GOLDEN ESTATE GUIDES · CHIANG MAI

Make your next move with more clarity.

Short, useful guides for the questions that come up before you rent, buy or choose a neighbourhood in Chiang Mai.

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01 / CHIANG MAI LIVING

Choose a neighbourhood around your daily life

A short drive on a map can feel very different at school drop-off or during the rainy season. Start with the places you visit most and test the route at the time you would actually travel.

Hang Dong

Consider this area if international schools and family-sized homes are priorities. Compare school routes and the exact neighbourhood, as travel times vary widely.

Mae Hia

Useful for airport access and everyday shopping. Visit at different times to assess traffic and aircraft noise at the individual home.

City & Nimman

Convenient for cafés, hospitals and city life. Check parking, road noise and building rules before choosing a condo or townhome.

San Sai & Mae Rim

Explore San Sai for residential communities and Mae Rim for more space and greenery. Confirm the commute to your regular destinations.

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02 / RENTING

Six things to confirm before renting a home

Total monthly costAsk which common fees, internet, pool care and garden care are included, and which utilities you pay separately.
Deposit and first paymentConfirm the amount, due dates, refund terms and any additional pet deposit in the written agreement.
Pets and permitted useGet written approval for your specific pets and clarify any restrictions on home business or subletting.
Furniture and appliancesCheck what stays in the home. Photograph existing wear and record an inventory at handover.
Repairs and upkeepAgree who arranges and pays for air-conditioning service, pool maintenance, gardening and repairs.
Move-in timingConfirm the availability date, lease length and any conditions for early departure before paying a reservation.

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03 / BUYING

A practical checklist before buying

Before paying a deposit, ask for documents and make the checks relevant to the property type. An independent Thai lawyer and the responsible authorities can verify legal details.

Title and seller

Match the seller's identity to the current land or condominium record. Check the original documents, boundaries and any registered obligations.

Access and services

Confirm legal access, water, electricity, drainage and the cost of any shared services. Visit after rain if flooding is a concern.

Building condition

Inspect structure, roof, leaks, electrical and plumbing systems. For a condo, ask about common fees, outstanding balances and building rules.

Contract and costs

Put the included items, deposit conditions, transfer date and each party's costs in writing. Obtain a transaction-specific estimate before committing.

Foreign buyers: ownership options differ for land, houses and condominium units. Obtain independent legal advice on the proposed structure before signing or transferring funds.

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04 / LAND SIZE

Thai land measurements, at a glance

Land area and indoor usable area use different units in listings. Compare the registered land size with the survey and the building's actual usable space.

1 rai ไร่4 ngan · 400 sq.wah · 1,600 sq.m.

1 ngan งาน100 sq.wah · 400 sq.m.

1 sq.wah ตารางวา4 sq.m.

Example: a 75 sq.wah plot is 300 sq.m. of land. The usable area of the house is a separate figure.

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Use the guides as a starting point, then compare actual homes and ask questions specific to each property.

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