I’m buying a house and intend having a 30 year lease with property in my Thai girlfriend’s name.

My question is, does the land office write up the lease agreement between my g/f and myself or do I need a lawyer to write the lease contract.

I know it seems obvious to use a lawyer but a year or two ago, a mate of mine just went to the land office with his wife and the L/O sorted out the lease details between them without using a lawyer. He reckons the L/O take care of the farang. Is this true or is he being naive?

So should I use a lawyer? If so can anyone recommend a fair lawyer who’s not going to rob me! Lol I had one quote for 12,000 baht. But I know it’s just a standard form letter type contract which they just change the names & address and then print it out.

Thanks

Phil

hi Phil i would seek legal advice first i think there can be too many pit falls if you dont and a small cost to get it done right might just save 1000,s in the long run

[email protected] is one place you could try

Thanks for the advice djc45

Phil

The Land Office only registers leases, if they wrote one up for your friend he should beware.

Get a good lawyer to write it up to include the things you want in it. Sunbelt would be a good place to start.