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Property in the Thai Islands: Consultancies, Branded Residences and the Rules

The consultancies with Phuket homes, the island’s branded resort residences, and the official rules for foreign buyers. We describe each factually and never publish prices.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-25

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Insiders' picks

Our first three calls on this list, from editors who know the islands from Phuket to Koh Samui.

The back story

Buying on the Thai islands: the back story

Thailand·In depth

Condominiums within a 49% foreign quota, land that foreigners generally cannot own, and the questions to ask first.

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Bang Tao

Laguna Phuket: residences and property

Bang Tao, Phuket·Branded residences

Sales and rentals of condominiums, apartments and villas within Laguna Phuket’s resort community.

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The full list: Property, A–Z

The back story 1

How buying works in Thailand.

The back story

Buying on the Thai islands: the back story

Thailand·In depth

Condominiums within a 49% foreign quota, land that foreigners generally cannot own, and the questions to ask first.

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Property consultancies 2

International firms.

Phuket services

Knight Frank Thailand

Phuket·Property consultancy

The Thai office of the international property consultancy, with Phuket homes and services.

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Rentals in Phuket

Savills Thailand

Phuket·Property consultancy

The international property adviser’s Thai office, with homes to rent in Phuket.

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Branded residences 2

Resort homes in Phuket.

Banyan Tree, Angsana, Cassia

Banyan Group Residences

Laguna, Phuket·Branded residences

The Banyan Group’s residences in Phuket: beach, lake and golf homes in and around Laguna Phuket.

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Bang Tao

Laguna Phuket: residences and property

Bang Tao, Phuket·Branded residences

Sales and rentals of condominiums, apartments and villas within Laguna Phuket’s resort community.

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Foreigners may own condominium units within a building’s 49% foreign quota but generally cannot own land (thailand.go.th). Rules change: take advice from a Thai lawyer before you buy.