The highest-grade land title deed in Thailand, fully surveyed and registered with precise boundaries. It offers the most secure form of ownership.

A long-term rental right registered at the Land Department, typically up to 30 years with renewal options. It provides legal use without ownership.

Full and permanent ownership of property with the owner’s name on the title deed. For foreigners, freehold is available for condos within the foreign quota.

The loan amount as a percentage of the property’s appraised value. A lower LTV reduces risk for lenders.

The legal process at the Land Department that secures a lender’s claim to a property as collateral for a loan.

A secure, neutral account managed by a third party to hold funds until all conditions of a transaction are met.

A government fee (2% of appraised value) paid to register ownership transfer at the Land Department.

A 3.3% tax applied to certain property sales, usually when sold within 5 years.

An arrangement where a foreigner uses Thai nationals to hold land on their behalf, which is illegal in Thailand.

A thorough investigation of a property’s legal title, zoning, encumbrances, and market value before purchase.