Turn “No” into “Yes”
Provide a fully compliant, secure alternative for buyers and investors who are uncomfortable with traditional nominee models.
For Real Estate Agents
Close more deals with international investors and buyers.
Stop losing sales to legal worries about old ownership models. We provide a professional, transparent structure built to pass any lawyer's review and fully compliant with Thai law. You bring the investor/buyer; we handle the legal details with their advisors to ensure a smooth completion.
Next Step
Why deals are stalling in 2026
Deals that were easy to close in the past are now stalling at the final stage. Register to access our investor/buyer guides and partner resources. We show you why international property deals are failing legal reviews and how Better-than-Freehold® keeps your sales moving.
The Market Reality
Buyers are asking tougher questions
Today's foreign buyers and investors are more careful. They've seen the news, spoken with their lawyers, and are looking for safer options than old nominee structures or simple leaseholds. Agents who can offer a secure, legally sound solution early in the process are better positioned to close deals.
Why this matters now
Increased focus on property ownership rules
As Thai authorities increase their focus on property ownership, investors need more than just a handshake. They need a professional, transparent, secure structure they can trust.
Agent Benefits
How BtF® supports agents
Stop deals from stalling
Avoid long negotiations over inheritance or ownership risks. We provide the documented answers that lawyers need to see.
Focus on your sale
You bring the buyer and investor; we manage the complex legal architecture with their legal team, ensuring a smooth path to completion.
Referral Terms
Transparent rewards for your referrals
We offer competitive referral commissions that are disclosed as soon as you register. Our payment terms are designed to reward your professional support, with timing tied directly to the successful completion of the deal.
Sign up to view our full commission schedule and payment details.
Referral Triggers
When to introduce BtF®
You don't need to be a legal expert. You only need to recognise when a buyer or investor has concerns that our structure can solve.
Introduce BtF® when an investor asks:
- →What happens after the first 30 years?
- →Can I easily resell the property later?
- →Can my family inherit the property without a court battle?
- →Is this more secure than using a nominee company?
- →Will my lawyer be able to understand and approve this?
- →Can I get financing for this property? (50% LTV launching Q1 2027)
When these questions appear, bring BtF® in before the buyer loses confidence or the deal stalls.
Next Step
“Will my lawyer sign off on this?”
Sign up to access our buyer and investor explainers and professional materials. These tools help you answer tough questions from cautious investors and their legal teams when traditional ownership models are no longer sufficient.
Practical Script
What to say to buyers
Don't get caught up in legal or tax questions. Provide a simple introduction to Better-than-Freehold®, and we'll handle the technical details with the investor/buyer's legal team. This keeps your conversation commercial and protects your professional position as an agent.
“There is a documented structure designed for foreign buyers who want stronger long-term rights than ordinary leasehold without using nominee ownership. I can introduce you to the BtF® team so your lawyer can review the documents directly.”
This keeps the conversation commercial, accurate, and safely inside your role as the agent.
What You Can Offer
The same client. Two very different conversations.
Traditional property setups often get stuck when investors/buyers start asking about renewals, reselling, inheritance, or ownership risks. BtF® provides a professional alternative: a fully disclosed structure designed to pass legal scrutiny. This gives you a reliable way to address investor concerns and move directly toward a successful completion.
What stops your deals from closing
- ✕Risky Ownership Structures: legacy nominee structures are under increased scrutiny, making investors nervous.
- ✕Standard Lease Limitations: a simple 30-year lease often fails to satisfy buyers or investors looking for long-term security and clear renewal rights.
- ✕Personal Workarounds: using a Thai spouse for ownership is a narrow solution that often doesn’t provide a complete answer.
- ✕Lawyer Rejections: deals often fail when the buyer’s legal team cannot find a transparent, documented path to follow.
Why Better-than-Freehold is the stronger choice
- ✓Better than Nominees: a professional, transparent, secure structure that provides a safer path than traditional nominee setups.
- ✓Registered Rights: a lease registered at the Land Office with a legally documented right to renew - not just an informal promise.
- ✓Future-Proofed: addresses buyer and investor concerns about inheritance and reselling from day one.
- ✓Professional Support: we provide the professional paperwork that investors/buyers and their lawyers need to see to move forward.
What BtF® is, in one line
BtF® is a professional alternative to legacy ownership models, combining registered rights and legal security into a transparent structure fully compliant with Thai property law and the latest regulatory requirements.
Your Role
You focus on the sale, we'll handle the rest.
Keep your focus on what you do best: sourcing properties and closing deals. When an investor/buyer raises questions about long-term security, refer them to the BtF® team. We manage the legal and tax details with their advisors, so you don't need to explain technical mechanics.
Better-than-Freehold® provides international buyers and investors with a secure, professional alternative to legacy ownership models, offering a superior rights package that is fully compliant with Thai property law.
Clear Expectations
What BtF® is not
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Not foreign freehold title
Thai land laws are respected; this is not a way for foreigners to own land title directly.
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No nominee shareholders
We don’t use nominees. The structure is transparent, disclosed, and legally compliant.
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No automatic 90-year leases
We don’t promise “automatic” renewals. We provide contractually documented rights to new leases that are legally enforceable.
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No “off-the-record” deals
Everything is documented. Your investor/buyer’s lawyer can review every detail directly.
Better-than-Freehold® is a professional alternative to legacy ownership models, providing a transparent and fully compliant pathway for international buyers and investors.
Referral Process
How to move your deals forward with BtF®
Spot the roadblock
Notice when an investor/buyer is unsure about standard lease terms or the safety of traditional/legacy ownership models.
Make the referral to BtF®
Connect the investor/buyer or the project details with the Better-than-Freehold® team.
Initial review
We quickly determine if the property and the buyer/investor’s needs align with our secure structure.
Lawyer approval
The investor/buyer’s lawyer or advisor reviews our professional documentation before they commit to the deal.
Deal closing support
If everything fits, BtF® supports the transaction process alongside the other professionals involved to ensure a smooth completion.
Your Client Base
Identifying the right referrals
Existing nominee clients
Help current owners move from risky nominee setups to a professional, transparent structure. We handle the assessment; you keep the relationship.
New international buyers and investors
Perfect for investors/buyers who want more security than a standard lease. We provide the legal paperwork; you focus on the sale.
Sellers with ownership hurdles
Refer listings that are struggling to attract foreign interest. We’ll check if the property fits our model and help unlock the deal.
Next Step
Ready to offer a superior solution?
Register now to access the professional tools and technical details you need to close more international sales. Inside, you'll find:
- The BtF® Structure - a written guide to how our professional model works to safeguard your buyers’ and investors’ property interests.
- Expert Legal Advice - simple summaries of the legal and tax protections that underpin our structure.
- Your Path to Registration - a clear, stage-by-stage guide through the process and ongoing management of property interests.
- Agent Resource Centre - downloadable guides and articles covering everything a professional needs to know about the Thai property market today.
- Agent Briefing Pack - essential talking points and guides to help you manage investor conversations professionally.
- Commission Schedule - clear information on referral fees, payment terms, and how we reward our partners.