{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Payments should be tied to clearly defined, independently verifiable construction milestones rather than dates alone. Retain enough money to encourage completion and defect correction. The contract should address permits, specification, substitutions, delays, inspection, insurance, title or lease registration, handover, warranties and default. Use independent legal and technical advisers throughout the build.","category":"Building in Khao Lak","category_slug":"building-in-khao-lak","confidence":"generated_from_public_sources","created_at":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+00:00","daily_publish_cap":2,"date_published":"2026-07-11","display_date":"2026-07-11","drip_status":"published_seed","freshness_warning":"Property prices, availability, construction progress, rental rules and legal requirements can change. Confirm current details with the developer, seller, property manager, Thai lawyer or qualified adviser.","id":"qa-00072-how-should-an-off-plan-villa-payment-s","image_ids":["klpg_img_0376","klpg_img_0435","klpg_img_0242","klpg_img_0377"],"json_url":"/answer/how-should-an-off-plan-villa-payment-schedule-be-structured.json","last_updated":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+00:00","public_disclaimer":"This is general property guide information only, not legal, tax, financial or investment advice. Confirm the current position before signing documents or transferring funds.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2026-07-11T04:44:07+00:00","question":"How should an off-plan villa payment schedule be structured?","question_intent":"manual","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:44:07 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"khao-lak-property-guide","slug":"how-should-an-off-plan-villa-payment-schedule-be-structured","source":"manual","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"manual","source_urls":[],"status":"published","tags":["manual","reviewed"]}