REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Services

Buying, selling, leasing, or investing in property in Thailand? Get legal advice before you commit — due diligence, title review, and Land Office representation.

Reviewing a property transaction?

Clients may also visit our Rayong or Pattaya office for private consultations.

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Real estate lawyer for foreigners in Thailand

Property transactions in Thailand require careful legal review, particularly for foreign investors and expatriates. We assist clients with due diligence, title verification, sales and purchase agreements, condominium acquisitions, leasehold structures, and registration at the Land Office.

Our objective is to protect your ownership rights and reduce legal risk in high-value property transactions.

Foreign ownership & legal structures

Under Thai law, foreign nationals are generally restricted from owning land freehold. Lawful structures are available, including condominium ownership within the foreign quota and long-term lease agreements. We advise on structuring acquisitions to protect your long-term investment interests.

Services

Comprehensive property law services

Our team brings years of experience dealing with the Land Office and relevant government departments.

Property Due Diligence

Full legal investigation of ownership history, encumbrances, zoning compliance, and litigation records before purchase.

Transfer of Ownership

Legal representation at the Land Office for transfer registration, tax calculation, and fee verification.

Sales & Purchase Agreements

Drafting and review of property sale contracts to ensure enforceability and risk protection.

Lease Agreements

Structuring and registration of long-term lease agreements suitable for foreign nationals.

Condominium Purchase

Legal guidance on foreign ownership quota compliance and fund remittance documentation.

Registration of Rights

Protection of land use and access rights under usufruct, superficies, and servitude arrangements.

Chanote Verification

Confirmation of legal title status and absence of hidden liabilities.

Company Structuring

Legal advice for lawful corporate ownership structures where appropriate.

Why choose Walailak Law for real estate matters?

Real estate transactions in Rayong and the Eastern Seaboard often involve significant financial commitments. Our expert real estate lawyer assists clients by:

Contact us for immediate assistance

Do not complete a property transaction in Thailand without proper legal due diligence.

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FAQ

Common questions about buying property in Thailand

While foreigners generally cannot own land freehold, they can own the building (house) itself and secure the land through a long-term 30-year leasehold (renewable) or a Usufruct agreement. Alternatively, some investors use a Thai Limited Company for business-related land use. Our real estate lawyers help you choose the safest legal structure.
A Chanote is the strongest form of Thai land title, confirming exact boundaries surveyed by satellite/GPS. Other titles (such as Nor Sor 3 Gor) carry more restrictions and less certainty over exact boundaries.
Costs typically include transfer fees, stamp duty or specific business tax, and withholding tax, which vary depending on the property value and ownership duration. We can estimate these costs during due diligence.