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Buying property in Thailand as a foreigner
Foreigners can own a condominium unit outright, within the building's 49% foreign quota, but generally can't own land. Houses and villas are usually held through a registered lease. Solutions Thailand explains your options, coordinates with independent lawyers and helps with the paperwork through to the Land Office, for a base service fee of THB 19,500.
At a glance
Condo freehold
Foreigners can own a condo unit if the building is within its 49% foreign quota.
Funds from abroad
For a freehold condo, the purchase money must come into Thailand in foreign currency.
30-year leases
Land and houses are usually held on a lease of up to 30 years, registered at the Land Office.
THB 19,500
Our base service fee for contracts, paperwork and witnessing.
Ways to own property
How you hold a property shapes what you can do with it later. An independent lawyer should confirm the right structure for you.
Owning the building
A foreigner can own a house as a building, separately from the land, usually alongside a land lease.
Best for: new builds
Buying off-plan
Buying a condo before it is finished, usually with staged payments. The developer and contract need careful checks.
Best for: new developments
You own the unit in your own name, as long as the building stays within its 49% foreign ownership quota.
Best for: condo buyers
Condo freehold
Registered leasehold
You lease the land, or a house and its land, for up to 30 years, registered at the Land Office.
Best for: houses and villas
What you'll need
Passport
Your passport, and your visa if you have one.
Proof of foreign funds
For a freehold condo, your bank's record showing the money came from abroad.
Title deed checks
A check of the title deed and anything registered against it, done by your lawyer.
Contracts
A reservation agreement, then a sale and purchase or lease agreement.
Fees and taxes
Transfer fees and taxes, split between buyer and seller as agreed.
What it costs
Our base service fee is THB 19,500. It covers help with property contracts, paperwork and witnessing. Independent legal fees, Land Office transfer fees and taxes are paid separately, and we explain them before you commit.
How it works
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Free consultation
45 minutes, online, no obligation. Tell us what you want to buy and where.
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Your options explained
We explain the ownership options and introduce an independent lawyer.
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Checks and contracts
Your lawyer checks the title and contracts, and we coordinate the paperwork.
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Transfer
Your ownership or lease is registered at the Land Office, and the keys are yours.
Buying questions
Generally, no. Foreigners can't own land in their own name except in very limited cases. Most foreign buyers use a registered lease instead.
We strongly recommend one. We're not a law firm, so we coordinate with independent lawyers who check the title and contracts for you.
It can. Investing in Thai property can support a long-stay visa, depending on the amount. Our Property Visa page explains the current routes.
It's agreed between buyer and seller. A common arrangement is to split the transfer fee, with the seller paying the other taxes, but it should always be written into the contract.
THINKING OF BUYING?
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