Can a foreigner own property in Chiang Mai?

1. Can a condominium be owned in your name?

A qualifying condominium can be registered directly to a foreign buyer when the building remains within its foreign ownership quota. Verify the quota with the juristic office, the title with the Land Office, and the source-of-funds evidence before transferring money.

2. What are the registered routes for houses and land?

Long leases, usufruct, superficies, and Sap Ing Sith create different rights. None should be chosen from a template alone. The right arrangement depends on the property, your family plans, the seller, and what the Land Office will register.

3. Why are promised lease extensions not ownership?

A registered term and a promise to renew it are not the same thing. Your independent lawyer should explain which promises bind a future owner, what is inheritable, and what happens if either party dies or sells.

4. What does registration cost?

Fees and taxes depend on the right, assessed value, declared value, ownership period, and the parties' agreement. Ask for a written transfer estimate that identifies every line and who pays it.

5. What should you ask your lawyer?

Confirm title, access, building permissions, succession, exit rights, registration wording, and the consequences of a sale. Your agent coordinates the property work; your lawyer advises you independently before any reservation becomes binding.