Real Estate & Conveyancing: documents, steps and pitfalls
Real Estate & Conveyancing: Title due diligence, contract drafting and transfer at the Land Office. The principal authority is Department of Lands and the local Land Office. Detailed requirements change over time, so confirm the current conditions before each filing.
อ่านภาษาไทย: คู่มืออสังหาริมทรัพย์และการโอนกรรมสิทธิ์
Documents to prepare
- Original title deed or condominium unit title
- Sale and purchase agreement with payment evidence
- Identification for all contracting parties
- Foreign-quota certificate from the condominium juristic person
- Foreign exchange transaction evidence for foreign buyers
- Title deed copy with parcel data and the latest encumbrance check
Step-by-step process
- 1
Case assessment: define the end purpose and confirm that Title due diligence, contract drafting and transfer at the Land Office is what the receiving party actually requires.
- 2
Collect and pre-check every document so names, dates and spelling match before filing with Department of Lands and the local Land Office.
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Prepare translations or supporting papers in the prescribed format, then have a second reviewer verify them.
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File with Department of Lands and the local Land Office through the channel currently open, keeping proof of every submission.
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Track status, answer officer queries and correct documents immediately if anything is challenged.
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Collect the result, verify it before forwarding, and archive a complete set for future reference.
Cautions and common mistakes
- Not checking encumbrances on the deed before paying a deposit
- The building's foreign quota being full on transfer day
- Land Office fees and taxes follow current rules — ask before transfer day
- Paying a deposit before checking title, encumbrances and zoning
- Not preparing the inbound-funds evidence the Land Office and banks require
Timeline by stage — who acts and what sets the pace
| Stage | Who acts | What sets the pace |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Case assessment and document check | Our team + client | Starts as soon as complete copies arrive; duration depends on how complete the Real Estate & Conveyancing file is. |
| 2. Prepare translations and supporting papers | Translator + second reviewer | Depends on page count and terminology complexity; rush scheduling is possible. |
| 3. Filing with the authority | Our team ↔ Department of Lands and the local Land Office | Governed by Department of Lands and the local Land Office's queue and discretion at the time, so we do not promise a fixed completion date. |
| 4. Follow-up and handling objections | Our team | If more documents or corrections are requested we refile continuously rather than restarting the process. |
| 5. Final check and delivery | Our team + client | Verified before forwarding, with a complete archived set kept for future filings. |
Compare: do it yourself vs let us handle it
| Aspect | Do it yourself | Handled by us |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-submission document check | Self-checked, based on website notes or hearsay | Reviewed page by page by experienced staff, rejection risks flagged before filing |
| Understanding the destination requirement | You ask the receiving party and interpret the answer yourself | We map the destination's requirement against Department of Lands and the local Land Office's current practice before work starts |
| Time and travel | You book queues, file in person and wait at every stage | Our team files on your behalf in the planned sequence and reports progress |
| If the file is challenged | You diagnose the cause and refile yourself | We handle the correction and refiling without starting from scratch |
| Advisory role | No adviser when an unusual case appears | Advice throughout the Real Estate & Conveyancing case, backed by 15+ years of experience — not just filing |
Frequently asked questions: Real Estate & Conveyancing
What are the end-to-end steps for condo transfer Thailand?
We review the facts and source documents, assemble and verify the file, submit to the Land Office, follow up on official queries, and hand over the result with a full copy set. For condo transfer Thailand a case manager tracks every stage and reports status. Call +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYC168 · Contact@nyclegal.co.th
Which documents are required for condo transfer Thailand?
The baseline set is your ID or passport, the original documents relating to condo transfer Thailand, proof of connection (house registration, company affidavit or the underlying contract) and a power of attorney if a representative attends. The exact list follows the Land Office requirements on the filing date; we send a case-specific checklist first.
How long does condo transfer Thailand take?
Turnaround depends on the Land Office queue, how complete the file is, and public holidays. We give a case-specific estimate after reviewing the actual documents and update it if anything changes — do not plan travel around generic figures found online for condo transfer Thailand.
What costs are involved in condo transfer Thailand?
Costs split into official fees at the published government rate and our professional fee. Fees are quoted case by case based on complexity and document volume — ask our team before work starts. For condo transfer Thailand we confirm the cost breakdown in writing before work starts, so nothing is added mid-way.
Who is eligible to apply for condo transfer Thailand?
Eligibility is set by the Land Office rules and generally turns on your personal status, your connection to the document or matter, and valid identification. Applicants abroad can usually act through a power of attorney. We confirm eligibility for condo transfer Thailand before any filing.
Can condo transfer Thailand be handled while I am overseas?
In many cases yes, through a power of attorney certified in the form required where you live; some documents must additionally pass a Thai embassy before use in Thailand. Only steps that legally require personal appearance cannot be delegated. We sequence condo transfer Thailand to minimise travel.
Consult before you start — advisers, not just processors
We do not simply process paperwork — we advise throughout the case. With more than 15 years of experience we review your documents before anything is filed, flag where rejection risk sits, and sequence the full chain end to end. If you would rather not run the process yourself, send the documents for a no-obligation review first.
Talk to our team