Investor's Guide to Developer Documentation
The key question for investors is: how to ensure the reliability of an overseas project? To eliminate unnecessary doubts, it is essential to verify the developer's documents and reputation.
What documents should an investor request?
Before concluding a transaction, experts recommend reviewing the permitting, legal, and investment documents, as well as familiarizing yourself with the project's construction progress.
— Official Construction Permits. Each phase and building has its own construction permit, which specifies the building type, number of floors, area, and other characteristics. All permits can be viewed in English via the link.
— Positive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Phuket. This is a mandatory government permit. It confirms that a large-scale construction project (like Layan Verde) has been approved after a thorough check for compliance with Thailand's strict environmental standards. Construction is illegal without this document. The EIA assesses the impact on the island's unique nature, soil, and water resources; the permissible load on local infrastructure; the environmental protection measures the developer is obligated to implement, and other factors. The project's EIA can be viewed via this link.
— Due Diligence is a comprehensive legal, financial, and technical verification of an asset (business, real estate, securities) before a transaction. In the context of real estate investment (for example, in Layan Verde), this is a mandatory step for an investor that cannot be skipped. The main goal is to identify all hidden risks, issues, and pitfalls. Legal, financial, technical, and market aspects are reviewed. The Due Diligence report, current as of autumn 2025, is available via the link.
— EDGE Certification (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies). The Layan Verde project has officially received this certification, confirming the buildings' energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. Natural resource savings are up to 45%. The document is available via the link.
Construction Progress Analysis
The developer, VillaCarte Group, provides investors with regular photo and video reports from the construction site. Additionally, on the Layan Verde website in the Construction Progress section, you can track the project's implementation status. Investors can monitor progress remotely.
In short, the key points:
To verify Layan Verde, an investor should take three steps:
— Request the complete set of permits and contractual documents.
— Check the reputation and experience of the partners (Dewan, SHMA, Dusit).
— Monitor the construction progress through official reports.
This approach minimizes risks and turns real estate investment into a transparent process.