Condo buyer guides
Straight answers to what foreign buyers actually ask before signing for a Thai condo — the documents, the title checks, and the terms worth reading twice.
Buying a condo in Thailand: a foreign buyer's checklist
The condo-buying journey in Thailand runs from reservation to registration. This checklist walks the main stages in order, with the related guides linking to the detail behind each one.
Read the guideCondo due diligence in Thailand — what to check before signing
Due diligence on a Thai condo is mostly document cross-checking: confirming who owns the unit, that it is unencumbered and within quota, and that the contract says what it should. Here is the core set.
Read the guideWhat is a chanote (title deed) in Thailand?
The chanote is the highest form of land title in Thailand. Before you sign for a condo, it pays to know what the deed shows, how it differs from weaker titles, and what to cross-check on it.
Read the guideThailand's 49% condo foreign-ownership quota, explained
A foreigner can own a Thai condo unit outright, but only within the building's foreign quota. Here is what the 49% rule actually measures and how to confirm a specific unit qualifies.
Read the guideThe condo debt-free letter (juristic person certificate), explained
Before a Thai condo can change hands, the building's juristic person must certify the unit carries no unpaid charges. Here is what that debt-free letter covers and why it gates the transfer.
Read the guideReservation agreement vs sale and purchase agreement (SPA)
A Thai condo purchase usually moves through two contracts: a short reservation agreement, then the full SPA. They commit you to different things — here is how they differ and what to read in each.
Read the guideCondo transfer fees and taxes in Thailand — who pays what
Transferring a Thai condo triggers several government charges at the Land Office. Here is what each one is, who is legally liable, and why the contract decides who actually pays.
Read the guideHow to check a Thai condo for outstanding common-area fees
Unpaid common-area fees attach to the unit, not just the seller, and can stall a transfer. Here is how to check a unit's standing and what ongoing costs to expect.
Read the guideThe Foreign Exchange Transaction Form (FET), explained
A foreigner buying a Thai condo with money from abroad must prove the funds came in as foreign currency. The FET form is that proof — and the Land Department needs it to register ownership.
Read the guideOff-plan condo risks in Thailand — what to verify
Buying off-plan means paying for a unit before it exists. That shifts real risk onto the buyer. Here is what to verify and how to protect the money you put down.
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