{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Building permits and approvals matter because unapproved construction, extensions or pool additions can cause problems with transfer, insurance, resale or future renovation. Buyers should ask whether the building matches approved plans and whether all major additions were properly authorised.","category":"Building Permits","category_slug":"building-permits","confidence":"general_guide_information","created_at":"2026-07-06T16:45:00+07:00","daily_publish_cap":3,"date_published":"2026-07-06","display_date":"2026-07-06","drip_status":"published_stage4_local_expansion","freshness_warning":"Property availability, prices, ownership rules, taxes, fees and legal requirements can change. Confirm current details with a qualified Thai lawyer, licensed agent, accountant or relevant professional before signing or transferring funds.","id":"qa-00047-why-should-buyers-check-building-permits","image_ids":["img-hhpg-building-permits-and-approvals-0ff5c4d4","img-hhpg-building-plans-and-permits-f555cc6c"],"json_url":"/answer/why-should-buyers-check-building-permits.json","last_updated":"2026-07-06T16:45:00+07:00","public_disclaimer":"This website provides general Hua Hin property guide information only. It is not legal, financial, tax or investment advice.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2026-07-06T16:45:00+07:00","question":"Why should buyers check building permits?","question_intent":"hua_hin_localised_property_guide","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0700","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"hua-hin-property-guide","slug":"why-should-buyers-check-building-permits","source":"research_seed","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"research_seed","source_urls":[],"status":"published","tags":["building permits"]}