Buying Process

Step-by-step transactions, due diligence, fees, financing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Land Office transfer day in Thailand — what actually happens

Step-by-step walkthrough of property transfer day at the Thai Land Office for foreign buyers — documents, payment mechanics, fees, and pitfalls.

Mortgages for foreigners buying property in Thailand

Whether foreigners can get a Thai mortgage in 2026 — which banks lend, typical LTV and rates, and how most buyers actually fund the purchase.

Off-plan payment schedules in Phuket — what is normal, what is predatory

How off-plan payment schedules work in Phuket in 2026 — typical milestone structures, front-loaded vs back-loaded plans, and developer red flags.

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.

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.