How to Purchase Thai Property

Select a Property Agent

Since you will be looking for property in a foreign country you need expert local assistance.  The agent knows how to communicate in Thai and they’re familiar with the geographical area.  The agent will save you valuable time in selecting and showing you the property in your price range that meets your needs.  I can honestly say that purchasing directly from the developer isn’t going to save you money versus buying it from agent.  A quality property for sale in Thailand is generally offered at a fixed price by the Seller.  The best benefit of using a property agent is that they will act as a liaison between you and the Seller.  They will obtain a fair price for you and act on your behalf to represent your best interests throughout the entire process. 

Legal Planning

Before you sign any deposit agreement or contract, you should sit down with a lawyer or solicitor to discuss the legal process.  You need to know the correct legal process in Thailand for the foreigner to acquire property.  Remember that you are spending part of your life savings to acquire this property and you must carefully plan your steps in the process.  Siam Legal offers free legal consultation to potential property buyers.  You should get the legal facts of the property and contract laws in Thailand before you deposit any money.