No single agency dominates Koh Chang's small, villa-and-land-driven property market. This guide covers the island's established agencies for buying, selling and renting, where their offices sit, typical commission ranges in Thailand, and how to vet a firm before you view a property, sign a lease or hand over a deposit.
Koh Chang's property market is small and dominated by villas, land and small tourism businesses rather than the condo towers found on Phuket or Samui, so the island supports a handful of long-running agencies rather than a crowded broker market. Thailand has no single licensing body for real estate agents, so vetting is on you — office presence on the island, years of operation and independent reviews matter more here than anywhere a formal license would otherwise do the work. Below are the island's established agencies, typical commission ranges, and how to protect yourself, especially given that most Koh Chang property sits on leased land or inside a Thai company structure rather than freehold.
Based at 59/59 (RungRuang Market), Kaibae Beach, Moo 4, Koh Chang, Trat 23170, Koh Chang Properties handles sales, long-term rentals, holiday-villa lets and land for development, plus independent advisory and due diligence. The team works in English, Thai and Khmer and has covered the island for over 10 years, which matters given how much of Koh Chang's inventory is villas and land rather than the condos more common on Phuket or Samui.
Dee One Property describes itself as Koh Chang's first dedicated real estate agency and the busiest by listing volume, with agents on the ground year-round. Office at 30/27 Moo 4, PTT Station, Klong Prao, Koh Chang, Trat 23170 (tel. +66 93-020-6268). Listings span monthly house rentals, land, condos, villas and businesses for sale (bars, restaurants, resorts), syndicated onward to DDproperty, Thailand-Property and Dot Property.
Office at 222/12 Moo 4, Hat Kai Mook (Pearl Beach), Koh Chang, Trat 23170 (tel. 081-919-8219, open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm). One of the island's longer-established listing services, covering houses, land, condos and businesses from White Sand Beach down to Koh Mak and Koh Kood. Its site updates less frequently than the two above, so confirm current availability and pricing directly before treating any listing as live.
These are general Thailand market conventions, not fixed or agency-specific rates. Always confirm the exact commission and fee structure with the agency in writing before viewing a property.
| Service | Typical range | Notes |
| Sales commission | ~3% (commonly 3-5%) | Usually paid by the seller; negotiable, get it in writing |
| Rental agency fee | ~1 month's rent | Sometimes split between landlord and tenant |
| Ongoing property management | ~10-20% of monthly rent | For agencies offering full management; confirm scope and inclusions |
| Property viewings | Usually free | No charge to buyers or tenants at most agencies |
Unlike Thai lawyers, who must be registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, real estate agents in Thailand aren't required to hold a government-issued broker's license. Vetting is on you: confirm the agency is a registered Thai business (ask for its Department of Business Development company registration), check how long it's operated on Koh Chang specifically, read independent reviews on Google and Facebook, and visit the office in person before committing to anything.
Because most Koh Chang property sits on leased land or inside a Thai company structure rather than a freehold condo, use your own lawyer for the title search and lease or company-structure review, even if the agency offers in-house legal support. Their job is to close the sale; your lawyer's job is to protect you. See our Koh Chang lawyers guide for typical fees and how to choose one independently.
A large share of Koh Chang's mountainous interior is protected as Mu Ko Chang National Park, and buildable, titled land is genuinely scarce along the west-coast strip. Ask the agency directly whether a plot or resale property falls inside the park boundary, and verify independently at the Land Office in Laem Ngop on the mainland rather than relying solely on an agent's word.
Thailand-wide, sales commission is typically negotiated around 3% of the sale price (commonly quoted in a 3-5% range) and is usually paid by the seller; rental agency fees commonly run about one month's rent, sometimes split between landlord and tenant. Full property-management services are typically priced separately, often as a percentage of monthly rent collected. Get the fee structure and any exclusivity terms in writing before you commit — these are typical market ranges, not fixed rates, and vary by agency and by deal.
Agencies routinely help structure a purchase through a Thai limited company when foreign land ownership is involved. A company that genuinely trades with active Thai shareholders can lawfully hold land; a company set up purely as a nominee to hold land for a foreigner's benefit is illegal under Thai law. Get an independent legal opinion on any structure an agency proposes, especially on a villa or land resale where the structure already exists.
There's no single government licensing body for real estate agents in Thailand the way there is for lawyers. Vet an agency yourself: check how long it's operated on the island, confirm it's a registered Thai business, read independent reviews, and visit its office in person before committing to a purchase, rental or deposit.
Thailand-wide norms apply: sales commission (typically around 3%, sometimes quoted 3-5%) is usually paid by the seller, and rental agency fees (commonly around one month's rent) are sometimes split between landlord and tenant. Always confirm the exact fee structure with the specific agency in writing before viewing properties.
Dee One Property markets itself as the island's first dedicated real estate agency, based in Klong Prao. Koh Chang Properties (Kaibae Beach) also has over a decade of experience on the island. Koh Chang Property (Pearl Beach) has listed island property since the early 2010s but its site updates less frequently, so confirm current listings directly.
Yes. Agencies market and negotiate; your lawyer independently checks title, confirms a plot sits outside Mu Ko Chang National Park boundaries, and reviews any lease or Thai company structure. See our Koh Chang lawyers guide for typical legal fees.
Yes — all three agencies listed here handle monthly and long-term house, villa and condo rentals in addition to sales, and Koh Chang Properties also offers ongoing property management for owners who want a managed rental.
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