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I have a property in Chiang Mai but seem to be spending most of my time back in the UK. I would like to find a qualified and reliable property surveyor to inspect the property and provide a current valuation. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Hi Folk ... although I have a home near the Payap Uni in Chiangmai, I still need to keep my business running here in the UK and a reliable internet and email link from Chiangmai would be of great help. Anyone able to advise regarding setting up in that area with 'phone and hopefully broadband ?? THANKS!

Thank you guys ... your comments most helpful. My dilemma is that I cannot retire for around another year being a 58 year old who still thinks '21' (until I look in the mirror) and I had the notion that just MAYBE that is a good time to buy ... why?? Well the exchange rate is pretty good and it seems that Chiangmai is developing quite quickly plus the world gets smaller and folk are moving further afield. Yep, I know that is in the lap of various Gods and it could all go belly up, but at the end of the day I really like the place from what I have seen so far. So I will get back to Chiangmai for a week or so very soon and nudge things forward ... or take the rental option. Any recommended lawyers ?? Just in case!! Cheers

All this is new to me but I have fallen in 'love' with Chiangmai and have been negotiating the purchase of a house ... not without some frustrations! Maybe nothing new there!! I think I have understood the 'rules' about land-vs-house ownership and the options including the 30+30 year leasing, but as yet I have not seen paperwork detailing the Lease arrangement, the Agreement between the lovely Thai lady and myself other than the actual purchase Contract. Okay, I know what you must be thinking ... dump the Lawyer, or maybe dump the whole idea, or is this just the Thai way?? Lots of you must have trodden this path and it seems that some have fallen into a ditch full of very smelly stuff, but I still want this to happen so any thoughts and advice would be REALLY appreciated.