Property and Real Estate Disputes in Thailand
Property and real estate disputes in Thailand arise in both urban and rural contexts, involving a mix of statutory rights, contractual obligations, and customary land use. These disputes may concern ownership, possession, boundary encroachment, co-ownership, inheritance, leasehold rights, construction defects, or contract breaches. The applicable legal regime includes the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC), the […]
Condo Resale in Thailand
Condo Resale in Thailand. In Thailand, condominiums are among the few types of real estate that foreign nationals can legally own freehold, making them a popular option for both residence and investment. Resale of a condominium—whether by a Thai or foreign owner—follows specific legal, regulatory, and procedural steps under the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979) […]
Property Title Transfer in Thailand
Property Title Transfer in Thailand. In Thailand, transferring a property’s title requires a number of stages and formalities. Here is a general description of what happens: Sale Agreement: The Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA), which the buyer and seller negotiate and sign, specifies the terms and conditions of the property transfer. It is recommended to […]
Thai Property Solicitors
If you are looking at buying property in Thailand you will need the services of a solicitor in Thailand. With offices in all the main city centers in Thailand, we at Siam Legal are best able to serve your needs. Looking at drafting a will , taking out a mortgage bond or worried about property […]
Property Law Changes
Over the past 4 years there have been many changes to property laws in Thailand. These changes have been set to provide protection to consumers. Let’s look at what those changes have been and how it has offered more protection to you the buyer. The first changes and very important changes have been in the […]
Property & Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax and property has always been a sticky issue in the West when winding up an estate. One of the advantages about Thailand and property is the lack of inheritance taxes. With the changes in government, the Thai government had placed the issue of taxes on the back burner hoping to use the time […]
Mortgage Bond in Thailand
Obtaining a mortgage bond for a property or any Real Estate in Thailand has always had its problems. The Financial Institution Business Act of 2008 was created to make mortgage bonds easier. The reason why the Act was created was two fold in design. Firstly, the Financial Institution Business Act of 2008 allowed foreign banks […]