Fractional ownership of holiday homes is a relatively new concept in Thailand. It offers the benefits of owning a holiday home for a fraction of the cost. The tax considerations for fractional property owners are similar in many respects to traditional ownership of real estate in Thailand. In brief, the points to consider are: - The transfer taxes and fees imposed on entry and exit. Where joint ownership in a property occurs at the same time,...

Fairy tales can often embody kernels of truth and lessons for the learning, as implied in the tale of the three little pigs who invested in mud, straw and bricks. Two lost their deposits, but were bailed out by the third and more prudent investment. Proof, if any were needed, that it pays to diversify. We have looked under the floorboards to evaluate non-physical options for diversification into property investment sectors. Today let’s...

Foreigners typically cannot obtain a mortgage from local Thai banks to finance the acquisition of their Thailand property investment. The majority of the monetary establishments in Thailand provide loans for property purchases to Thais and Thai companies. In recent years Bangkok Bank ( Singapore ) has had a loan program for foreigners with qualification being similar to that in the west. You complete an application, submit evidence of...

Things are looking up for the Thailand property market, with respect to foreign buyers that is. This is because the news on the country and its economy is once again in the green territory. Firstly the recent research report by the highly regarded Global Property Guide has put Thailand on its list of recommended investment destinations on the basis that its political crisis would inevitably end and leave a favorably low cost environment for...

Are there any property investment opportunities in Laos, yes there are, but one warning it is definitely not for the fainthearted! A relaxed atmosphere, very friendly people (more so than the Thais), good, cheap food. Almost all tourists have a good time. Very much like Thailand, thirty years ago. This is the general impression of Laos, but it’s likely only a superficial one. Vientiane. Arch. Laos Geography Laos has three distinct geographical...

Foreign investors who are genuinely interested in Thailand will not lose confidence in the face of a new survey that ranked the country the second-worst for corruption out of 13 economies in Asia, says Deputy Prime Minister Kosit Panpiemras. ”I believe each investor has his or her own judgment as to whether Thailand is a preferable investment destination. I’m not sure how Perc collected the information for this assessment but this...