Condo Inspection Checklist for New-Build Handover in Thailand

A condo inspection checklist helps a buyer record the condition of a delivered apartment, compare it with the agreed specification and track defects through to reinspection. For an agent supporting a Thailand new-build purchase, the practical task is to keep the evidence and responsibilities clear. A viewing record or developer brochure does not replace the inspection of the actual unit.

Define who will attend, what will be checked and who can make decisions before the appointment. The buyer, agent, developer representative and independent inspector have different roles.

The agent can organise documents, identify the unit and maintain the issue record. A qualified inspector should assess technical matters within the agreed inspection scope. Ask the developer representative who will acknowledge the report and coordinate responses. Confirm separately who is authorised to sign any handover document.

Keep legal and payment decisions outside a physical checklist. If a form affects acceptance, outstanding obligations or a payment decision, obtain advice on that document and the applicable contract. Do not infer a universal right to withhold payment or postpone transfer from the existence of a defect.

MSPro’s support for property agents includes documentation and developer communication. That role should not be described as engineering inspection, certification of a unit or a guarantee that a developer will remedy a defect.

Bring the documents that describe the apartment being delivered. A new home inspection checklist becomes useful when an observation can be compared with a defined requirement.

Assemble the unit reference and floor plan, agreed finishes and equipment specifications, relevant written variations, earlier issue records and the developer’s proposed handover paperwork. Check that every item relates to the same unit and the current agreement.

Ask which services will be available for inspection and which areas can be accessed. If a function cannot be checked, mark it “not tested” with the reason. Do not use a tick to mean both “passed” and “could not inspect.”

Give each photograph a traceable location. A wide image should identify the room or feature, while a closer image records the concern. Keep the original files and reference them in the log.

Use a snagging checklist to record observable issues and route technical questions to the appropriate specialist. Do not open electrical panels, dismantle equipment or perform hazardous tests as part of an informal agent walkthrough.

Review visible finishes, doors and windows, fitted items, sanitary fixtures and the equipment included in the agreed specification. Record missing items, damage, signs of moisture and functions that need demonstration or specialist assessment.

Thai developer AP Thailand’s published inspection guidance identifies floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, plumbing and electrical installations as inspection areas. Its separate quality-control explanation also distinguishes the apartment, common areas and building systems. These are useful scope references, not proof that a particular unit has passed inspection.

For each area, distinguish three outcomes: no issue observed within the check performed, an issue recorded, or not assessed. A visual walkthrough cannot establish the condition of concealed work.

Keep common-area observations separate from defects inside the purchased apartment. Record who can answer questions about shared systems or unfinished facilities; do not treat the unit checklist as certification of the whole building.

A new build snagging checklist should identify an issue precisely enough for another person to locate it and report what happened next. Use the following fields for each entry:

• Issue ID and exact room or location.
• Observation written in factual language.
• Photo or video reference.
• Relevant specification item, where applicable.
• Person or team asked to respond.
• Developer’s proposed action and stated target date, if supplied.
• Current status: reported, response received, repair reported complete or rechecked.
• Reinspection evidence and any remaining question.

Illustrative entry: “B-01, bathroom basin cabinet: moisture visible beneath the basin after the representative demonstrated the tap; photos B-01a and B-01b; request technical assessment and a written response.” This describes an observation without guessing its cause.

Avoid entries such as “bad plumbing” or “everything fixed.” They do not define the location, evidence or scope of the later check. If the developer uses a separate reporting system, retain a cross-reference between its issue number and your log.

Send the consolidated record through the agreed channel and ask for acknowledgment. Record what the developer accepts, disputes or needs to investigate. Acknowledgment of receipt is not the same as agreement about the cause, remedy or completion date.

When a repair is reported complete, recheck the relevant item within the appropriate inspection scope. Keep the original observation and add the result; do not overwrite the history. If technical assessment is needed, the agent should coordinate that assessment rather than mark the item passed personally.

For the final property handover checklist, reconcile open issues, items not tested, supplied keys or access devices, equipment information and the documents actually provided. Record what remains outstanding and who is responsible for the next action. Repair timing and the effect of any signed acceptance depend on the specific arrangements.

Before closing the inspection file, assign every open item a next action and an owner. Share the factual record with the buyer and relevant project contact. The useful outcome is traceability: which issue was observed, what response was received and what evidence supports the latest status.