Buying a first home is a big decision for a family. This list helps you collect everything you need on the day you visit a project.
Land and documents
- Ask to see the title deed (chanote). Check the deed number, plot size and owner against the project.
- Is the road public or private? A public road matters for long-term access and resale value.
- Utilities. Which authority supplies electricity, water and drainage, and is there a fee to apply for meters?
The house
- Ask for the material specification. Structure, roof, tiles, sanitaryware, doors and windows, with brands and models.
- Orientation. Which way does the house face, and do the bedrooms take the afternoon sun? This affects heat and electricity bills.
- Room to extend. Is there enough setback at the back and sides for a Thai kitchen?
- Warranty. How many years on the structure, how many months on systems and finishes, and how do you report a repair?
Money and contract
- What the price includes. Transfer fee, mortgage registration, meters and any common-area fees, and who pays each.
- Construction and handover dates. Written as dates in the contract, with terms for delays.
- Estimate your loan first. Keep the monthly payment under 30–40% of household income before you place a deposit.
A project that can answer all ten and is happy to show the documents is a good sign.
