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TorTow

William

Thanx for all the great advice in your part of Teak Door and thanx to the community too that helps run it and keep it alive).

The question that I'd like to put to you is one of land/property ownership.

I've read a lot in your section and the general view is one of "if you can't afford to lose it don't pay it out". This is good advice in itself but surely there must be a way.

I'm on my third marriage and hopefully the last (2 to western women previously, who arguably , between them take a nice chunk of my salary already). I want to buy a house and not a condo as I'd like to have children again. I really don't want to throw money away renting (yes I realise that I could be throwing it away already) and I don't want to live in a condo. This means the murky waters of property buying. Is it not possible to buy the land in her name and have her lease it to me and then build the house in my name. This way not only does she feel (hopefully) secure for the future but I also get a little security too.

In a nut shell William, What is the best way to buy/build property and land in Thailand whereby both parties have a little surety?

Thx in advance for any comments.

TorTow