
Key Takeaways
- Request the unit ledger through the proposed transfer date.
- Reconcile common fees, penalties, utilities, renovation deposits and special assessments.
- Confirm who must pay charges arising before and after transfer.
- Check the certificate's unit, owner, issue date, signatory and validity with the juristic office.
- Keep enough funds controlled until the original certificate and agreed receipts are delivered.
How buyers can reconcile common fees, penalties, assessments and the original juristic-person certificate before closing.
Phuket Condo Debt-Free Certificate
The Department of Lands transfer guide lists an original debt-free certificate from the condominium juristic person for a unit transfer. Buyers should treat it as closing evidence, not as a substitute for reviewing the underlying account.
Closing controls
- Request the unit ledger through the proposed transfer date.
- Reconcile common fees, penalties, utilities, renovation deposits and special assessments.
- Confirm who must pay charges arising before and after transfer.
- Check the certificate's unit, owner, issue date, signatory and validity with the juristic office.
- Keep enough funds controlled until the original certificate and agreed receipts are delivered.
- Record meter readings, access items and the account handover at completion.
Use the buy service, district guides, developer guides and services.
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Fact-check flags
Certificate form, validity, signatory authority, charge allocation and Land Office requirements can vary by building, transaction and date. Confirm directly with the juristic person, relevant Land Office and independent Thai counsel.
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