The process involved in the purchasing of property depends upon which type of property you intend to purchase. For properties purchased under freehold ownership, the purchasing process will usually be the following: [fancy_list style=”check_list”] The first step will be a meeting with a local lawyer, that you will appoint to assist you with all paperwork. You […]
Cyprus is a place with perfect weather: the summers are long and winters mild and short. This Mediterranean country laced with the history of ancient civilisations is also offering many modern attractions. You will find there vast swathes of unspoiled countryside and empty beaches. In Northern Cyprus, politeness and hospitality is still expected, it is a place […]
Obtaining a NIE Before you start looking for a property, you will have to obtain a the Alien Identification Number (NIE). This number, mandatory for foreigners wishing to buy or sell a property in Spain, is issued by the Spanish immigration department: you will have to go to the Oficina de Extranjeros (Immigration Office) or […]
In a co-op, the building is owned by shareholders grouped within a legal entity, usually a corporation. Shareholders do not have a real direct ownership in the property, but a property lease granting them the right to occupy their housing unit. The co-op is managed by a board of directors, which sets the rules concerning the […]
To buy a car in Thailand, you must have a work permit and a certificate of residence. If you do not work but you have a retiree visa, you will be allowed to buy a car as well. To buy a car, it is highly recommanded to hire a professional, who can take care of […]
If you want to drive in Thailand, you must be in possession of your national driving license. This is enough to rent a car, but it is better, in order to avoid insurance issues, to bring an International Driving Permit, issued freely in some countries, such as France, and cheap elsewhere (you will be charged […]
Thailand is indeed one of those destinations where the cost of living is much more affordable than in many western countries, with a ratio generally estimated around 3 or 4 compared to a country like France. [table id=3 /]
To ease tourism, and as long as you are staying in Thailand less than one month, there is a visa exemption for citizen of many countries, including US, France and several other European countries. If you plan to stay in Thailand for more than one month, you must apply for a visa in an embassy or in a consulate of […]
A condominium must meet its maintenance and management expenses. The responsibility of each owner depends on the surface of the units he owns. The total amount of expenses is defined and agreed during the owners annual general meeting (AGM). The fund is gathered in advance by the condominium manager, and the annual cost is sometimes gathered at once. […]
In Thailand, there is not really such taxes as the property tax and the residential tax that exist in other countries. The only taxes which are concerning property are the “Land Tax” and the “Use Tax Structure”. The Land Tax, of course concerning land, is usually so small that Thai Authorities will in practice not collect […]
