Laws & Regulations
4 min read · Legal basics · SOLWEH Guide
Can foreigners own property in Thailand?
Freehold condos, leasehold villas and the Thai company route — how foreign ownership actually works.
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Step-by-step help for buying, selling and renting in Thailand — no jargon, no sales pitch.
Laws & Regulations
6 min read · What you'll actually pay · SOLWEH Guide
Transfer Fees, Taxes & Closing Costs, Explained
From the 2% transfer fee to the annual land tax — the honest breakdown of what buying really costs.
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Buyer Guides
8 min read · Step by step · SOLWEH Guide
Buying a Villa in Thailand
Reserve, due diligence, transfer — the six-step journey of buying a villa in Thailand, and how long each step takes.
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Buyer Guides
5 min read · Which is right? · SOLWEH Guide
Leasehold vs Freehold
The single most common question we get — freehold for condos, leasehold for villas, and which suits you.
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Buyer Guides
7 min read · Find your fit · SOLWEH Guide
Best Areas in Phuket
Bangtao, Rawai, Kamala, Samui, Bangkok — our honest take on each area's character and who it suits.
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Buyer Guides
7 min read · Condo ownership · SOLWEH Guide
Buying a Condo in Phuket: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know
The 49% foreign quota, the buying process and the paperwork — everything a condo buyer needs to know.
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Seller Guides
6 min read · Pricing strategy · SOLWEH Guide
How to Price Your Property for a Fast Sale
Price it too high and it sits. Too low and you leave money on the table. Here's how to land on the right number.
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Seller Guides
7 min read · Step by step · SOLWEH Guide
Selling Your Thai Property, Step by Step
From valuation to transfer — the full process of selling in Thailand, and the mistakes that cost sellers money.
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Seller Guides
5 min read · Presentation · SOLWEH Guide
Preparing Your Villa for Sale: What Adds Real Value
Small fixes, smart staging and the improvements that genuinely lift your asking price.
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Renter Guides
8 min read · Renting basics · SOLWEH Guide
Renting in Phuket: A Guide for Expats & Newcomers
Contracts, deposits, utilities and renewals — a practical guide to renting in Phuket and beyond.
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5 min read · When to rent · SOLWEH Guide
Phuket Rental Seasons Explained
Phuket's rental market swings hard with the seasons — here's when to rent and what it means for your budget.
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6 min read · Rent vs buy · SOLWEH Guide
Pros and Cons of Renting Long-Term in Phuket
The honest pros and cons of renting long-term — and when buying might make more sense.
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6 min read · Quick answers · SOLWEH Guide
Your Property Questions, Answered
The questions we're asked most — answered plainly, with no jargon.
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5 min read · Decision framework · SOLWEH Guide
Rent or Buy in Thailand? A Framework, Not a Formula
No formula, just the right questions — a framework for deciding whether to rent or buy.
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