Real Estate & Asset Structuring Advisory

Ake & Associates provides structured Phuket real estate legal services for foreign property investors, expatriates, and corporate clients acquiring or managing assets in Southern Thailand.

Our role is to ensure that property transactions are legally secure, properly documented, and aligned with both Thai law and the client’s broader commercial or personal objectives.

All local real estate matters are handled under the same professional standards applied to our Thailand Legal Advisory practice.

Property Due Diligence and Title Verification

We conduct structured legal due diligence before any property acquisition, including:

  • Title deed verification

  • Land office record review

  • Encumbrance and mortgage checks

  • Zoning and land use verification

  • Access rights and servitude review

For a deeper understanding of due diligence considerations, please see our Insight on Property Due Diligence in Thailand for Foreign Investors:

Ownership Structures for Foreign Investors

Foreign ownership of land in Thailand is restricted. We advise clients on legally compliant structures including:

  • Condominium freehold ownership

  • Long-term leasehold structures

  • Usufruct registration

  • Superficies rights

  • Thai company ownership structures (where appropriate)

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Transaction Management and Registration

We manage the legal execution of:

  • Sale and purchase agreements

  • Lease registration at the Land Office

  • Usufruct and superficies registration

  • Mortgage registration

  • Transfer fee structuring

  • Closing coordination

Where real estate investment forms part of a broader corporate or cross-border structuring plan, clients are transitioned into our Real Estate Legal Advisory practice.

Local Execution. National Advisory Integration.

While headquartered in Phuket, we coordinate complex property transactions across Bangkok, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Pattaya, and other investment jurisdictions.

For strategic property structuring, portfolio advisory, or cross-border ownership planning, please refer to:

👉 Thailand Real Estate Legal Advisory

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Property transactions in Thailand require disciplined legal verification before funds are committed.

Confidential consultations are available for foreign investors acquiring high-value residential, commercial, or development assets in Phuket.

Submitting an enquiry does not create a lawyer–client relationship unless formally confirmed in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreigners own property in Phuket?

Foreigners may own condominium units freehold under certain quota limits. Land ownership is generally restricted, but long-term leasehold, usufruct, and superficies rights may be structured legally.

What is property due diligence in Thailand?

Property due diligence involves verifying title deeds, encumbrances, zoning restrictions, land access rights, and compliance with land office records before purchase.

Is leasehold safe for foreign investors?

Leasehold arrangements can be legally secure when properly structured and registered at the Land Office. Risk assessment depends on documentation and contractual terms.

Do you assist with Land Office registration?

Yes. We coordinate contract preparation, closing arrangements, transfer registration, and payment structuring at the Phuket Land Office.