The Thai Supreme Court has ruled that the 30+30+30 Lease structure used in thousands of Phuket property contracts is legally void. Here is what that means for your rights, your money, and your next move.
Vietnam's Housing Law 2023 and Land Law 2024 didn't just tweak the rules, they rebuilt how foreign ownership actually works. If you're a foreign buyer weighing a condo in Thao Dien or a beachfront unit in Da Nang, this is what changed: how the quotas get enforced, why your Pink Book might take years to show up, and what it really takes to get your money back out once you sell.
Most foreigners assume a condo means a unit in a tower, full stop. But horizontal condominiums in Thailand are a real, legally grounded exception buried in the Condominium Act, tested since 2008, and almost nobody knows they exist. Here's how the structure actually works, why Land Office discretion is the real obstacle, and what it costs to title one yourself.
Thinking about owning property in Southeast Asia? Here's what foreigners can actually buy across seven countries, from freehold condos to leasehold villas, plus the costs, timelines, and mistakes that cost people everything.
The Southeast Asia property myths that developers and agents have been selling for years - nominee structures, 90-year lease guarantees, refundable deposits, off-plan discounts - have a closing date. In most markets, that date has already passed. This piece runs through the five most expensive assumptions foreign buyers are still acting on in 2026, backed by court rulings, regulatory data, and the specific laws that turned grey areas into criminal liability.
The 2026 nominee crackdown has reshaped how foreign investors should approach Phuket property ownership. Learn what has changed, which ownership structures remain compliant, and the practical steps you can take to protect your investment with confidence.
Thinking about buying property in Thailand? This guide breaks down the real financial differences between a freehold condo and a leasehold villa over a 30-year period. Learn how purchase price, ownership costs, resale potential, and long-term value shape the decision in this practical comparison of Freehold vs Leasehold Thailand.
The Thailand nominee company crackdown has reshaped how foreign property ownership is reviewed. Learn what DBD Orders 2/2568 and 1/2569 mean, why the traditional 51/49 company structure is under greater scrutiny, and the legal ownership options available to foreign buyers in Phuket and across Thailand.
Thinking about buying property in Thailand? Understanding Thailand Property Ownership for Foreigners has become more important than ever following the 2026 nominee company crackdown. This guide explores how foreign buyers can legally own or invest in Thai property, including condominiums, leaseholds, usufructs, superficies, and other recognised ownership structures.
A generation of renters is reshaping Southeast Asia as young professionals delay homeownership amid affordability pressures, mobility, and changing lifestyles.
Branded residences vs unbranded condos is one of the biggest debates facing luxury property buyers in Southeast Asia. From brand premiums and rental yields to ownership costs, resale value, and long-term investment performance, this guide breaks down the key differences to help investors, expats, and foreign buyers make a more informed decision.
Southeast Asia real estate is evolving beyond simple tourism recovery. Discover how luxury hotels, retail megaprojects, infrastructure investment, and rising visitor demand are shaping the region's next property cycle across Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia.