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I'm a foreigner looking to buy property in Thailand. How can Lex Nova Partners help with real estate transactions?

Lex Nova Partners provides comprehensive and commercially driven legal advice for all types of real estate transactions in Thailand. Our Real Estate professionals are actively engaged in all stages of transactions, from legal due diligence and transaction structuring to contract negotiations and registration of title transfers. We combine legal expertise with extensive experience, using an innovative and pragmatic approach that considers the unique challenges of Thailand's real estate market. Recognizing the ownership restrictions foreign investors face, our team at Lex Nova Partners is adept at proposing effective solutions for navigating these complexities, ensuring you can successfully invest in Thai real estate while remaining fully compliant with local laws.

Can foreigners own land in Thailand, and what are my options for real estate investment?

While foreigners cannot directly own land in Thailand, Lex Nova Partners has extensive experience helping international clients successfully invest in Thai real estate through legal structures and ownership methods. We've assisted clients with high-end villa acquisitions in Phuket and Surat Thani through share purchases and company restructuring, helped foreigners purchase luxury condominium units in Bangkok under the foreign quota system, and structured legal entities for complex developments like 21-villa projects. Our team also handles long-term lease registrations (up to 30 years) and usufruct arrangements. At Lex Nova Partners, we understand the ownership restrictions and specialize in creating effective legal solutions that allow foreign investors to achieve their real estate investment goals in Thailand.

I'm planning a real estate development project in Thailand. What construction and development services does Lex Nova Partners offer?

Lex Nova Partners provides comprehensive legal support throughout all stages of real estate development projects in Thailand. Our Real Estate Construction and Real Estate Projects expertise covers everything from initial project structuring and funding arrangements to regulatory compliance and construction contract negotiations. We've successfully structured legal entities for major developments, including a 21-villa complex in Surat Thani, and provided legal frameworks for hotel operations companies. Our team regularly represents construction companies and developers in transactions involving commercial, industrial, and residential real estate. At Lex Nova Partners, we help optimize your development projects, manage legal risks, and extract maximum value from your real estate investments while ensuring full compliance with Thai construction and development regulations.

How does Lex Nova Partners help with condominium purchases in Thailand?

Lex Nova Partners has extensive experience helping both local and foreign clients with condominium transactions throughout Thailand. We assist foreigners in purchasing high-end condominium units in Bangkok under the foreign quota system, ensuring compliance with ownership regulations. Our team negotiates and reviews contracts with developers, conducts thorough due diligence on condominium projects, and handles the complete registration process for title transfers. We also provide ongoing support for condominium ownership matters and property management issues. At Lex Nova Partners, we understand the specific requirements for condominium purchases in Thailand and ensure that your investment is structured properly and legally protected from purchase through ownership.

What is a usufruct in Thailand, and can Lex Nova Partners help me establish one?

A usufruct in Thailand is a legal right that allows you to use and benefit from land or property owned by someone else, typically for your lifetime or a specified period. This is an important option for foreigners who cannot directly own land but want long-term use rights. Lex Nova Partners has successfully assisted individual clients in registering usufructs, providing a legal pathway to secure long-term property rights in Thailand. Our team handles the entire usufruct registration process, ensuring proper documentation and legal compliance. We also structure usufruct arrangements as part of broader real estate investment strategies. At Lex Nova Partners, we help you understand whether a usufruct arrangement suits your needs and guide you through the complete legal process to establish these valuable property rights.

I want to lease land in Thailand for 30 years. How can Lex Nova Partners assist with long-term lease arrangements?

Lex Nova Partners has proven experience helping clients establish long-term lease arrangements in Thailand, including 30-year land leases. We assist individual clients in registering thirty-year leases on land, ensuring proper legal documentation and compliance with Thai property law. Our team handles the complete lease registration process, negotiates favorable lease terms, and structures renewable lease arrangements where possible. We also advise on lease conditions, payment terms, and renewal options to protect your long-term interests. At Lex Nova Partners, we understand that long-term leases are often the most practical way for foreigners to secure land use rights in Thailand, and we ensure your lease arrangements provide maximum security and value for your investment.

How does Lex Nova Partners help with hotel and hospitality real estate investments in Thailand?

Lex Nova Partners provides specialized legal support for hotel and hospitality real estate investments throughout Thailand. We structure companies and protect investor interests for hotel operations companies, ensuring compliance with hospitality industry regulations and foreign investment rules. Our team has extensive experience with hospitality real estate transactions, from luxury resort developments to boutique hotel acquisitions. We also advise property asset management companies on compliance with rules and regulations for short-term rentals in Thailand, helping navigate the evolving regulatory landscape for vacation rentals and hospitality services. At Lex Nova Partners, we understand the unique legal requirements of the hospitality sector and provide comprehensive solutions that allow you to successfully invest in and operate hospitality real estate in Thailand.

What due diligence does Lex Nova Partners conduct for real estate transactions in Thailand?

Lex Nova Partners conducts comprehensive legal due diligence for all types of real estate transactions in Thailand. Our due diligence process covers title verification and ownership history, zoning and land use compliance, building permits and construction approvals, environmental and regulatory compliance, existing leases and encumbrances, and tax obligations and financial assessments. We also review corporate structures for property-holding companies and assess foreign ownership compliance issues. Our Real Estate professionals combine legal expertise with extensive market experience to identify potential risks and opportunities in your transaction. At Lex Nova Partners, our thorough due diligence process helps you make informed investment decisions and avoid costly legal issues, ensuring your real estate transaction proceeds smoothly and securely.

Can Lex Nova Partners help me structure a company to buy real estate in Thailand?

Absolutely! Lex Nova Partners has extensive experience structuring companies for real estate investments in Thailand. We've successfully assisted clients with share purchases and company restructuring for high-end villa acquisitions in Phuket and Surat Thani, and structured legal entities for major development projects including villa complexes. Our team understands the requirements for property-holding companies, including minimum capitalization, Thai shareholder requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations. We also structure companies for hotel operations and property management businesses. At Lex Nova Partners, we help you choose the optimal corporate structure for your real estate investment, whether you're acquiring a single property or developing a large-scale project, ensuring full legal compliance while maximizing your investment flexibility and protection.

What ongoing property management and compliance support does Lex Nova Partners provide?

Lex Nova Partners provides comprehensive ongoing support for property management and compliance matters in Thailand. We advise property asset management companies on compliance with rules and regulations, particularly for short-term rental operations and vacation rental businesses. Our team helps ensure ongoing compliance with changing regulations in the hospitality and rental sectors. We also provide corporate maintenance services for property-holding companies, including annual filings, board resolutions, and regulatory updates. Additionally, we assist with property transfer matters, lease renewals, and resolution of property-related disputes. At Lex Nova Partners, we understand that successful real estate investment requires ongoing legal support, and we serve as your trusted legal partner throughout the entire lifecycle of your Thai property investments.

How does Lex Nova Partners help with commercial and industrial real estate transactions in Thailand?

Lex Nova Partners regularly represents local and foreign investors in commercial and industrial real estate transactions throughout Thailand. Our team handles office building acquisitions, warehouse and logistics facility transactions, manufacturing facility purchases and leases, retail and commercial space arrangements, and industrial estate investments. We provide specialized advice on zoning regulations, environmental compliance, and industrial licensing requirements. Our experts also assist with sale-leaseback arrangements, build-to-suit developments, and complex commercial property structures. At Lex Nova Partners, we combine our deep understanding of Thailand's commercial real estate market with innovative legal solutions to help you successfully acquire, develop, or lease commercial and industrial properties that meet your business objectives while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

What makes Lex Nova Partners different for real estate legal services in Thailand?

Lex Nova Partners stands out through our comprehensive and commercially driven approach to real estate legal services in Thailand. We combine deep legal expertise with extensive practical experience, using an innovative and pragmatic approach that considers all the unique features of Thailand's real estate market. Our team has a proven track record handling diverse transactions from luxury villa acquisitions in Phuket and Surat Thani to complex development projects and hotel operations. We specialize in solving the unique challenges foreign investors face, including ownership restrictions and regulatory complexities. Located in Bangkok, Lex Nova Partners serves as your local legal experts with international perspective, providing end-to-end support from initial due diligence through project completion and ongoing compliance. Our goal is to optimize your transactions, manage risks effectively, and extract maximum value from your Thai real estate investments.