Tuesday, 3 September 2013

The Best 4 Questions for First Time Buyers in Thailand



Phuket's real estate market has ebbed and flowed, not only in Asian level but globally. There are lots of foreigners from Japan, Australia and even Americans are making their way towards this Phuket land. So, if you are thinking about a shift, hope these questions might help you get to the right place.
Is Phuket Apartment for Sale open for non-Thai? Perhaps, foreigners may not own land freehold Thailand, but however they can register long-term leaseholds over land and own outright all improvements upon that property. There is a structure for long term leasehold. It can be indirectly through control of a Thai corporation.
What is the property tax in Thailand? Property Tax (or Rates) does not exist in this kingdom. However, if the building is being used for commercial purpose, "Structure usage Tax" is assessed. Plus transfer fees fall under 4 categories:
·         transfer fees 2%,
·         Duty stamp 0.5%,
·         Business tax 3.3%
·         and Income tax (varies as per the Thai equivalent to capital gains tax)
Even though the precise methods of calculation are complex, the thumb rule for residential sales, expect the total fees and taxes, work out to be approximately 2 to 3% of the property market value. This is split in some degree between the buyer and seller.
Can I design my own house? If it’s your own single Phuket villas for sale, you are subjected only to general building codes. Whereas, buy into a development and there will usually be style and construction guidelines and minimum standards and time frames to be observed.
What about standard of management and construction? Whilst some of the construction on the island is very simple and basic, at the top end of the market, there are Phuket Homes for Sale quality now equals or exceeds standards found in the best developments in the west.

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