Guide to buy a house in Thailand

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If you are not a professional investor in the Real estate industry but are considering buying a house in Thailand, asking yourself the following questions may be of great importance.

Personal questions before buying a house or condo unit

Do you want to live, move, have a second residence or just invest in Thailand ? How much you can afford to pay for the property. Do you need a loan?. If so, …[Continue reading]

Getting married and your Thai House

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The following video by thailawonline.com explains the two different types of properties in Thailand while you are legally married under Thai law. It gives you an idea of  what you need to know before getting married as  these concepts  may have a huge impact on your properties such as your house, condo or land,  in case of divorce.

Types of property between spouses

While married there are two types of …[Continue reading]

Russian property buyers coming to Thailand

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It is common knowledge  that  an increasing number of Russian tourists have been choosing  Thailand as  their favourite tourist destination. While they seem to prefer well-known beach areas such as Pattaya or Phuket, during the last decade their interest in acquiring houses and condo units has had an impact on these areas. Our website House in Thailand will be following this trend and its overall impact on Thailand housing market.

This article analyzes the situation …[Continue reading]

Buy Condo in Thailand. Options and Requirements

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Purchasing a condominium unit in Thailand is a relatively simple transaction for foreigners. In essence the concept of owning a condominium is similar to many western countries, albeit there are some differences in the process.

In any case certain due diligence should be carried out including there are no registered encumbrances on the property and  the title is good.

General Requirements

In Thailand foreigners can own 100% a condominium unit …[Continue reading]

Title Deeds in Thailand

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Title Deeds  are usually issued by the Thai Land Department as the competent authority to deal with land and registering and transferring rights over land. They are divided into 4 categories.  As each one of these categories provides different rights over land  (ownership, possessory, certificate of use,….) the  typology is relevant when purchasing land in Thailand.

Main Types of Title Deeds

Chanote or Nor Sor 4. This type of document grants the holder the full rights over the land. …[Continue reading]