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Buying Property in Bangkok
A complete guide for first-time buyers and experienced investors — from budget to title transfer.
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- Serving Bangkok Since 2012
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- 5,940+Properties for rent and sale
- 49%Max foreign share of a condo building
- ฿0Agent fee for buyers
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How to Buy in Bangkok
- 01Before you search
Define your budget & goals
Are you buying to live in, rent out, or as a long-term investment? Your goal shapes everything — location, property type, and size.
Tip: Keep about 1–2% of the price aside for your share of the transfer fee, plus a one-off sinking fund if the building is new.
- 02Before viewing
Understand the legal framework
Foreigners can own a condo unit freehold, within the building's 49% foreign quota. Land can't be owned by a foreigner, so houses are usually held on a registered lease of up to 30 years.
Tip: Ask for the building's remaining foreign quota before you fall for a unit — a full quota means you can't take it freehold.
- 03Weeks 1–3
Shortlist & view properties
Our agents will arrange viewings and provide honest market-rate assessments so you know exactly what you're getting.
Tip: Compare the same unit type in two or three buildings: price per m² says more than the asking price.
- 04Before the deposit
Due diligence & offer
We verify title deeds, check for encumbrances, and help you make an offer at the right price.
Tip: The juristic office's letter confirming common fees are paid up is required at transfer — ask for it early.
- 05Transfer day
Transfer & completion
We accompany you to the Land Department for the title transfer. You pay the agreed purchase price, taxes, and transfer fees.
Tip: Send the money from abroad in foreign currency, in your name, stating it is for a condo purchase — the bank's record of it is what makes a foreign freehold transfer possible.
What can a foreigner own?
The short version of Thai ownership rules for international buyers.
A condo unit
Registered in your own name, as long as foreign owners hold no more than 49% of the building's saleable area. The purchase money must come from abroad in foreign currency.
Land
A foreigner can't hold land in their own name. The usual route is a lease registered at the Land Department, for up to 30 years.
A house
You can own the house itself, but not the land under it — the land is typically leased. Ask us before you commit to a structure.
What does it cost to transfer?
Slide to your price to see the buyer's cash at the Land Department.
Transfer fee (2%)
Usually paid by the seller
- Specific business tax 3.3% (sold within 5 years)฿264,000
- or stamp duty 0.5% (otherwise)฿40,000
- plus withholding tax, which depends on the seller.
Your cost at transfer
- Your half of the 2% transfer fee
- ฿80,000
- Sinking fund (new buildings, one-off)
- Varies by building
- PropertySights agent fee
- ฿0
The fee is charged on the official appraised value, usually below the price, so this errs high. The 2026 cut to 0.01% applies only to Thai individuals buying at ฿7M or less.
Where to buy
Live condos for sale and the median price per m² in each area. Tap an area to browse.
Condos for sale worth a look
Today's best-value sales across Bangkok.
Buying to rent out?
Estimate the yield before you buy — rent, fees and vacancy included.
Rental yield calculator
Enter your own numbers to see the real net return, after the costs most listings leave out.
Running costs & upfront outlay
× 35 m² = ฿3.6M appraised → land & building tax ฿720/yr (0.02%)
Measured from 351 Bangkok condos listed for sale and rent at the same time on this site. Half of them fall between 3.9% and 5.1% gross.
Excludes loan interest and personal income tax.
Calculated in your browser — your numbers are never sent or stored.
Results are estimates based on the figures you enter, not investment, tax or legal advice.
Why buy through PropertySights?
- 100% free service — no buyer fees ever
- TREBA-registered agents who know Bangkok's markets deeply
- Legal checks included: title deed, encumbrances, ownership quotas
- Bilingual support: English, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Russian
- Off-plan expertise with developer relationships for better pricing
Get a free shortlist
Tell us your budget and size. An agent sends you units that match — buyers pay no commission.
Planning to Invest in Bangkok Property?
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Meet the team who'll help you buy
Bangkok-based agents, with you from the first viewing to the Land Department.

Abraham Erick Rubin
Founder
Bangkok condo specialist — Sukhumvit, since 2012

Amy N.
Property Consultant
Bangkok condo & apartment specialist

Mick K.
Property Consultant
Bangkok office & commercial property specialist

Ploy K.
Property Consultant
Bangkok condo & apartment specialist
Buyer FAQ
Are foreigners allowed to buy property in Thailand?
What is the difference between freehold and leasehold in Thailand?
What taxes are involved when transferring property in Thailand?
Is there an annual property tax for foreigners in Thailand?
Is there inheritance tax on property in Thailand?
Can foreigners get a home loan to buy a condo in Thailand?
Guides for buyers
Buying Property in BangkokDoes a Bangkok Condo Come With a Tabien Baan — and Must You Move Into It?
Every condo unit already has its own house-registration book, and you receive it at transfer. Moving your name into it is optional and does not affect ownership — but one year of registration switches the tax you pay on sale from 3.3% to 0.5%.
Buying Property in BangkokSelling a Bangkok Condo That Still Has a Mortgage on It
You do not have to clear the loan before you sell. The mortgage is redeemed out of the buyer’s payment at the Land Office on transfer day, and the balance goes to you. The number that decides everything is the bank’s payoff figure — and if the sale price falls short of it, the seller makes up the difference in cash.
Buying Property in BangkokBuying a Condo in Bangkok: Prices, Process & Hidden Costs
How to buy a condo in Bangkok: price per square metre by district, the 49% foreign quota, the transfer process, and the hidden costs to budget for.
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