Key Takeaways
- The seller cannot provide a juristic office statement.
- Common fees are unusually low for the facilities promised.
- The sinking fund has been spent but major repairs are pending.
- Rental income is shown without owner fees, repairs and management.
- The building has disputes over unpaid fees or short-term rental use.
A Phuket condo buyer checklist for common area fees, sinking fund, arrears, budgets, juristic office records and future repair risk before deposit.
Common fees and sinking fund are not small afterthoughts in a Phuket condo purchase. They affect monthly ownership cost, building quality, resale value and whether major repairs can be handled without a sudden cash call.
Quick answer
Before deposit, ask for the current common fee rate, sinking fund contribution, unpaid arrears on the unit, latest juristic budget, reserve position, planned repairs, insurance status and rules for rental use. A cheap unit in a poorly funded building can become expensive after transfer.
Buyer checklist
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Common fee rate | Sets recurring ownership cost and rental break-even |
| Sinking fund | Covers major repairs, not daily cleaning |
| Arrears letter | Unpaid fees can block transfer or create disputes |
| Juristic budget | Shows whether the building is underfunded |
| Major works | Roof, lifts, pool, facade and MEP work can be costly |
| Rental rules | Guest turnover can increase wear and management pressure |
Phuket context
Fee checks matter in older buildings in Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala and Phuket Town, and in newer investor condos in Bang Tao, Rawai and Nai Yang. Ask whether the project relies on realistic fees or on future top-ups.
Use this with the foreign quota guide, condo area guide, renovation checklist, Kata district guide and buy services.
Red flags
- The seller cannot provide a juristic office statement.
- Common fees are unusually low for the facilities promised.
- The sinking fund has been spent but major repairs are pending.
- Rental income is shown without owner fees, repairs and management.
- The building has disputes over unpaid fees or short-term rental use.
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Fact-check flags
Common fees, sinking fund balances, arrears, insurance, budgets, repair schedules and rental rules are building-specific and time-sensitive. Verify them with the juristic office, seller, manager and lawyer before signing.
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