Real Estate

6 ways to avoid being defrauded in a property investment
Important decisions deserve your time and diligence As today’s local Phuket property news is soured by the story of a development ‘scheme’ resulting in losses for investors and third parties, the perception of real estate may be besmirched with negativity,...
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5 property checks buyers mysteriously overlook in Thailand
In many countries, once a decision to purchase a property has been made, a deposit paid, the parties should be able to sit back and handover legal matters to their lawyers, and concentrate on admittedly stressful practical matters such as...
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Property deposit scams – AVOID!
Certain innocent but naïve buyers are losing their good faith reservation deposits on a regular basis in Phuket – and eventually writing off what is often exceeding 5,000USD because they discover that verbal promises were untrue
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Property deposit scams – AVOID!
Certain innocent but naïve buyers are losing their good faith reservation deposits on a regular basis in Phuket – and eventually writing off what is often exceeding 5,000USD because they discover that verbal promises were untrue and that the costs...
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Desmond Hughes, International Realtors Conference Bangkok Aug 2017
Desmond Hughes delivered a presentation at the International Realtors Conference Bangkok 2017 on Condominium Hotels: Residential and Hotel Use Combination on August 20th 2017. IRC 2017 brought together realtors, developers and property industry professionals from around the globe, to a...
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John Christie, CEO Tesco Lotus, BCCT Event
Desmond Hughes and Robert Krupica alongside Grenville Fordham of Image Asia, assisted the British Chamber of Commerce to Thailand (BCCT) in the organisation of the presentation by John Christie, CEO of Tesco Lotus at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket hotel on...
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Check Who You Do Business With
If you are a short or long term visitor to Phuket, you will discover that there isn’t a shortage of good opportunities for investment, but that there are also an abundance of scams too. Be cautious, take your time, observe,...
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Fake News and Fake Property Promises
An ever-changing world The state of our world is clear for many to see, but all of us have different points of view. Generally speaking, through positive eyes, we have developed medicines and medical care so that many live longer,...
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Phuket Island Never Gives Up Hope
Desmond Hughes' regular Property Watch Column for this edition covers the developments in Phuket including real estate and infrastructure projects which have moved forward despite the numerous challenges and hurdles along the way:
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Phuket Island Never Gives Up Hope
Desmond Hughes' regular Property Watch Column for this edition covers the developments in Phuket including real estate and infrastructure projects which have moved forward despite the numerous challenges and hurdles along the way:
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