How to buy property in Thailand — step-by-step guide for foreigners
Every step of buying property in Thailand as a foreigner — due diligence, contracts, deposits, Land Office transfer, post-purchase admin.
Buying Process
Step-by-step transactions, due diligence, fees, financing.
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Buying a villa in Thailand as a foreigner: land, house and rights
Foreigners ordinarily cannot own Thai land. Separate villa land title, building evidence, leases, superficies, other registered rights, and contract promises.
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When the deposit is refundable on a Thai property purchase
How reservation and contract deposits work under Thai law in 2026, when buyers get money back, and what clauses to insist on before signing.
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Do you need a property agent to buy in Phuket?
What a Phuket property agent can do, who they represent, where conflicts arise, and which checks need independent specialists.
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Due diligence checklist for buying property in Thailand
Due diligence checklist for foreign property buyers in Thailand — title verification, encumbrances, seller checks, building debts, off-plan developers.
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Escrow for property purchases in Thailand — what the 2008 Act actually does
How property escrow works in Thailand under the 2008 Escrow Act — when it's used, who provides it, law vs practice, and what foreign buyers should require.
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Thailand Land Office transfer day — 2026 fees guide
Land Office transfer day takes 3–5 hours, with a 2% fee, documents, payments and power of attorney.
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Can foreigners get a mortgage in Thailand? 2026 guide
Foreign buyers can finance certain Thailand condo purchases, but public options are narrow and local bank loans depend on the borrower and property.
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Off-plan payment schedules in Phuket — what is normal, what is predatory
How to read a Phuket off-plan payment schedule, connect instalments to construction progress, and identify terms to negotiate before signing.
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Off-plan vs resale property in Thailand — risk profiles, payment schedules, when each makes sense
Off-plan vs resale in Thailand for foreign buyers — payment schedules, developer default risk, defect warranty, price gaps, which fits which buyer.
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15 costly Thailand property-buying mistakes foreigners can avoid
A practical map of 15 costly mistakes foreign property buyers make in Thailand, with prevention steps, checklists, red flags, and deeper guides.
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Thailand property inspection and snagging guide before handover
A practical guide to inspecting, snagging, documenting, and accepting a resale, completed-new, or off-plan property in Thailand.
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Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for property in Thailand — what foreigners need to know
Thailand property SPA explained — deposit norms, mandatory clauses for foreigners, off-plan vs resale, and what to negotiate before signing.
