Buying part of the plot — what you need to know
Partial sale is possible from 1 rai. Here is what the process looks like and what costs to expect as a buyer.
Overview
📐 How it works
1 rai
Minimum purchase
2–3 mo
Typical timeline
4–5
Separate plots possible
฿40k–100k
Indicative buyer costs
- • The plot is 4 rai 2 ngan with a single Chanote title
- • On partial sale, the plot is officially subdivided at the Thai Land Department
- • Each buyer receives their own Chanote title in their name — the strongest form of land ownership in Thailand
- • Minimum purchase: 1 rai
- • Maximum: 4–5 separate plots possible
- • Flat terrain, water connection in place, access via Soi 112
Process
📋 Process & timeline
Agreement on size and boundaries
Buyer and seller agree on the exact size and boundaries of the portion being sold.
Official land surveyor
A licensed surveyor measures and maps the new plot boundaries — approximately 2–4 weeks.
Subdivision application at Land Department
Formal application to split the Chanote title — approximately 4–8 weeks.
New Chanote titles issued
Each buyer receives their own separate Chanote title deed in their name.
Total timeline: approximately 2–3 months from agreement to new title deeds.
Costs
💰 Costs — what the buyer pays
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee | 2% of official appraised value — often split 50/50 with seller, so buyer pays ~1% |
| Surveyor fee (subdivision) | ฿15,000 – ฿30,000 |
| Lawyer / due diligence | ฿20,000 – ฿50,000 (strongly recommended) |
| Land Department subdivision costs | ฿5,000 – ฿15,000 |
| Total indicative for buyer | ca. ฿40,000 – ฿100,000 + transfer fee |
Note: Stamp duty (0.5%), Specific Business Tax (3.3%) and Withholding Tax are costs for the seller, not the buyer. The exact split of the transfer fee is negotiable and will be agreed in the Sale & Purchase Agreement. All amounts are indicative — consult a Thai property lawyer before committing.
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Buying part of the plot — what you need to know
Partial sale is possible from 1 rai. Here is what the process looks like and what costs to expect as a buyer.
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