
Key Takeaways
- Start with the agreed price and the Land Office appraised value; ask an adviser which value drives each item.
- List mortgage discharge, withholding tax, specific business tax or stamp duty, transfer fee allocation and registered burdens without assuming who pays.
- Add agency commission, legal work, repairs, unpaid common fees, utility balances, tenant or booking liabilities and currency conversion.
- Reconcile original acquisition and improvement evidence that may matter to the owner’s tax file.
- Run more than one sale-date and price scenario; keep the final Land Office receipts and bank trail.
Model the cash a seller will actually receive after debt, taxes, fees, commission and closing adjustments.
Build the Net Sale Proceeds Before You Buy
A future selling price is not the same as cash returned to the owner. A disciplined buyer models the exit before purchase and a seller obtains a documented closing estimate before accepting an offer.
Decision checklist
- Start with the agreed price and the Land Office appraised value; ask an adviser which value drives each item.
- List mortgage discharge, withholding tax, specific business tax or stamp duty, transfer fee allocation and registered burdens without assuming who pays.
- Add agency commission, legal work, repairs, unpaid common fees, utility balances, tenant or booking liabilities and currency conversion.
- Reconcile original acquisition and improvement evidence that may matter to the owner’s tax file.
- Run more than one sale-date and price scenario; keep the final Land Office receipts and bank trail.
Use the transfer-fee guide, closing statement checklist, resale-liquidity guide and buying support.
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Fact-check flags
Taxes, exemptions, assessed values, fee concessions, mortgage balances, commission, exchange rates and payer allocation change by owner, date and contract. Obtain a current written calculation from independent Thai legal and tax advisers.
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.