Buying Property in Thailand
Buying Property in Thailand is a popular choice for many foreigners and tourists who want to own a piece of the ‘Pearl of Asia’. The tropical paradise offers breathtaking beaches, rich culture, and sumptuous cuisine. In addition, the country is known for its affordable housing prices and friendly locals. Bangkok is a vibrant city that […]
Property Conveyancing in Thailand
Buying property in Thailand can be a difficult process, but it doesn’t have to be. The country’s property laws are similar to those in other countries, and a competent lawyer can help navigate the process. The first step in the property conveyancing process is registering ownership with the Land Department, which requires many documents to […]
Title Deed Transfer in Thailand
Title Deed Transfer in Thailand is a legally recognized process to transfer ownership of land. A full title deed gives the landowner full ownership rights, which is ideal for leasing, selling, and protecting the land from interlopers. Thailand law requires that land owners use the land for ten years from the date of transfer, or […]
Contract Review in Thailand
When considering a property purchase in Thailand, a contract review is essential. A contract review is a way of strengthening your position as a buyer, defining your rights and responsibilities, and avoiding possible disputes. Often, real estate contracts contain ambiguities that can lead to disputes. Therefore, a contract review is essential for ensuring the success […]
Property Due Diligence in Thailand
In Thailand, property due diligence is a vital step to buying property. It involves checking on who owns a property and finding out their legal status. This will help you avoid scams and pitfalls. When buying property in Thailand, it is a good idea to hire a reliable law firm to perform this research for […]
Thailand Conveyancers
Buying property in Thailand always requires the need for a conveyancer. Speak to us at Siam Legal as we have conveyancers in all our offices in all the major tourist cities in Thailand. Speak to us before you sign any land or property transfer for unbiased and cost effective advice. Do it now! Offices […]
Property Transfer Taxes
Property transfer taxes reductions have been extended again due to the political unrest in Thailand. The government has said that this would be the last extension but many conveyancers are not so sure. For more than a year the Thai government has reduced property transfer taxes to encourage buying in the domestic market. This has […]
Philippines or Thailand Property
With offices in Thailand and the Philippines we are best able to give you a view from both side of the pond. Speaking to our conveyancers in Thailand and the Philippines makes for interesting comparisons. Buying real estate in Thailand or the Philippines tends to be a tossup when it comes to investment as both […]
Land Classification in Thailand
Understanding Title Deeds in Thailand is important as you could lose your investment if you are not careful. Land classification in Thailand is not the same as what you would expect at home. There are two main classes of private land in Thailand. The first is full ownership and the second is possession. Certain land […]
Conveyancing an Office Space
Conveyancers in Thailand have noted that huge increase in conveyancing done for office space sales in 2009. Last year they say would be recorded as one of the best years for commercial property in Thailand. For the past year the about of office space sold in Bangkok has been the highest than what it has […]