
Residual Value

Residual value in Bangkok real estate for foreigners is a type of valuation metric that calculates the residual value, which includes types such as land value and building value, demonstrates through examples like Sukhumvit condos retaining high land value due to location and luxury complexes like The River offering building value through premium amenities.
Resort-Style Living

Resort-style living is a type of residential environment, offering amenities such as pools, gyms, and lounges, exemplified by developments like The River and Magnolias Waterfront Residences in Bangkok.
Return on Investment (ROI)

Return on Investment (ROI) in Bangkok real estate for foreigners is a type of financial metric, calculating net profit from investments such as condominiums and villas, demonstrating effectiveness and potential gains from these assets.
Revaluation

Revaluation in Bangkok real estate, defined as a type of property valuation update, leads to changes in property value due to factors like market trends, infrastructure developments such as new BTS (Bangkok Mass Transit System) stations, and enhancements in property features, evidenced by projects like the IconSiam and the Central Embassy.
Right of First Refusal

Right of first refusal is a type of contractual agreement in the real estate market in Bangkok, granting entities such as foreign investors or expatriates the preemptive opportunity to purchase properties like condos or commercial spaces before the seller can offer them to another buyer.
Risk Premium

Risk premium in Bangkok’s real estate for foreigners is a type of investment risk, encompasses market risk examples like political instability, affecting property values, and legal risk examples such as changes in property ownership laws.
Riverside Property

Riverside property in Bangkok is a type of residential and commercial real estate located adjacent to the Chao Phraya River, offering developments such as ICONSIAM and The River condominiums for residents and investors.
Riverside View

Riverside view is a type of residential feature in Bangkok, offering panoramas of the Chao Phraya River, examples include condominiums like ICONSIAM and The River.
Rooftop Terrace

A rooftop terrace is a type of outdoor living space, found in residential properties such as condominiums (e.g. The Monument Thong Lo) and commercial buildings (e.g. Central Embassy Bangkok), that offers open-air environments for relaxation and entertainment.
Sales Contract

A sales contract in Bangkok’s real estate sector for foreigners is a type of legal agreement that encompasses types such as residential purchase agreements for condos like The Monument Sanampao and commercial purchase agreements for office spaces in buildings like Gaysorn Tower, specifying terms for the transaction between buyer and seller.
Sales Price

Sales price in Bangkok real estate is a type of cost categorization, which divides into types such as condominiums, luxury estates, and commercial properties, where condominiums include developments like The River and Magnolias Ratchadamri, luxury estates encompass properties like Sathorn Unique Tower and Narasiri Hideaway, and commercial properties cover spaces such as Silom Complex and Siam Paragon.
Sales Volume

Sales volume in Bangkok real estate is a type of market metric, encompasses transactions of residential properties such as condominiums in Sukhumvit and villas in Thonglor, and commercial properties including office spaces in Silom and retail outlets in Siam Square.
Samut Prakan Expansion

Samut Prakan expansion is a type of urban development, involving categories such as residential projects, including condominiums like The Excel Hideaway and commercial centers like Mega Bangna, aimed at accommodating Bangkok’s growing population and business expansion needs.
Scheduled Gross Income

Scheduled gross income in Bangkok real estate is a type of financial performance indicator that calculates potential annual rental income properties, like condominiums and office spaces, can generate before subtracting expenses like maintenance and vacancies.
Secondary Market

The secondary market in Bangkok’s real estate is a type of market where buyers purchase properties not directly from developers but from previous owners, including condos in The River and houses in Sukhumvit.
Sectional Title

Sectional title is a type of property ownership in Bangkok, wherein owners hold titles to individual units or apartments, such as luxurious condos in the Sukhumvit area, and share common property elements like swimming pools and gyms.
Security Deposit

A security deposit in Bangkok real estate is a type of financial guarantee, including types such as residential leases in luxury condos like The River and commercial leases in office spaces like Gaysorn Tower, ensuring landlords have funds for repairs or unpaid rent.
Security of Tenure

Security of tenure in Bangkok’s real estate for foreigners is a type of legal assurance, encompassing leasehold agreements for condominiums and ownership rights through the Condominium Act for apartments, ensuring stability and predictability in property use and investment.
Seller Financing

Seller financing, a type of real estate transaction method, offers financing provided by sellers to buyers for purchasing properties, exemplified by condominiums and townhouses in Bangkok, where sellers extend credit to foreign investors unable to access local bank loans.
Semi-Detached House

A semi-detached house in Bangkok is a type of residential property that shares one common wall with another property, examples include duplexes in the Sukhumvit and Sathorn districts, distinguishing it from detached houses and condominiums which stand independently or are part of larger buildings respectively.
Semi-Detached Villa

A semi-detached villa is a type of residential property that shares one common wall with another property, examples including duplexes in the Sukhumvit area and twin houses in the Thong Lor district, distinguishing itself from detached homes and townhouses by offering private living spaces with shared land ownership.
Separate Property

Separate property is a type of asset ownership in Bangkok’s real estate market, where properties such as condominiums or single-family homes are owned individually, distinct from marital or shared assets.
Service Charge

Service charge in Bangkok real estate is a type of monthly fee that owners pay for maintenance and services, including security services like CCTV and guards, and cleaning services for common areas such as lobbies and swimming pools.
Serviced Apartment

A serviced apartment is a type of residential property that offers hotel-like amenities including daily housekeeping, 24-hour customer service, and on-site dining options, catering primarily to expatriates and travelers in cities such as Bangkok, examples being Ascott Sathorn Bangkok and Somerset Lake Point Bangkok.
Shared Appreciation Mortgage

A shared appreciation mortgage is a type of mortgage agreement where the borrower, often foreign real estate investors in Bangkok such as those purchasing condos in Sukhumvit or luxury villas in Thonglor, agrees to share a portion of the future increase in the property’s value with the lender, providing benefits like lower initial interest rates or monthly payments to the borrower while offering potential profit from property appreciation to the lender.
Shared Equity

Shared equity is a type of real estate investment where investors, examples including foreign nationals or expatriates, contribute capital towards the purchase of property in Bangkok, sharing ownership and financial benefits with other parties, examples being local developers or property owners.
Shophouse

Shophouse is a type of mixed-use property combining residential and commercial spaces, common in urban areas such as Bangkok’s Chinatown and Sukhumvit neighborhoods.
Short-Term Lease

Short-term lease is a type of rental agreement in Bangkok’s real estate market, specifically targeting properties such as serviced apartments, vacation rentals, and Airbnb listings, where the duration ranges from a few days to several months, catering primarily to tourists, business travelers, and expatriates seeking temporary accommodations.
Short-Term Rental

Short-term rental in Bangkok is a type of residential accommodation, characterized by lease terms shorter than six months, including properties such as Airbnb apartments and vacation condos.
Silom-Sathorn Area

Silom-Sathorn area is a type of business district in Bangkok, characterized by its high-rise buildings such as offices, luxury condominiums, and five-star hotels, exemplified by the MahaNakhon Tower, The Met Condominium, and the Banyan Tree Bangkok.
Single Detached House

A single detached house is a type of residential property, characterized by its standalone structure on a privately owned plot, distinct from condominiums and townhouses which share walls with neighboring units.
Single Ownership

Single ownership is a type of property ownership where one entity, examples being an individual foreign investor or a corporate body, legally holds complete control over a property in Bangkok.
Sinking Fund (Condo)

Sinking fund (condo) is a type of financial obligation, requiring condo owners like those in The Met Sathorn and Noble Ploenchit in Bangkok to contribute, for future major repairs and replacements.
Smart City Development

Smart city development in Bangkok is a type of urban planning that incorporates technological advancements, examples being the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in buildings like True Digital Park and the application of artificial intelligence in traffic management systems as seen in the Bangkok Traffic Control Center, to enhance the efficiency of city operations and services.
Smart Home

A smart home is a type of residential property equipped with Internet-connected devices that enable remote management of appliances and systems, such as air conditioning units like Daikin or Samsung models, and security systems including brands like Honeywell or Bosch.
Smart Title

Smart title in Bangkok real estate for foreigners is a type of legal documentation, which includes Condominium Ownership Title Deeds (Chanote) and Leasehold Titles, enabling foreign nationals to legally own or lease property, respectively, where Condominium Ownership Title Deeds allow direct ownership in developments with a foreign quota, examples being The River and Magnolias Waterfront Residences, and Leasehold Titles offer long-term rental agreements, examples include leaseholds in developments like Noble Remix and The Metropolis Samrong.
SOHO (Small Office Home Office)

Soho, a type of mixed-use development, combines residential units, such as condos at The Metropolis Bangkok, with commercial spaces, including offices in Langsuan Village.
Solar Power Property

A solar power property in Bangkok is a type of real estate asset that utilizes photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into electricity, examples include residential condos like The River Condominium and commercial buildings such as the Energy Complex Building.
Sor Kor Nung

“Sor Kor Nung” is a type of land ownership document in Thailand, granting occupants rights to use state-owned land for residential purposes, examples include private homes and agricultural land plots in areas like Chiang Mai and Phuket.
Special Economic Zone

Special economic zones in Bangkok, designed to attract foreign investment, are a type of industrial policy that includes types such as free-trade zones, export processing zones, and industrial parks, with examples including the Bangkok Free Trade Zone offering tax incentives and the Lat Krabang Industrial Estate providing infrastructure benefits for manufacturing and export businesses.
Special Purpose Entity

A special purpose entity in Bangkok real estate, such as condominium development companies or hotel ownership groups, is a type of corporate structure designed to isolate financial risk.
Specific Business Tax (SBT)

Specific Business Tax (SBT) in Bangkok is a type of property tax, targeting transactions such as sales of undeveloped land, residential properties including condominiums and houses, and commercial buildings like shopping malls and office spaces.
Speculative Buying

Speculative buying is a type of real estate investment strategy where investors purchase properties in Bangkok’s prime districts, like Sukhumvit and Sathorn, with the anticipation of selling them at a higher price due to market appreciation.
Stamp Duty

Stamp duty in Bangkok, a type of government tax, applies to property transactions such as condominium purchases and land acquisitions.
Stamp Duty Tax

Stamp duty tax is a type of transfer tax that buyers or transferees must pay during the acquisition of an asset, examples include real estate and shares.
Standing Offer

A standing offer in Bangkok’s real estate market is a type of purchase agreement where developers (examples: Sansiri, Ananda Development) commit to selling properties (examples: condominiums, serviced apartments) at predetermined prices to foreign investors without a set expiration date.
State-Owned Land

State-owned land in Bangkok is a type of governmental property which includes categories like historical sites, such as The Grand Palace, and public parks, such as Lumpini Park.
Strategic Location

Strategic location in Bangkok’s real estate for foreigners involves accessibility, which is a type of convenience, illustrated by proximity to BTS (Bangkok Mass Transit System) stations like Asok or Siam, and expressways such as Sirat Expressway for efficient city navigation.
Studio Apartment

A studio apartment in Bangkok is a type of residential property characterized by single-room living spaces that combine living, sleeping, and kitchen areas, examples include developments in the Sukhumvit and Sathorn districts.
Subdivision Plan

A subdivision plan in Bangkok real estate is a type of development plan which delineates residential communities, commercial areas, and mixed-use zones, examples include gated communities like Nichada Thani for residential purposes and CentralWorld for commercial use.
Sublease

Sublease in Bangkok real estate is a type of lease agreement where original tenants, such as expats with condos in Asok or digital nomads renting villas in Thonglor, become landlords by renting out their leased properties to third parties.
Subletting

Subletting is a type of leasing agreement where original tenants, such as those in Bangkok condominiums including The River and Noble Remix, lease out their rented properties to third parties.
Submetering

Submetering is a type of utility metering which, in Bangkok’s condominiums and office buildings such as Magnolias Waterfront Residences and Gaysorn Tower, measures individual units’ consumption of utilities like water and electricity separately from the main utility meter.
Sukhumvit Property

Sukhumvit property is a type of residential and commercial property, where residential properties include condominiums like The Emporio Place and single-family homes such as those in Sukhumvit 55, and commercial properties encompass office buildings and retail spaces like those found in EmQuartier.
Sunrise Property

Sunrise property is a type of real estate investment in Bangkok, characterized by properties located in emerging neighborhoods such as Bang Na and Thonburi, where investors anticipate high capital appreciation due to planned infrastructure developments like the extension of the BTS Skytrain lines.
Superficies

Superficies is a type of real estate right in Thailand, allowing non-land owners such as foreigners to own structures like houses or commercial buildings on land they do not own.
Surveyor

A surveyor in Bangkok’s real estate sector is a type of professional who specializes in land and property assessment, encompasses roles such as boundary surveyors who determine the precise edges of property, and building surveyors who evaluate the condition and value of buildings, examples including those within commercial complexes and residential estates.
Tax Abatement

Tax abatement, in Bangkok real estate for foreigners, is a type of government incentive that includes reductions in property taxes for condominiums, such as The River by Raimon Land, and commercial properties like Siam Paragon by Siam Piwat.
Tax Base

Tax base in Bangkok real estate for foreigners includes types such as property tax, transfer tax, and stamp duty, where each category, for example, property tax applies to ownership of residential properties like condominiums and villas, transfer tax impacts transactions of these properties, and stamp duty applies to legal documents associated with these transactions.
Tax Certificate

A tax certificate in Bangkok’s real estate market is a type of legal document verifying payment status of taxes on properties such as condominiums and commercial spaces.
Tax Deduction

Tax deduction in Bangkok real estate for foreigners is a type of financial benefit, including categories such as personal income tax deduction from rental income, and property tax deduction examples being deductions for building depreciation and mortgage interest.
Tax Exemption

Tax exemption, in Bangkok real estate for foreigners, is a type of financial incentive that includes categories such as transfer fee exemptions, found in projects promoted by the Board of Investment (BOI), and stamp duty exemptions, applicable to first-time home buyers purchasing property directly from developers.
Tax Incentives

Tax incentives in Bangkok real estate for foreigners include reductions in property taxes, exemptions in transfer fees, and deductions in corporate income taxes for specific investments, where reductions in property taxes apply to first-time homebuyers, exemptions in transfer fees benefit those purchasing from developers, and deductions in corporate income taxes support foreign investors in large-scale projects like condominiums and commercial buildings.
Tax Liability

Tax liability in Bangkok real estate for foreigners includes types such as property tax, specific to ownership of residential properties like condominiums, and transfer tax, applicable to the process of transferring property titles.
Tax Lien

A tax lien, in Bangkok real estate for foreigners, is a type of government claim against properties including houses (e.g. single-family homes) and commercial spaces (e.g. retail stores) for unpaid property taxes.
Tax Shelter

Tax shelter is a type of investment strategy that reduces taxable income for investors, examples include investing in real estate projects in Bangkok’s central districts like Sukhumvit and Sathorn.
Tenancy Agreement

A tenancy agreement in Bangkok real estate is a type of legal contract which landlords (examples include property management companies like Bangkok Property Management) and tenants (examples include foreign professionals, international students) engage in to delineate rental terms for properties (examples include condominiums in Sukhumvit, villas in Sathorn).
Tenant at Sufferance

Tenant at sufferance in Bangkok is a type of holdover tenant, originating when tenants, such as those in residential condos like The Met Sathorn or commercial buildings like Siam Paragon, remain in possession of the property without the landlord’s consent post-lease expiration.
Tenant at Will

Tenant at will is a type of lease agreement where landlords, such as those owning condos in Sukhumvit or townhouses in Sathorn, allow tenants, including foreigners and expatriates, to occupy properties without a fixed-term contract.
Tenure Security

Tenure security in Bangkok real estate is a type of legal assurance, ensuring owners and investors, including foreigners, maintain rights and interests in properties such as condominiums and villas, backed by laws like the Condominium Act B.E. 2522, which permits foreign ownership under certain conditions.
Term Loan

A term loan in Bangkok real estate financing is a type of loan characterized by a fixed duration of repayment, usually spanning years, examples including both short-term options such as five-year loans and long-term solutions like thirty-year mortgages for properties like condominiums and commercial buildings.
Termite Inspection

Termite inspection is a type of pest control service, crucial for property maintenance in Bangkok, targeting species such as Coptotermes gestroi and Schedorhinotermes intermedius.
Thai Board of Investment (BOI)

The Thai Board of Investment (BOI) is a type of governmental agency, which functions to promote foreign and domestic investment in Thailand, demonstrated by incentives for specific industries such as automotive, electronics sectors (e.g. companies like Toyota and Intel have benefited).
Thai Condominium Act

The Thai Condominium Act is a type of real estate legislation that governs foreign ownership rules, which include restrictions such as foreigners can own up to 49% of the total unit space in a condominium project, examples being luxury condominiums in central Bangkok like The River and Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard.
Thai Elite Visa

Thai Elite Visa is a type of long-term visa designed for wealthy foreigners, including investors and retirees, enabling benefits such as renewable 5 to 20 year stay permissions and fast-track immigration and airport services in Thailand.
Thai Land Code

The Thai Land Code governs property ownership regulations, specifically detailing land ownership rights, leasehold agreements, and usage classifications for foreign investors and home buyers in Bangkok.
Thai Property Market

The Thai property market includes residential properties, examples being condominiums in central Bangkok like The Monument Sanampao and luxury villas in Phuket such as those in Anchan Villas.
Thonglor Real Estate

Thonglor real estate is a type of Bangkok property, including condominiums like the Bangkok Marque and apartments such as Hive Thonglor, catering to affluent individuals and investors seeking high rental yields and capital appreciation.
Time-Share Ownership

Time-share ownership is a type of fractional property rights, where buyers such as foreigners in Bangkok purchase the right to use a property, like condominiums and resort villas, for a predetermined period annually.
Title

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Title Commitment

Title commitment is a type of legal document that guarantees ownership rights and discloses encumbrances for properties in Bangkok, examples include condominiums such as The River and houses in Sukhumvit areas.
Title Insurance

Title insurance in Bangkok, a type of indemnity insurance, protects property buyers and mortgage lenders against financial loss from defects in title to real estate property, with common risks including liens from contractors (as seen in Sukhumvit area projects) and disputes over property boundaries (evident in Ratchadaphisek area developments).
Title Plan

Title plan is a type of legal document that delineates ownership boundaries, includes types such as Chanote in Thailand, defining exact property locations and limits for condominiums, houses, and land plots.
Title Report

A title report in Bangkok’s real estate for foreigners is a type of legal document that verifies property ownership, outlines any mortgages or liens against the property, such as bank loans on Sukhumvit condominiums or business loans on Silom commercial buildings, and details easements or encroachments affecting the property, including right-of-way issues in residential areas like Thonglor or utility access problems in industrial zones like Bang Na.
Title Search

Title search in Bangkok real estate is a type of legal due diligence, ensuring property legitimacy involves verifying deeds at the Land Department, checking encumbrances at the District Office, and confirming zoning restrictions through the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
Topographic Survey

A topographic survey, a type of land survey, measures the elevation points on a piece of land in Bangkok to show contour lines on plots such as residential areas in Sukhumvit or commercial zones in Siam.
Tor Tor 3

Tor Tor 3, a type of title deed, indicates ownership of a condominium unit in Bangkok, with the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 providing legal backing, and foreigners purchasing under their names exemplifying its application.
Total Floor Area

Total floor area in Bangkok real estate, a type of spatial measurement, quantifies the complete interior space of properties including condos like The Monument Sanampao and office buildings such as Gaysorn Tower.
Townhouse

Townhouse is a type of residential property, characterized by multi-floor homes sharing one or two walls with adjacent properties, common in Bangkok areas such as Thong Lo and Ekkamai.
Transfer Certificate

Transfer certificate, in Bangkok real estate for foreigners, is a type of legal document evidencing a property’s ownership transfer from seller to buyer, critical for securing property rights in condominiums like The River and houses such as those in Sathorn.
Transfer Duty

Transfer duty is a type of property tax that purchasers, including foreigners buying condominiums or investors acquiring land, must pay to the Thai government.
Transfer of Ownership

Transfer of ownership in Bangkok real estate for foreigners is a type of legal process, which involves steps such as contract signing, due diligence including checking property titles and encumbrances, and registration at the Land Department, examples include freehold condominium purchases and leasehold agreements.
Transfer of Ownership Fee

Transfer of ownership fee is a type of real estate transaction cost in Bangkok, encompassing legal fees, stamp duty, and specific business tax, applicable to both condominiums, such as The River and Magnolias Waterfront Residences, and landed properties, like Ladawan Sathorn and Setthasiri Sanpawut.
Transfer Tax

Transfer tax is a type of government levy on property transactions in Bangkok, including examples such as condominiums, villas, and commercial spaces, imposed during the change of ownership.
Tree Preservation Order

A Tree Preservation Order in Bangkok is a type of legal protection, governs specific trees (such as mature Banyan or Rain trees), and mandates permission for alteration or removal.
Turnkey Property

Turnkey property is a type of residential real estate, such as condominiums in The River or houses in Sukhumvit, fully furnished and ready for immediate occupancy by owners or tenants.
Turnover Rent

Turnover rent is a type of commercial lease agreement where retailers in Bangkok, such as those in shopping malls like CentralWorld and Siam Paragon, pay a base rent plus a percentage of their monthly sales.
Two-Bedroom Condo

A two-bedroom condo in Bangkok is a type of residential property which includes units such as The Met Sathorn and Noble Ploenchit, characterized by their provision of two separate sleeping areas, a living space, and amenities designed for small families or investors seeking rental income.
Under Contract

“Under contract” in Bangkok real estate is a type of transaction status indicating agreements, like sales agreements or lease agreements, have been signed by both parties, examples include foreign investors signing sales agreements for condominiums like The Monument Sanampao, or lease agreements for commercial properties such as Gaysorn Tower.
Under-Market Rent

Under-market rent in Bangkok, a type of rental pricing, often results from landlords offering rates below current market trends, examples include properties in Sukhumvit and Silom districts aiming to attract foreign investors and home buyers by providing competitive advantages over standard market prices.