Reach more buyers
Close deals with international buyers whose lawyers would normally reject standard leases or risky company structures.
Secure. · Legal. · Financeable.
Sell faster and increase your project's value.
Better-than-Freehold® helps you reach more investors and sell faster. We offer a bank-standard structure with international financing for up to half the property's value, giving your investors the security they need to commit. It's the lawyer-approved way to secure property interests in Thailand.
Next Step
Losing buyers to leasehold and legal worries?
Register to access our developer guide, sales playbook, financing details, and the path for securing your current inventory.
How It Works
We handle the complexity; you focus on Building
You continue to build, market, and sell your project exactly as you always have. Better-than-Freehold® doesn't change your construction or sales process. Instead, it provides a professional, secure structure for your buyers at the point of completion.
We replace risky “handshake” leases with a professional team. By adding an independent security agent, we ensure your buyers' rights are always protected and enforceable. This is the high-level security that ensures your deals pass legal review and move smoothly to completion.
- TIN: holds legal title to the property in Thailand.
- SPH Trustees: protects your property rights in a secure, regulated Trust.
- CBSA: your independent protector and enforcement expert.
- SVC: provides secure international funding for your property interests.
Structural legal opinion
Nishimura & Asahi, Tokyo
Tax compliance review
Forvis Mazars
Trustee regulation
Labuan Financial Services Authority
For Property Developers
Four ways we help you sell more
International financing (Q1 2027)
Our bank-standard structure (asset-backed and securitised) is designed to allow buyers to access financing for up to half the property’s value, helping them commit with confidence.
Freehold-equivalent lifetime security
We deliver a 30-year lease plus guaranteed options to renew or sell, providing the same long-term rights as local ownership.
Built for buyer due diligence
Backed by top-tier legal and tax advice, our model is built to pass even the strictest professional checks, ensuring your deals move smoothly to completion.
How it fits your project
How Better-than-Freehold® works in your sales process
Fits your existing model
Better-than-Freehold® slots in at the point of sale without affecting your build or timeline. We provide the secure legal foundation for your buyers pre and post completion.
Built to pass buyer-lawyer due diligence
We replace risky workarounds with a transparent, contract-based structure that Thai law respects. It’s built to survive professional due diligence, ensuring your deals move forward without legal delays.
Reach more buyers with BtF finance (Q1 2027)
Our upcoming international funding facilities mean investors only need half the property’s value in cash. This makes your development more attractive, supports stronger pricing, and speeds up your entire sales process.
Why Now
The market has changed. Your strategy should too.
International interest in Thai property is still high, but the old ways of holding it are failing. Today's investors and buyers are more cautious; they expect real security and will walk away if they don't find it. Developers who offer a professional, lawyer-approved structure will lead the market over the next 18 months.
01 / Beyond “Handshake” promises
Real security, not promises
The era of “30+30+30” lease promises is over. Investors and buyers no longer accept lease renewals that depend on a future owner’s cooperation. They want a structure that holds for the long term, regardless of who owns the land.
02 / Nominee enforcement
A clean break from nominee risks and grey areas
Using local names to hide ownership is now being strictly investigated across Thailand. With new laws and thousands of companies under review, investors are looking for a fully legal, transparent way to secure their rights. Better-than-Freehold® replaces these risky workarounds with a professional, transparent model that is fully recognised by Thai law.
03 / First-mover finance
First mover advantage in finance (Q1 2027)
Better-than-Freehold® is built to be trusted by international institutional lenders. By adopting this model now, you position your project to offer secure financing in early 2027, making your properties more accessible and easier to sell.
Compare
How Better-than-Freehold® compares to the structures you can offer today
| Feature | Better-than-Freehold® | 30-year lease | Nominee company | Decline foreign sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal for foreigners | Yes | Yes | Prohibited | n/a |
| Buyer security beyond 30 years | Yes, multi-term guaranteed | No, depends on renewal | n/a | n/a |
| Buyer financing available | Yes, up to 50% LTV | No | No | n/a |
| Survives buyer's lawyer due diligence | Yes | Increasingly no | No | n/a |
| Closes the sales velocity gap | Yes | Slowing | Closing fast | Lost sales |
| Developer's own legal exposure | None | None | Severe and increasing | None |
Every row reflects a specific legal, contractual, or commercial position, not a marketing claim.
Why our structure legally stands up in Thai courts
Thai courts often reject property structures that try to hide who is really in control. Better-than-Freehold® is different because it is fully transparent and follows the law exactly. There are no hidden deals or secret owners. Every contract is professionally drafted and disclosed, and your investors' and buyers' rights are protected by an independent security agent, ensuring they stay safe regardless of who owns the property in the future.
What it costs
Better-than-Freehold® is designed to work for any project, from single villas to large developments. Our fees are tailored to your project's size and complexity. Most importantly, setup and annual costs are handled at the final stage of the sale, so they don't slow down your initial reservations. You can find clear cost examples and a detailed walkthrough of a typical transaction by registering in our developer portal.
Next Step
Ready to boost your sales?
Register now to access our complete sales guide, detailed financing terms (launching early 2027), and a step-by-step example of how the numbers work for a typical property sale. Get everything you need to start closing more deals with confidence.
Your Situation
Which path is right for your project?
Launching a new project?
Get professional-grade protection from the start. We provide a lawyer-approved structure that helps your sales team close deals from the very first reservation.
Want to lead the market?
Gain a major advantage over your competitors. By offering a secure structure that others lack, you can capture a larger share of the market over the next 18 months. It’s a positioning decision that builds long-term value.
Struggling with stalled deals?
Bring leads back to the table. If potential investors and buyers have walked away due to legal concerns, we provide the security their lawyers demand. You can even convert existing reservations into successful completions before they finish.
Worried about your company structure?
Move to a fully compliant model today. We provide a clean, professional conversion path that protects your business and ensures you are ready for the future.
Next Step
Access the Better-than-Freehold® developer portal
Sign up for a complete look at the Better-than-Freehold® model. Our developer portal includes:
- Our Secure Model - a written guide to how our professional structure works in practice to safeguard your investors’ and buyers’ property interests.
- Expert Legal Advice - simple summaries of the legal and tax protections that underpin your project.
- Your Path to Registration - a clear, step-by-step guide through the process and ongoing management of your property interests.
- Developer Resource Centre - downloadable guides and articles covering everything a developer needs to know about the Thai property market today.
- Integration & Funding - how to slot our structure into your sales process and leverage our upcoming international financing (early 2027).
- Sales Support Library - buyer and investor-facing guides and comparison tools to help your sales team close deals faster and more effectively.