If you are planning to retire in the south of Thailand and are looking to design and build your dream home in the sun, there is a lot to consider. The first thing is the law that foreigners cannot own land, which is quite a hurdle and there are several avenues you can take. The 30x30 lease is a safe way to secure the land on which to build your house (you can own a house, but not the land it sits on), which involves leasing the land for 30 years, with a further 30-year option. The other way is to set up a company and acquiring the land in the business’s name, which many expats have done. Here are a few tips to ensure a favourable outcome. Think Insulation – While you won’t need a heating system in the tropical paradise of Thailand, it is very hot and humid, which means using the be
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