknown holiday destination into a globally recognised luxury resort getaway, often referred to as The Jewel of the Andaman Sea. Phuket enjoys stunning and varied natural scenery, with 30 amazing beaches, a striking green mountain range running north to south, waterfalls, and lush rainforests. …

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Phuket property

Thailand Real Estate: Communal Development or Stand-Alone?

When discussing requirements from prospective property investors for Phuket and Koh Samui, they often indicate their preference for a property to be in a development, or alternatively they want a villa or house that is stand-alone. In this article, I will attempt to evaluate the most important points with respect to each type of property. …

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Phuket Real Estate

Thailand’s Proposed Tax on Foreign Income: Predicted Impact on Phuket Real Estate

In this article, we will explore Thailand’s proposed changes to its tax laws, which may require individuals residing in Thailand for over 180 days to pay tax on foreign income, even if that income is not brought into the country. While the draft law is still in the early stages, we will focus on its …

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