A clear process.
No surprises.
Buying property in Thailand as a UK national involves legal, financial, and practical steps that are unfamiliar to most buyers. Issara guides you through every one — in plain English, with full transparency.
Discovery Call
We begin with a 45-minute consultation — by video or phone — to understand your brief. Budget, location preference, lifestyle requirements, whether you intend to rent the property, and your timeline. This session is free and without obligation.
We will also explain the legal framework for UK buyers purchasing in Thailand, so you begin the process fully informed. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Brief & Research
Based on your consultation, we compile a written brief and begin our proprietary research process. We search across our private network, developer relationships, and resale market — identifying buildings where foreign freehold quota is still available.
We eliminate properties that fail our legal, structural, or value criteria before you see anything. You will not waste time on unsuitable listings.
Curated Shortlist
We present a shortlist of 6–10 properties that genuinely match your brief. Each is accompanied by our own assessment: price per square metre vs comparable sales, foreign quota availability, building quality, proximity to transport, and estimated rental yield.
We also flag any concerns. If a building has a history of maintenance issues or disputed title, we say so.
Viewings & Negotiation
We visit shortlisted properties on your behalf, conduct a detailed inspection, and report back with video walkthrough and our recommendation. If you wish to visit Thailand yourself, we accompany you to every viewing.
Once a property is identified, we conduct all price negotiation in Thai — leveraging our local relationships to achieve terms that UK buyers simply cannot access independently.
Legal Coordination
We work with your appointed Thai solicitor (we can recommend trusted, English-speaking firms) to verify the title deed (Chanote), confirm the foreign freehold quota, review the sale and purchase agreement, and oversee the funds transfer process via the Bank of Thailand's foreign remittance requirements.
All funds must enter Thailand correctly to qualify for foreign ownership registration. We ensure this is handled properly from the outset.
Transfer & Handover
We attend the Land Office transfer on your behalf, or accompany you if you are present. We verify the title deed is correctly registered in your name, collect all keys and documents, and conduct a final condition inspection of the property.
If you plan to rent the property, we can connect you with our preferred property management partners in Bangkok and Phuket who specialise in serving UK landlords remotely.
The legal framework for UK buyers
Condominium Act B.E. 2522
Thailand's primary legislation governing foreign condominium ownership. Under this Act, foreigners may own up to 49% of the total floor area of any condominium building in freehold.
Chanote Title Deed
The gold standard of Thai property title. A Chanote (NS-4) confirms precise GPS boundaries and is the only title we recommend buyers consider. We verify this before any offer is made.
Foreign Exchange Transaction Form
Funds remitted to Thailand for a property purchase must be accompanied by this Bank of Thailand form. It is essential for registering foreign ownership. We brief you on this in full.
Land Office Registration
All transfers are registered at the local Land Office. We attend on your behalf to ensure documentation is correct and the title is cleanly transferred into your name.
Common questions
Know every cost before you commit
Thai property purchases have several government fees. Below is a clear breakdown so there are no surprises.
Paid to the Land Office. Typically split 50/50 between buyer and seller, though this is negotiable.
Paid by the vendor if they have owned the property under 5 years. After 5 years, stamp duty of 0.5% applies instead.
Calculated on the appraised or contractual value (whichever is higher). Deducted from vendor proceeds — not a buyer cost.
Our fee is fixed and agreed in writing before we begin work. No percentage, no developer commission. Total transparency.