Learning from the conversation

RE/MAX By The Sea was pleased to join The Leasehold Event by ESS Developments, held at Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya. The session brought Pattaya property agents together for an overview of the ownership structures ESS presents across its projects, with time for networking, a detailed presentation and audience questions.

For our team, events like this are valuable because buyers often arrive with the same practical questions: what is registered, what can be transferred, what happens on resale, and which documents should be checked before money changes hands. Keeping our knowledge current helps us ask clearer questions and guide clients toward the right professional advice.

Topics covered at the event

ESS Developments outlined several ownership routes it uses or discusses for foreign buyers, including registered leasehold, Sap Ing Sith, usufruct, a properly structured Thai registered company without nominees, and condominium leasehold. The presentation also covered the developer’s explanation of a 30-year registered lease structure, transfers and inheritance considerations.

Event gallery

Our approach for buyers

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to property ownership in Thailand. The best route depends on the property type, the buyer’s nationality, intended use, time horizon and the documents available for that specific transaction. We can help clients compare suitable Pattaya properties, understand the questions worth asking and connect with qualified Thai legal professionals for independent advice.

For a wider introduction to the differences between common structures, see our foreign buyer guide to freehold, leasehold and Sap Ing Sith.