The buying process
Two buyers, two journeys
The firm acts as the buyer's agent and the buyer's lawyer, from the first brief through to the handover of the keys. A Thai buyer and a foreign buyer do not walk the same road: the foreign purchase adds eligibility to hold title, the building's foreign quota, funds remitted from abroad with the bank evidence the Land Office needs, a power of attorney where you cannot travel, and documents in two languages. Choose the track that is yours.
Choose your track
Which of these is you?
15 steps
I am buying as a Thai buyer
A purchase in Thai baht, with Thai identity documents, and — where you are borrowing — a Thai bank in the transaction.
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I am buying as a foreigner
Everything the Thai track covers, plus eligibility to hold title, the building's foreign quota, funds remitted from abroad, power of attorney and bilingual documents.
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What both tracks share
Both tracks run through the same work: understanding what you need, finding and shortlisting units, viewing, negotiating, checking the legal position of the unit, reviewing the contracts, inspecting the unit before the transfer, attending the transfer, and taking delivery of the unit and the documents afterwards. What differs is what a foreign purchase adds on top of it.
What this work cannot do
The limits of the service, stated plainly
These limits are part of the service, not a disclaimer attached to it. They are the same limits that appear beside the steps they belong to.
An inspection by a broker or a lawyer is a general check of what can be seen. It is not a certification of the structure, of the engineering systems, or of the technical quality of the construction work. If you want an engineering opinion, a snagging inspector, an engineer or another specialist should be brought in as well.
The check at this stage is a general condition check. It is not an engineering or structural survey.
Legal review reduces risk, but it cannot guarantee the future market price, the return on an investment, rental income, or any increase in the value of the property.
Loan approval is at the bank's discretion, and we cannot guarantee the outcome of an application.
Independence and conflicts of interest
We act for the buyer, and we tell you what we are paid
We act for the buyer — as your agent and as your lawyer — and we put your interests, your protection and transparency towards you first. If we receive any remuneration, brokerage commission or other benefit from a seller, a developer, another agent, or a supplier or service partner we introduce you to, we will tell you in advance and in clear terms, so that a conflict of interest is prevented and our independence in advising you on the law is preserved.
Legal work is a separate engagement with Suwanvara Law Firm under its own professional fee, never bundled into a brokerage fee. You remain free to appoint another adviser at any time.
This is why the firm's role is stated on every page: brokerage and legal work are separate, they are engaged separately, and you remain free to appoint another legal adviser at any time.
Where brokerage ends and the engagement begins
Two roles, kept apart on purpose
Suwanvara Property may receive brokerage compensation when a transaction is completed. Legal services, where requested, are separately provided by Suwanvara Law Firm under a separate engagement. Clients remain free to appoint another legal adviser.
Legal work is a separate engagement with Suwanvara Law Firm under its own professional fee, never bundled into a brokerage fee. You remain free to appoint another adviser at any time.
Engagement follows a conflicts check and a written engagement letter that sets out the scope, the fee and each side's obligations.
This page describes services and general information. It is not legal advice on any person's situation.
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