Buy Property in Phuket with Clear Guidance Before You Commit

Buying off-plan in Phuket means committing to a property that does not yet exist in its finished form. Before paying a reservation deposit, you should understand who the developer is, what they legally control, which approvals are in place, what the contract promises, how payments work, and what happens if the project changes or is delayed.

The advertised property price is not the full cost of buying in Phuket. Buyers may also face transfer fees, legal costs, project charges and ongoing management expenses, while some taxes are connected to the seller rather than automatically being the buyer’s responsibility. Here is how to build a realistic purchase budget without relying on a misleading “add X%” rule.

Foreigners can legally own qualifying condominium units in Phuket in their own name, but foreign freehold is subject to Thailand’s 49% condominium quota. Here is what that rule actually means, how to check whether foreign freehold is available for a particular unit, and what to verify before paying a reservation deposit.