Investing in Property in Thailand

Last edited: December 20, 2019 at 03:38:48

While western economies are struggling with all kinds problems and growth figures in Asia seem more promising, investing in property in Thailand may look attractive. Indeed, property in Thailand has shown significant increase in value over the past few years, although there are some significant risks too.

As for the prospects of property in Chiang Mai, especially for condominiums, have a look at Prospects & Analysis.

As for the ins and out of how to buy property, several questions can arise:

Can I own Thai property outright?
Do I have to put it in the name of my Thai wife?
Should I put it in the name of a company?
How do I find a good property?
What about the legal aspects?
What is the procedure to transfer the title deed?
Is there escrow in Thailand?
What contract do I use?
What return can I expect on my investment?
What are the risks?
What if I die, can I leave it to my children?

We'll give you an introduction into all these matters.

In the following, we distinguish:

Comment by Jim D. from the USA: "Thanks for the reply, it's the best information on property in Chiang Mai."

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