Living In Thailand Property
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Warm Phuket greetings and Sawasdee Krub from Mike Davison and Sandy Kemthong! At Living In Thailand Property, we make finding your perfect home or investment simple and stress-free. With years of market expertise and a commitment to personalized service, we connect buyers and sellers with the best opportunities. Our team values integrity, transparency, and customer satisfaction, guiding you through every step of the real estate process. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, Living In Thailand Property is here to make your property dreams a reality.
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About Us
Living in Thailand Property: Your Expert Real Estate Partner
Welcome! We’re Living in Thailand Property, the brand you know from YouTube. Thanks for stopping by. You’re probably wondering, 'What makes us the right partner?'
It really boils down to two things: how we handle your media, and how we handle your closing.
We go beyond standard listings. We produce high-value cinematic assets—the full video presentations you see on our YouTube channel—to ensure properties receive genuine international attention. We are seamlessly connected to the market, partnering with national brands like Lazudi and maintaining membership in the exclusive Phuket Property Network. If it's luxury, we have eyes on it.
But a luxury transaction is only as good as its compliance. We don't leave you guessing when the paperwork starts. Our service is truly end-to-end, covering everything from sales and rentals to full relocation services. We partner with the top independent, locally-based legal experts to ensure every step of your journey—especially complex leasehold assignments and ownership structures—is meticulously compliant.
Our job is to ensure your Phuket property experience is exciting, enjoyable, and, most importantly, completely secure. Ready to find your 'Real Luxury in Paradise?'"
~ Mike, Sandy and James.
Our Values
Our core values guide everything we do, ensuring that we deliver the best possible service to our clients.
- Integrity
- We conduct our business with the highest level of integrity, ensuring transparency and honesty in all our dealings.
- Excellence
- We strive for excellence in everything we do, aiming to exceed expectations in service and results.
- Customer Focus
- Our clients are at the heart of our business. We prioritize your needs and work tirelessly to achieve your goals.
- Innovation
- We embrace innovative solutions to provide the best possible outcomes for our clients.
- Community
- We are committed to contributing positively to the communities we serve.
- Teamwork
- Our team collaborates closely to leverage our collective expertise for the benefit of our clients.
Frequently asked questions
Still have doubts? Check out the most frequently asked questions.
- What is the difference between Leasehold and Freehold properties, and which is the better structure for me?
- This is the single most important legal distinction for any foreign investor in Thailand. It defines the longevity and security of your asset: Freehold: This grants outright, permanent ownership of the property. For foreigners, this is primarily available for condominium units, provided the project complies with the 49% foreign quota under the Thai Condominium Act. This is the gold standard for full security and resale value. Leasehold: This is the legal structure required for foreigners acquiring land or villas. It is not ownership, but rather a right to use and possess the property for a defined term, legally capped at 30 years per registration. The Verdict: While Freehold offers perpetual ownership, a villa purchase must utilize the Leasehold structure for the land. Our focus is on making the standard Leasehold as secure as possible by ensuring the 30-year term is accompanied by meticulously drafted and enforceable pre-agreed renewal clauses in the contract, a process we manage with independent legal counsel.
- As a foreigner, how secure is my "ownership" of a villa or land in Phuket, and how do you structure it?
- Ah, the classic question. Let's be meticulous: you cannot own the land outright in your personal name—that is non-negotiable Thai law. What you acquire is the right to use and possess the property for a maximum registered period. We secure this for you via the most robust structure available, typically a 30-year registered Leasehold (for the land) with contractual, pre-agreed renewal options (the contentious part, which we structure with independent legal counsel). Alternatively, we may use a compliant Thai Limited Company structure. We partner with the top independent lawyers—not the developer's in-house team—to vet this structure and ensure your interest is the priority, turning a legal restriction into a secure, long-term asset.
- How do you guarantee the quality of my legal due diligence and contract negotiation?
- We assume your skepticism is warranted. Unlike many agencies that rely on basic templates, we treat due diligence as mission-critical. Our process is non-delegable: Independent Counsel: We only work with a hand-picked network of top-tier, local-based international law firms. They are completely independent of the developer. Contractual Rigour: Every reservation, assignment, or sales agreement is structured to protect you, covering eventualities like the enforceability of those crucial 30-year lease renewals and the assignment terms. Relocation Support: We integrate our legal service with full relocation support, meaning your entire transition is handled, not just the signature on the deed.
- What is the actual value of those "cinematic videos" and your YouTube channel?
- With over 1M lifetime views, the value is simple: speed and trust. The traditional listing model relies on static photos. Our cinematic video production (which drives our Living in Phuket Property YouTube channel) is not a marketing fluff; it’s a pre-screening tool that qualifies high-net-worth buyers abroad. If a buyer can experience the flow and lifestyle of a Trisara Signature Villa or a luxury condo through an immersive video before stepping on a plane, they are significantly closer to a decision. We accelerate the sales cycle by delivering a high-fidelity first impression that eliminates tyre-kickers.
- I've heard buying property in Thailand involves foreign currency exchange paperwork (FET forms). How do you handle that?
- That’s a critical administrative point that must not be overlooked. Any foreign currency transferred into Thailand to purchase property must be documented by the receiving bank with an FET (Foreign Exchange Transaction) form if the amount exceeds US$50,000. We guide you through the banking process to ensure: The transfer purpose is correctly designated for property purchase. The bank correctly issues the FET form. This documentation is essential because without it, you will face significant administrative hurdles when you eventually decide to sell the property and wish to remit the proceeds out of Thailand. We handle the compliance to ensure your capital remains fluid.
- Do you handle the post-purchase process, such as setting up rental management or residency?
- Absolutely. The transaction is just the beginning of your investment. Our end-to-end service includes: Rental Setup: Seamless integration with established rental management programs (often the 5-star resort management itself) to maximize your yield. Relocation & Residency: Guidance and facilitation for long-stay visas, including the Thailand Elite Program, legal entity setup for managing your asset, and general settlement services. We ensure your luxury home or investment is managed expertly, allowing you to enjoy your "Real Luxury in Paradise" without the administrative headaches.
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