PROPERTY SUPPORT SERVICES
Property Support Services in Thailand
and who does what.
“Property support” covers several different jobs, done by different kinds of firms. This page sets out what each one is, who pays for it and which part Baanward does, so you can decide what you actually need.
Start Your ConsultationTHE SHORT ANSWER
Property support is the help around the sale, not the sale itself.
Agents and developers sell property. Property support helps you understand, check and keep track of what you are buying or already own.
In Thailand that usually means five things: checking the property and its paperwork, advice on ownership and contract terms, coordinating the purchase and the build, caring for the property from abroad, and running the building or letting the unit.
WHAT BAANWARD DOES
Independent support for buyers and owners.
Baanward coordinates property checks, purchase and construction follow-up, and care for owners abroad, and brings in our lawyer and technical specialists where your property needs them. We do not sell or list property, and we do not run buildings or lettings.
About BaanwardSIX KINDS OF SUPPORT
What each kind of support does.
The same words are used for very different services. These are the six you will meet, and where Baanward fits.
- 01
Property checks and due diligence
Visits, documents, title and approvals are checked before you commit. We coordinate the checks, and our lawyer carries out the legal ones.
Baanward coordinates this
- 02
Ownership structure and contract advice
Whether to buy as a freehold condo owner, on a lease or through another structure, and what the contract says. This is legal advice and comes from a lawyer.
Our lawyer advises on this
- 03
Purchase and construction coordination
Documents, appointments, developer follow-up, site progress and handover inspection, kept in one place for buyers abroad.
Baanward does this
- 04
Care for owners abroad
Condition visits, a local address for mail and notices, and a local contact for repairs and access.
Baanward does this
- 05
Building and facility management
The juristic person or a management company runs common areas, fees and building maintenance. We can help you ask them the right questions.
Not a Baanward service
- 06
Letting and rental management
Finding tenants, collecting rent and managing short or long stays is a separate business.
Not a Baanward service
WHO DOES WHAT
Who does what, and who pays them.
An independent buyer-side service sits alongside the agent, the portal, the building manager and the lawyer. It does not replace them.
| Provider | Works for and paid by | What they do | What they do not do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baanward | You, through one agreed quote, with no seller-side commissions. | Property checks, due diligence coordination, purchase and construction follow-up, handover inspection and care for owners abroad. | Sell, list or source property, run buildings or lettings, or guarantee a developer’s performance. |
| Selling agent or developer sales team | The seller or developer, usually through commission or the developer’s sales budget. | Show and sell units, negotiate the price and arrange viewings. | Act independently of the sale, or check the seller’s claims on your behalf. |
| Listing portal or directory | Advertisers and visitors, through listing and advertising fees. | List properties and offer guides and tools to help you search. | Check a property or its paperwork, or act for you in a purchase. |
| Property or facility manager | The building’s owners or the unit owner who hires them. | Run common areas, collect fees and handle maintenance, and sometimes lettings. | Check a purchase before you commit, or advise on ownership and contracts. |
| Lawyer | The client, through a legal fee. | Advise on ownership, verify title and review contracts. | Usually coordinate site visits, developer follow-up and day-to-day documents. |
WHICH DO YOU NEED?
Start from where you are.
- 01
Considering a property
Checks and due diligence before you reserve or pay.
- 02
Buying off-plan or new-build
Evidence for each payment and milestone.
- 03
Built or nearly finished
Inspection before you accept the handover.
- 04
Already own, living abroad
A local contact, visits and a local address.
QUESTIONS
Property support, in plain terms.
What are property support services in Thailand?
They are the services that help a buyer or owner understand, check and look after a property, as opposed to selling it. They include property checks and due diligence, ownership and contract advice from a lawyer, purchase and construction coordination, care for owners abroad, and building or rental management.
Is Baanward a property agent or a listing portal?
No. We do not list, source or sell property, and we receive no seller-side commissions. We support a property you have already found or own, and you keep your existing agent or developer relationship.
Is Baanward a law firm?
No. Our lawyer provides legal advice, title verification and contract review within the agreed scope, under a separate legal engagement. Baanward manages the practical work and remains your main point of contact.
Do you manage my condo building or rent out my unit?
No. Building management and lettings are separate businesses. We can help you ask your juristic person or manager the right questions, and we can check on the property for you if you live abroad.
How is property support priced?
Each quote is one total for our fee and the specialist work in your agreed scope, agreed before work begins. Any extra work or spending needs your approval first.
Can I use Baanward if I bought through an agent or developer?
Yes. We work alongside the people already involved, with your permission and a clear understanding of our role.
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