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Independent legal help for buying, leasing or owning property in Thailand — the safeguard foreigners shouldn't skip.
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01What this is & why you'd need it
Property lawyers and conveyancers run due diligence on a title, draft or review purchase and lease contracts, verify a developer or landlord, and represent your interests at the Land Office. Foreigners use an independent lawyer — one not connected to the seller or agent — to navigate foreign-ownership rules (e.g. the condominium foreign-quota and FET requirements) and to avoid costly mistakes.
02What to look for
- Independence — a lawyer who works for you, not the seller, developer or agent
- Specific experience in Thai property and foreign-ownership rules
- A clear scope: title search, contract review, Land Office representation
- Fixed or clearly-estimated fees in writing
03Questions to ask before you commit
Q. Are you independent of the seller, developer and agent?
Q. Will you do a full title search and verify the foreign-ownership quota and FET trail?
Q. What exactly does your fee cover, and what's excluded?
Q. Will you review the contract before I pay any deposit?
Red flags
Walk away if you see…
- A 'lawyer' recommended and paid for by the seller or developer only
- Skipping the title search or due diligence to 'save time'
- Pressure to pay a deposit before any contract review
- No written engagement letter or fee scope
What it typically costs
Conveyancing is usually a fixed fee or a small percentage of the price for a purchase, with separate charges for extra due diligence or disputes. It's modest next to the price of the property and the cost of getting a title or contract wrong — engage the lawyer before you pay a deposit.
Frequently asked
Do I need a lawyer to buy a condo in Thailand?It's strongly advisable. An independent lawyer verifies the title, confirms the unit sits within the building's 49% foreign-ownership quota, checks the contract, and ensures the FET paperwork for your funds is correct for Land Office registration. See our property education and money guides for the underlying rules.
Independent or the agent's lawyer?Always use a lawyer who acts for you alone. A lawyer paid by the seller or agent has a conflict of interest. Independence is the entire value of the safeguard.
When should I involve them?Before you pay any deposit. The contract and due diligence should be reviewed first — that's when problems are cheap to fix.
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