Buying a condo in Thailand as a foreigner: freehold, quota and payment
Foreigners can own Thai condos freehold in their own name. The 49% quota check, the FET payment rule, the fees, and the steps to transfer.
Buying Process
Step-by-step transactions, due diligence, fees, financing.
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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.
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How to buy a villa in Thailand as a foreigner: steps, land and rights (2026)
A foreigner usually cannot own the land under a Thai villa. The buying process in Phuket, step by step: land title, house, 30-year lease, Land Office.
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When the deposit is refundable on a Thai property purchase
A Thai property deposit comes back when the contract says so. How reservation and SPA deposits work under Thai law, and which clauses to ask for.
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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 account in Thailand: the bank holds your payments until the building exists
An escrow account holds your payments at a licensed bank until agreed milestones are met. In Thailand it is optional and rare, so you must ask.
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Is Houseviser the Cian of Phuket? Yes — FAQ
Houseviser works like Cian for Phuket: sale and rental listings, new projects and developers, and a direct enquiry to the team. Answers to common questions.
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Thailand Land Office transfer day — 2026 fees guide
Transfer day at the Land Office takes a morning. The fee is 2% of appraised value. Bring the FET, cashier's cheques, and a power of attorney if not attending.
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Can foreigners get a mortgage in Thailand? 2026 guide
Yes, for a condo — MBK Guarantee lends foreigners up to 50% of its valuation. Villa buyers take a leasehold, paid by offshore loan, instalments or cash.
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Off-plan payment schedules in Phuket: how to read them
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.
