Buying off plan in Thailand

Is it safe to #buyoffplaninthailand

As with everything you do conduct good due diligence.

Then look at the risk assessment.

Lawyers for expats Thailand will provide due diligence on the seller,builder,developer .

Due diligence is so important to assertain what your risk assessment is and if what is being offered is safe.

Always ask yourself what would happen if ?

Many have lost deposits and full payment buying condos off plan that just have never been completed.

It is not safe and not advised !

Find a condo that is already built and ready to move into that is our advice.

It is much safer and reduces the risks of losing your money.

Buying a villa /landed property from a developer off plan.

Due Diligence is essential as is understanding that foreigners cannot own land.

It is illegal for a foreigner to set up a company for the sole purpose of property ownership in Thailand.

It is illegal and dangerous.

If the developer is offering to sell to you freehold ,then you should take advice from #lawyersforexpatsthailand

Foreigners cannot legally purchase (Free Hold Landed Property) in their name.

How do you therefore buy safely and legally?

Simply call Brian Ramsden our General Manager of Foreign Affairs on +66956583038 whatsApp and Line or email info@lawyersforexpatsthailand.com

To arrange a free consultation and let us complete #Duediligence

We are Thailands Property Lawyers for Expats

About the Author:

Kanokpich Ukritdutsadee, widely known as Lawyer Pook, is a highly experienced Thai lawyer and barrister serving as the head and managing director of Lawyers for Expats Thailand (www.lawyersforexpatsthailand.com).

With over 21 years of qualification and practice (celebrating her 21st anniversary in the profession as noted in recent updates), she has dedicated her career to addressing the unique legal needs of foreigners living, working, and investing in Thailand. Her expertise spans key areas such as property law, immigration and visas, business setup, matrimonial law (including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements), company formation, wills, and civil/criminal matters, always emphasizing legal compliance and safe solutions for expats and their families.

Lawyer Pook leads a dedicated team focused exclusively on expat clients, combining deep legal knowledge with a compassionate and kind approach. She and her firm are committed to working from the heart, providing empathetic, practical guidance to help foreigners navigate Thailand's legal landscape securely and effectively. Her practice reflects both professional excellence and a genuine care for her clients' well-being.

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