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Condominiums for Sale in Hua Hin

A condominium in Thailand is the only residential asset a foreigner can own freehold in their own name, subject to the 49 percent foreign quota of the building. In Hua Hin in 2026, prices run from 2.4 million THB for a 28 sqm studio in older central buildings to 28 million THB for a 180 sqm beachfront penthouse. Common area fees range from 55 to 120 THB per sqm per month.

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The 49 percent foreign quota and what happens when it is exhausted

Each condominium building registered under the Thai Condominium Act has a foreign ownership quota capped at 49 percent of the total sellable area. When the quota of a building, or of a unit size band within it, is exhausted, further foreign freehold purchase is blocked and the route we recommend is leasehold. We do not recommend setting up a Thai company. The quota status of any unit must be verified at the Land Department before transfer. Units in the foreign quota of a fully subscribed building trade at a 5 to 8 percent premium to the Thai quota.

Common area fees and sinking funds

Common area fees in Hua Hin range from 55 THB per sqm per month in older low-rise buildings to 120 THB per sqm per month in five-star beachfront towers. The sinking fund, paid once at transfer, is typically 500 to 750 THB per sqm. Buildings without a properly maintained sinking fund carry deferred maintenance risk that materialises at repaint or lift replacement. Ask for the last three years of audited common area accounts.

Freehold versus leasehold condo structures

When the foreign quota is full, some developers sell 30 year leases registered against the unit title. A registered leasehold runs with the title on resale but does not qualify for the same mortgage products as freehold, and the resale pool is smaller. The discount to freehold should be 20 percent or more to justify the structure.

Frequently asked questions

Can a foreigner buy a condominium in Hua Hin in their own name?

Yes. A condominium unit in a building registered under the Condominium Act can be owned freehold by a foreigner in their own name, subject to the 49 percent foreign quota for the building. Funds for the purchase must be transferred into Thailand in foreign currency and a Foreign Exchange Transaction form must be filed at the Land Department at transfer.

What is the foreign quota and how do I check it?

The foreign quota is 49 percent of the total sellable area of the building. The current quota position is available on request to the juristic person manager of the building and must be verified at the Land Department before transfer. A unit listed as foreign quota that turns out to be exhausted blocks freehold transfer.

Are Hua Hin condos a good rental investment?

Central Hua Hin studios and one-bedroom units achieve 5 to 7 percent gross yield in 2026, with beachfront two-bedroom units at 4 to 6 percent. Yields are higher than comparable Bangkok and Phuket inventory at the present cycle, with lower vacancy risk during summer low season.

What is a sinking fund and do I get it back?

A sinking fund is a one-time payment at transfer into a reserve for building repaint, lift replacement, and structural works. It is not refundable on sale. Buildings without a sinking fund or with a drawn-down sinking fund carry deferred maintenance risk that materialises as a special levy.