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Residential real estate agents in Phuket
Residential real estate agents in Phuket who help a foreign owner or relocating family find a home, with the ownership and lease rules made clear up front.
Foreigners can own a condominium outright in Thailand, within the 49 percent foreign-ownership quota of each building, but not the land under a house. For a villa or townhouse, that usually means a registered lease of up to 30 years or a Thai company structure, each with a different cost and risk profile.
A good agent in Phuket knows real rental values, not just the asking price, and which developments still have foreign freehold quota left. For a rental, get the lease terms and the deposit-return conditions in writing, because deposit disputes are the single most common expat complaint.
Common questions
- Can a foreigner buy a house in Phuket?
- A foreigner can own a condominium unit outright, within a building's 49 percent foreign quota, but cannot own the land under a house directly. Houses are typically held through a registered long lease or a Thai company, so take legal advice first.
- How much deposit is normal for a rental in Thailand?
- Two months' rent as a security deposit plus one month in advance is standard. Document the property's condition at move-in, since deposit deductions are the most frequent source of disputes.