Phuket property for European investors.
European investors from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain. Mario Costa speaks German and Italian fluently, English with all clients, and has closed deals into every major European tax jurisdiction.
Who Mario works with
Most clients are 35-55, net worth EUR 500K to 3M, often making their first or second international property purchase. The profile skews entrepreneur, family-business owner, senior professional, or family office principal. They research thoroughly before calling, want clarity not pitches, and close on the second or third meeting.
The European bracket of choice
Sweet spot is THB 750K to 2.8M, with the LTR Visa THB 2M threshold most commonly the target on a single unit. Most popular communities for European capital: Surin (institutional product, Sansiri build), Kamala (yield-focused), Layan (relocating families), Bang Tao (trophy holds), and emerging plays in Thalang and Mai Khao for first-mover positions.
Why Phuket not another European market
Three structural factors. One: zero tax on rental income, zero capital gains, no inheritance tax for properly structured estates. Two: THB is effectively USD-pegged, eliminating FX risk against most European currencies. Three: LTR Visa at THB 2M gives 10-year Thailand residency for the holder, spouse, and children, opening optional family relocation paths. The math compounds across all three.
How the team handles European-side diligence
Tax treaty review (Thailand has DTAs with most EU countries, minimizing or eliminating home-country tax on Thailand rental income). Currency routing (Wise for under THB 1M, SWIFT for larger transfers). Local-language SPA reading (Mario reads the document with German and Italian clients in their language, in addition to the English version Land Office requires). Post-closing handover support including utility account transfers (PEA electricity, PWA water) and property-manager appointment, plus tenant placement if rental is the goal.
Want the team's read on your specific brief?
Every conversation starts with a 30-minute call to understand goals, budget, and timeline. No pitch, no pressure.