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Home » Reader question » Reader question: Buying a house in Thailand and an architectural valuation report?
Dear readers,
I am in the process of purchasing an existing home in the Jomtien/Pattaya area. In the book 'Living and buying in Thailand' written by PL Gillissen it is stated that by means of a structural inspection one can avoid a lot of trouble due to unexpected (hidden) defects. However, it is also mentioned that a complete architectural valuation report (full structural survey) is not common in Thailand.
My question is whether there are readers who have experience with having a construction inspection carried out in Thailand? And if so, possibly provide a reliable address in the Jomtien/Pattaya area to have such an inspection carried out?
The book 'Living and buying in Thailand' written by PL Gillissen and published in 2013 by Publisher Guide Lines contains a lot of useful legal, tax and financial information about establishing and purchasing real estate in Thailand. Although the book is from 2013, I think most of the information is still current and useful. For more information see: www.eenhuisinhetbuitenland.nl/
Regards,
Gerard
My wife and her brother run a construction company (both graduated as structural engineers) that builds new buildings but also renovates. Of course, this renovation also involves inspecting the existing situation first.
They could – she says – prepare such a construction report, but it makes little sense to do so for a smaller project in Pattaya as they work from Udonthani. According to my wife, there must be reliable people in Pattaya who can also do that work.
If it is a larger project, my wife will think about coming to help.
Thanks for your response Chris. However, it is only a house, so no larger project. There must indeed be reliable people to be found in Pattaya, the only question is where?
Wouldn't you first inquire whether you can buy a house in Thailand?
Well Louis,
I think you are in this mistake.
A non-Thai cannot put real estate (land) in his own name.
A non-Thai can put a house in his own name, because a house is not real estate according to Thai law.
In the past, (most?) houses in Thailand were made of wood and could therefore be broken down and rebuilt elsewhere, so movable property.
An important first requirement is that the land is in someone's name that you trust completely, otherwise I wouldn't buy a house.
On a Thai! state name.
We have leased a bungalow in Jomtien.
The contract runs until September 2028. The contract
Can be copied.
Perhaps something for you before you take the big step.
It is a fully furnished house. Two bedrooms
plus bathroom. European fitted kitchen with dishwasher,
washing machine, dryer and microwave/grill/oven. two terraces,
around a garden. Including a passenger car
(Toyota from 2007, 37000 km on the counter)
Asking price for everything € 70.000,00.
For more info: +31 6 21 83 77 96
A construction report? And according to what standards? It is impossible to compare a house in Thailand with a house in the Netherlands or Belgium.
What is important when you buy a house is:
– Is the seller the legal owner?
– Has the house been pledged?
– In whose name are you going to buy the house? Thai partner? A Thai acquaintance?
– The foreign exchange certificate
(Explained in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXJ2UBwM8GU )
Dear Eugene,
It is not my intention to check whether the house meets certain building standards. I know that in Thailand construction is done according to different standards than in the Netherlands or Belgium. This is an existing house of about 10 years old. I assume that it was built according to the Thai building standards in force at the time.
My concern is to check that the house has no technical or hidden defects that might be overlooked if one does not have sufficient architectural knowledge. But assuming the Thai build quality.
The other things you mention are indeed important but not of a technical nature. These are legal matters that must be sorted out by a lawyer.
Before we fall over each other again about misunderstood things about houses in Thailand: As a foreigner you can rent the land for a maximum of 30 years. Possible extension afterwards is possible but not guaranteed. The lease is mentioned in the chanote, the house can be in your name if you want.
A purchase through a friend is therefore not necessary and not recommended. A 30-year lease gives you more security.