Each plan includes case notes and recommended next steps tailored to Chiang Mai procedures
Document checklist and short recommendations based on a single case review.
Guided support for a standard private-party transfer at the Land Office in Chiang Mai with step-by-step case references.
Includes up to two in-person visits to Chiang Mai land office and notarisation assistance
Practical cases from real transactions
This section presents three practical scenarios illustrating common transaction types in Thailand: a foreign buyer acquiring condo freehold, a Thai seller completing a land transfer with encumbrances, and a mortgage refinance case for an commitment property. Each scenario offers a timeline of required documents, checkpoints at the land office, and sample clauses to address local tax and transfer fee allocation. The emphasis is on stepwise actions you can replicate: document preparation, validation, scheduling at the Land Department, handling objections or missing information, and closing with a record of payments. These case studies reflect processes used in Chiang Mai and include notes on interactions with local registrars, typical delays, and remedial steps when title issues arise.
Scenario A
Example: A European buyer purchases a condominium unit in Chiang Mai. The case walks through verifying unit title deed, confirming foreign quota availability, preparing the transfer form, coordinating with the condominium juristic person for fee receipts, and completing the transfer at the local Land Office. Practical tips include pre-checks for utility arrears and a sample timeline from offer acceptance to title update.
Read the full condo case studyScenario B
Example: A Thai national sells freehold land where a mortgage must be discharged at closing. The case traces steps to obtain a bank clearance letter, coordinate simultaneous settlement at the land office, and record residual encumbrances if partial release is required. Includes a sample sequence for escrow handling and a checklist for the seller to confirm loan payoff figures.
Read the full condo case studyScenario C
Example: An supporter restructures ownership by transferring a percentage interest in a property-holding company and, separately, refinancing an existing mortgage. The case outlines when a property transfer is required versus corporate share transfer, tax implications, and interactions with lenders to secure consent or amend mortgage terms. Practical clause templates and negotiation points with lenders are provided.
Read the full condo case study