Property legal due diligence
Advice tailored to the legal, documentary and implementation requirements relevant to property legal due diligence.
Property
Real Estate and Property
Legal support for property transactions, investment structures, leases and development in Thailand.
A clear starting point
Ownership, condominium title and leasehold are legally distinct
Our property practice helps clients understand ownership restrictions, complete due diligence and document transactions with confidence.
Buying or leasing property in Thailand requires a clear understanding of the rights being acquired. Land ownership, condominium ownership and leasehold rights follow different rules, particularly for foreign buyers.
Before committing funds, the proposed structure should be checked for legality, the property and seller should be reviewed, and the parties should agree how the transaction will be completed and registered.
Land and condominium ownership follow different rules
Foreign nationals are generally restricted from owning land in Thailand. Eligible foreign buyers may own a qualifying condominium unit, subject to the foreign quota generally limiting foreign-owned units to 49% of the total floor area of all units in the registered condominium.
A lease provides a right to use property; it does not transfer ownership
Under ordinary Civil and Commercial Code rules, a fixed-term lease of immovable property cannot exceed 30 years. A lease exceeding three years must be made in writing and registered to be enforceable beyond three years.
Check the property, seller and registration history before signing or paying
Review should confirm the seller's identity, authority and entitlement to transfer, the original title and Land Office records, boundaries, lawful access, mortgages, servitudes and other restrictions. Existing buildings, permits, intended use and development constraints should also be checked.
How SBC Law can assist
Focused support built around the matter and its commercial context.
Our role is tailored to the route, the evidence and the outcome required—not a standardised package applied to every matter.
Condominium acquisitions
Advice tailored to the legal, documentary and implementation requirements relevant to condominium acquisitions.
Leases and commercial tenancy
Advice tailored to the legal, documentary and implementation requirements relevant to leases and commercial tenancy.
Land and transaction structuring
Advice tailored to the legal, documentary and implementation requirements relevant to land and transaction structuring.
Discuss your objectives
Confirm the property, rights and completion structure before funds are committed.
SBC Law can review the property, seller, title, ownership or leasehold structure, contract, registration requirements and transaction risks.