Key Takeaways
- Count keys, cards, remotes, mailbox keys and mechanical overrides; test each one.
- Record alarm, gate, safe, Wi-Fi and smart-lock procedures without placing passwords in the sale contract.
- Transfer administrator ownership for cameras, routers, solar, pool, air-conditioning and smart-home apps.
- Change recovery email, phone, two-factor authentication and vendor permissions.
- Photograph meter readings and confirm utility, juristic, insurance and management contacts.
Control keys, remotes, access codes, smart-home accounts, utilities and administrator rights at completion.
Take Control at Property Handover
Ownership can transfer while a former owner, agent or contractor still controls a gate remote, camera account or booking login. Build an access register before completion.
Handover register
- Count keys, cards, remotes, mailbox keys and mechanical overrides; test each one.
- Record alarm, gate, safe, Wi-Fi and smart-lock procedures without placing passwords in the sale contract.
- Transfer administrator ownership for cameras, routers, solar, pool, air-conditioning and smart-home apps.
- Change recovery email, phone, two-factor authentication and vendor permissions.
- Photograph meter readings and confirm utility, juristic, insurance and management contacts.
- Revoke seller, tenant, contractor and agent access after an agreed transition.
Use buying support, property management, resale inspection guidance and district guides.
Next step
Phuket Stay Pro can turn the inventory and access register into a managed handover.
Fact check
Account ownership, platform transfer, privacy, utility procedures and access rights vary by property and provider. Verify current terms and obtain consent before handling personal data.
Choosing an area to live in Phuket?
Start with the location and buying goal. Compare handover dates, ownership options and payment terms; confirm the current price and availability for the selected unit.