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Sharing a home and owning the land beneath it are different questions. I’m Attorney Nok, and I would ask a couple to discuss title, funding and expectations before either partner pays a large sum.
Imagine Alex contributing half the price of a house with his Thai wife. He expects to be named as a co-owner of the land, only to learn at transfer that foreign land ownership is heavily restricted. Discovering this after payment can turn a misunderstanding into a family dispute.
Examine the title deed, seller, mortgage records and sale contract; establish whose name will appear on the registered title. Do not use a nominee as a shortcut around land-ownership restrictions. Questions about separate or marital property and any rights in the building require review of the actual facts and documents.
A private agreement between spouses does not override land law. Check the intended transaction with the land office and obtain tailored advice before transferring money.