Sage Land & House :: Koh Phangan's Real Estate Agency : Property for Sale & Lease

Update on Property Taxes
There has been a realisation that the property sector has to be stimulated and this has created an opportunity for the moment - taxes on property and land sales have been reduced. Specific business tax and government registration fees on property, land sales and mortgages have been reduced for a period of one year, commencing March 29, 2009 and ending on March 28, 2010. Update: This tax break has just been extended for a further 2 months.

Bank rates source: Exchange Rates

OUR SERVICES

Our name SAGE is the acronym for our motto: Safe Advice, Good Ethics. The word SAGE comes from a plant that indigenous groups have valued for years. We hope that our customers can use SAGE Real Estate as their valued tool in acquiring and securing property in Thailand. We understand the concerns with buying property in a foreign country and are continuously updating ourselves with the changing laws that one needs to be aware of. From company setup to accounting, legal, and construction counseling, we have what it takes to make your vision a reality. There are many Thai regulations and laws that need clarification for foreign buyers. Issues of ownership, taxes, repatriation of funds, accounting and due diligence are what our team of experts set out to handle for you. We help you to maintain risks and explore opportunities when buying property in Thailand. So come by for a visit and let us assist you with your next property purchase.

Service	Service Description
Initial Consultation	Gather client information on what they want Provide information on Koh Phangan and the property market Provide comparables and prices for what the client is looking for Provide samples of land packages and feasibility studies Discussion around the scope of services offered by SAGE Land and House
Land Sales and Leases	Advertisement of property Services as per brokers agreement
Agent and Land Management	Consultation and all referrals Minimum of four (4) land packages per month specific to client requests Supervision of all surveys Consultation and referral for account services Consultation and referral for legal services Consultation and referral for contractors Overseeing the tender process for contractors and project managers Liaison with lawyers, architects, accountants and project managers as needed
Consultation and Referrals	Consultation for land purchase Consultation for business proposals Referrals for legal and account services, developers, contractors, architects etc.
Land Package and Land Viewings	Due diligence on specific land properties Land and property viewings
Company Set-up	Thai company registration
Work Permit	Foreign work permit registration
Building Permit	Construction registration
Land Contract	Drawing of notarized contract between buyer and seller
Legal Services Referral and Review	Referral to legal services and liaison between lawyer and buyer as needed
Document Translation	Translation of documentation from Thai to English or vice versa
Land Title Search	Liaison with the Land Office to check: Ownership Liens Grade of Title Encumbrances Access
Feasibility Land Study	In depth research on vital property specifications including but not limited to: Access and right of way to property Survey review Land Title search Water access checks Electricity access checks Seller check Comparable research SWOT analysis Profit/Loss margins Appraisal
Company Balance Sheets	Thai Government annual account summary and tax preparation
Land Survey	Topographical land survey Border survey
Land Clearing	Organization and management of land clearance
Land Fencing	Organization and management of three strand land fencing with concrete posts
Account Services Referral and Review	Referral to account services and liaison between accountant and buyer as needed Information regarding banking, money transfers and account setup Tax requirements
Architect Referral and Review	Referral to architectural services and liaison between architect and buyer as needed
Project Management	Supervision of the entire building process Purchase of materials for construction
Tendering for Contractor	Management and facilitation of tender process
Land Divisions	Liaison with Land Office and fee for dividing the property as required
Event Permits	Liaison with Police department to arrange permit
Dispute Resolution	Facilitation of the negotiation process and documentation preparation
Insurance	Accidental Insurance Health Insurance Title/Property Insurance Referral to insurance services and liaison between insurer and client as needed
Property Management	Property rental Maintenance of property Property accounts and collections