30 June 2026 marks the expiry of a temporary relief measure that significantly reduced the cost of completing property transactions in Thailand. Since 22 April 2025, properties valued at up to 7 million baht have been subject to a nominal rate of 0.01% on two key fees:
- transfer fee — 0.01% instead of the standard 2%;
- mortgage registration fee — 0.01% instead of the standard 1%.
From 1 July 2026, both fees are due to revert to their standard rates.Why the Relief Was Introduced
The measure was introduced as a stimulus for the housing market, designed to support activity in the affordable and mid-market segments. For buyers, it offered meaningful savings on transaction costs; for the market as a whole, it provided an additional boost to sales and helped accelerate the turnover of properties.What This Means for the Market
Even if foreign buyers are not directly eligible for the relief, its expiry still has broader implications for the market. While the reduced rates were in place, transaction volumes were higher and some buyers moved quickly to close deals before the window closed. After 30 June, a short-term slowdown in activity is likely, along with a reassessment of price expectations among sellers.
What Changes for Buyers
For buyers of flats and houses, the end of the relief means higher transaction costs. The difference between 0.01% and the standard rates is most pronounced on properties near the upper end of the 7 million baht threshold, where the savings were greatest. Two groups of buyers are likely to respond differently: - those who are already ready to proceed will look to complete before the deadline;
- those who are still undecided will need to recalculate their budgets after 30 June, factoring in the higher fees.