Disclaimer

Not legal or tax advice

Expert Property Asia, its directors, agents, and editorial staff are not licensed attorneys, tax consultants, or financial planners. Nothing on expertpropertyasia.com — including property descriptions, area guides, market intelligence, FAQs, news updates, or email correspondence — constitutes legal, tax, immigration, or investment advice.

Thai property law, foreign ownership rules, visa treatment, and tax obligations change frequently. Content is accurate to the best of our knowledge at publication but may become outdated. Always consult a qualified Thai property lawyer and your tax adviser before entering binding agreements or remitting funds.

This content is for informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Thai property lawyer before making any legal or financial decision.

Our role as a real estate agency

We advise on Koh Samui property search, mandate representation, and transaction coordination. We work with independent lawyers, surveyors, and architects but do not replace them. Our nine-stage process describes how we work with buyers and sellers — it is an operational guide, not a legal protocol.

Editorial standards: Editorial Policy. Conflicts and representation: Ethics Policy.

Listing and third-party data

While we review mandates before publication, listing details — including price, dimensions, land area (rai / m²), Chanote or title type, build year, rental yield estimates, and availability — may be supplied by sellers, developers, or third parties. We do not legally guarantee this data.

• Prices shown are indicative and subject to change without notice.
• Photography and video are not contractual representations of condition.
• Floor and land areas are approximate unless a professional survey is cited.
• Off-plan projects may differ from rendered images; completion dates are not guaranteed by us.

Verify all figures and legal position with your counsel before making an offer or paying a deposit.

Ownership structures — general information only

Our guides on freehold, leasehold, condominium foreign quota (49%), company structures, and related topics — including foreign ownership in Thailand and leasehold vs freehold — are educational summaries. Viability for your situation depends on nationality, funding source, asset type, and current law.

Foreigners cannot own land directly under the Land Code Act B.E. 2497 (1954), Section 86 (Department of Lands). Nominee arrangements and company structures carry legal risk that only your lawyer can assess for your case.

Financial and market projections

Yield projections, capital appreciation forecasts, price bands, and build-cost ranges on our market intelligence pages are indicative and based on agency experience and research at the time of publication. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

All real estate investment decisions should be made with independent financial and legal advice from qualified professionals.

Deposits, reservations, and contracts

Transaction steps vary by mandate. Typical practice may include a reservation or deposit to secure off-market access during due diligence, followed by a sale and purchase agreement executed with your lawyer. Timelines, refund conditions, and penalty clauses are defined in your contract — not on this website.

We do not hold client funds in escrow unless explicitly agreed in writing for a specific transaction. Payment instructions must be verified directly with us by phone or in person before transfer.

Due diligence is your responsibility

Before paying a non-refundable deposit, your lawyer should conduct title deed verification at the Land Office, review encumbrances, confirm zoning and building permits, and assess environmental and access rights. We can coordinate introductions; we do not perform legal due diligence ourselves.

Regulatory and market change

We publish news and updates on Thai property and business rules when they affect Koh Samui investors. These updates summarise public sources and professional input — they are not a substitute for current legal advice. When regulations change, earlier articles may be updated with a visible “Last updated” date per our Editorial Policy.

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Commission does not change our obligation to present material facts we know about a property. See Ethics Policy.

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