On March 27, the Phuket Property Association (PPA) hosted a business brunch that brought together over 100 real estate professionals, including brokers, agency representatives, and developers from the island. The event took place at Place Coworking, which transformed into a hub for sharing experiences, knowledge, and valuable practices for the evening.
Key Topics Discussed
- Safe real estate practices: from property verification to protecting buyers' and investors' interests.
- Recent changes in property ownership laws and their impact on transactions.
- Increasing agent income: effective process organization, client base management, and partnership strategies.
- Intensive networking: new connections and case exchanges with industry colleagues.
Main Takeaways
- Phuket's real estate market trends in 2025, new growth opportunities for agencies, and sales scaling tools.
- Freehold vs. Leasehold: Thailand's Supreme Court declared automatic leasehold renewals invalid.
- Ownership through "paper" Thai companies poses criminal risks and potential asset seizures.
- Legal schemes: freehold within the 49% quota for foreigners; leasehold without fictitious extensions; villa purchases considering land status.
- Recommendations: bilingual contracts, mandatory legal support, and avoidance of "gray" schemes.
Event Outcomes
- Over 100 participants engaged in lively discussions and established new professional contacts.
- More than 40 applications for PPA membership were submitted immediately after the event.
- An in-depth leasehold case study helped participants identify real risks and ways to mitigate them.
"Together we are stronger. As the market grows, we set the standards for transparency and quality."
Thank You for Your Feedback
Quality surveys have been sent to participants—each response will help make future events even more beneficial. If you couldn't attend but wish to join the community, please fill out the membership application form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNaNW71t6svokbXfzc_UaKjsor2sIaneyDyKH868Qbw7YKsg/viewform
Photo Report: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15f3zNUZB52bVix7mbz2IX9o7xQyzgCMz
What's Next?
The next practical workshop is scheduled for May 15, 2025. Expect more data, case studies, and step-by-step guides.
Looking forward to seeing you at upcoming events!
