With the dawn of cheaper air fares, more and more British nationals have realised their dream of having a taste of life in the sun. Today, more and more people are able to travel to the many different tropical countries in Asia, one of which is Thailand. With the significantly lower cost of living in this country, a lot of British nationals have considered it their second home.
Thailand is approximately 6000 miles or 11 hours away from the UK making it very accessible for Britons to travel to this side of Asia. Perhaps accessibility does correlate directly to sustainable investment potential because more and more Britons have bought properties here, some of which are for business purposes. Moreover, its picture-perfect scenery, inviting beaches, friendly people and sumptuous food make this country quite irresistible for many foreigners.
Just like shopping for real estate properties in other parts of the world, there are important things to consider before making any decision. Thai real estate properties are governed by law and do not put full control and ownership to foreigners. However, there are options in which a foreigner can choose to go around this. One would be to create a corporation with six Thai investors who would agree to allot shares to a foreigner. This should give the foreigner control over the property while still abiding by Thai law.
Since Thailand’s legal system is quite complex, it will be wise for a foreigner to seek the assistance of a competent lawyers who will draft all documents and conduct due diligence study to make sure that the foreigner’s interests are fully protected.