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PROPERTY IN THAILAND Part 31 Your long lease _ is it registered?
Spectrum, Published on 07/04/2013
» If you already own a home in Thailand things may appear to be fine. But in Thailand problems of law and home ownership may be out there _ even if you think the coast is clear.
PROPERTY IN THAILAND Part 30 Who owns your home?
Spectrum, Published on 31/03/2013
» There are many foreigners who have bought homes in Thailand with serious defects in title or ownership. Many first-time home buyers in Thailand, moreover, let the developer or seller complete all of the documentation and filing of the ownership documents without consulting someone who understands what must be done to protect the buyer's interests. And they sign documents that are in Thai, even though they can't read it.
PROPERTY IN THAILAND Part 29 Mortgages, Part III
Spectrum, Published on 24/03/2013
» For the last two weeks we've been covering the legalities of home financing for foreigners in Thailand. Last week we contacted several big Thai banks and asked them whether they offered loans to foreigners to purchase property and, if so, on what terms.
PROPERTY IN THAILAND Part 28 Mortgages, part II
Spectrum, Published on 17/03/2013
» Last time we talked generally about home finance, focusing mostly on the terms of the loan and what it is legally required to include. This time we'll concentrate on mortgages.
PROPERTY IN THAILAND Part 27 Mortgages, part I
Spectrum, Published on 10/03/2013
» What if a foreigner wants to buy a home in Thailand and get a mortgage to finance it? Is this possible?
PROPERTY IN THAILAND Part 26 Property taxes
Spectrum, Published on 03/03/2013
» Are there property taxes in Thailand? If so, why isn't everybody paying them?
PROPERTY IN THAILAND Part 25 An example that covers property taxes
Spectrum, Published on 24/02/2013
» Over the past several weeks, we've discussed the various taxes applicable in a property deal in Thailand. This week we'll look at an example that covers all of them.
PROPERTY IN THAILAND Part 24 Stamp duty in a property sale
Spectrum, Published on 17/02/2013
» We only have one more official fee to discuss in connection with a property deal _ the stamp duty, which is in addition to the fees mentioned last week. This is 0.005% of the appraised price of the property or the purchase price, whichever is higher.
PROPERTY IN THAILAND Part 23 Government fees on property sales
Spectrum, Published on 10/02/2013
» Last week we talked about the income tax to the seller in a property deal and how it's withheld and paid to the government. But what about the other fees and taxes paid at the time the sale, and at the time the property is transferred at the land office? We're going to explain what these are and how they are calculated this time.
PROPERTY IN THAILAND: Part 22 Withholding taxes on sales from an individual
Spectrum, Published on 03/02/2013
» Last week, we started a discussion of the withholding taxes on the sale of property. This week we'll talk about withholding taxes if the seller is an individual, not a company.