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The Best Neighborhoods to Buy Property in Koh Samui – Part One

Are you looking for the best Koh Samui neighborhoods to buy a property in? With its location beside the gulf, the island of Koh Samui in Thailand has gorgeous beaches, picturesque views, and pristine natural resources. All of these make it both a popular tourist destination and real estate investment site.

Here are eight of the best neighborhoods in Koh Samui where you can find your next home or real estate investment:

How to Buy a Property in Phuket, Thailand

Many people are looking to buy a property in Phuket, Thailand's richest province and considered the jewel in the crown of the country’s tourism industry. Located a half-day’s drive away from the country’s capital (i.e., Bangkok), Phuket is just a few hours away by plane from nearly every major city in Asia, counting those in China and even in India.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the island — also called the “Jewel of the Andaman Sea” — welcomed over 10 million tourists every year. As Thailand’s largest island, it’s undoubtedly a popular choice for tourists and it’s very easy to enter from the Phuket International Airport. However, Phuket also welcomes people for longer stays, such as retirement.

How to Buy Property in Koh Phangan, Thailand

People from all over the world are buying properties in Koh Phangan, Thailand for personal use or business purposes. There are a number of good reasons why properties in Thailand’s fifth largest island (which is sometimes spelled as Koh Pha-ngan) are currently selling like hotcakes.

While the island is arguably most popular for its monthly Full Moon Party, which is held at Haad Rin Beach and welcomes about 30,000 attendees (majority are tourists), thousands of people regularly visit it to enjoy its white-sand beaches. In addition, it also has many fun attractions such as diving (you can choose from more than 20 sites), kayaking, snorkeling, and more.

Phuket Luxury Real Estate Market Outlook

In this article we are going to take a look at Phuket Luxury Real Estate Market Outlook.

The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging years that the world ever faced. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, practically no part of the world was spared from the effects of lockdowns, infections, and (worst of all) deaths.

Virtually every industry — from healthcare, to education, travel and tourism, food service, manufacturing, fitness, banking, automotive, gambling, and many others — experienced significant disruption in their operations.

The Best Places to Buy a Villa in Koh Samui

Are you looking for the best place to buy a villa in Koh Samui? If yes, keep on reading.

Koh Samui, located in the Southern Gulf of Thailand, is one of Thailand’s most popular islands for international tourists, retirees, and investors. This should not come as a surprise due to its amazing features: pristine coastline beaches, gorgeous and unobstructed views of the sea, and immaculate nature.

The island also implements strict building codes and regulations; for instance, no building can stand over 12 meters tall, thus ensuring uninterrupted panoramic views of the sea from anywhere in the island. In addition to that, more schools, hospitals, transportation hubs, and other facilities are being developed in Koh Samui, making the island a smart choice for investors looking to buy a villa, either for permanent residence or as a rental property.

What is Freehold and Leasehold Property Ownership in Thailand?

Breathtaking beaches, gorgeous weather all-year-round, rich culture, and hospitable people (it is, after all, “The Land of Smiles”)… There’s a lengthy list of reasons why Thailand attracts plenty of tourists year after year. With all of these, it’s not surprising that every year, tens of thousands of foreign nationals express interest in buying a property in this country.

Koh Samui Building Regulations and Zoning Rules

Building Regulation in Koh Samui, is explained here in detail. The island is divided into several zoning system where only certain types of development are allowed in some zones, and in in others, no building of any kind is permitted. Let’s take a look at each of them!

Thailand Real Estate Market Outlook 2021

Although 2020 was undeniably a very difficult year for everyone, it also brought some great opportunities in the real estate market. On a global scale, the coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted (and continues to impact) various industries, such as the healthcare, education, food, and fitness industry, among many others. Citizens, in fear of the contagious virus, had no choice but to close shop suddenly and swiftly when the pandemic first hit in early 2020. At the same time, there are now some great property discounts available because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Dot Property Thailand Awards 2019: Conrad Properties Wins “Best Real Estate Agency”

Among more than 200 real estate agencies in Thailand, thanks to the hard work, dedication, and passion of Conrad Property Team, we are proud to announce that we received the DOT Property award for the "Best Real Estate Agency" for 2019.

Top 5 Secluded Beaches in Koh Samui

Koh-Samui is the 2nd largest island, located off the east coast of Thailand. Beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, turquoise sea, scenic sunsets ...