Luxury Villas in Thailand

Whether you’re searching for a luxury villa to serve as your family’s home, vacation house on the island, investment for capital appreciation or rental income, or any other reason, we can be of help! We’ll lend you a hand in your journey as you locate and, ultimately, acquire your own luxury villa for sale in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Our Wide Range of Luxury Villas for Sale in Koh Samui

Conrad Properties is a trusted name in the luxury real estate market. We have a massive collection of luxury villas for sale in Koh Samui: from elegant sea-view villas in Kamala, ultra-luxury beachfront villas for sale in Cape Yamu, prime properties in Laguna, and chic beachfront luxury villas for sale in Koh Samui on Bang Tao Beach, Nai Thon Beach, Layan Beach, and more.

We have very experienced and professional property advisors who are ready to assist you in your search for Koh Samui luxury villas for sale. They have tremendous knowledge of Koh Samui’s market and are updated with the recent news and regulations on the island. They are very qualified to assist you in what often appears to buyers or investors as a complex legal process when it comes to acquiring a Luxury Freehold Property or Leasehold Property in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Why Invest in Koh Samui Luxury Villas For Sale

In spite of its humble size of only a little over 500 square kilometers, the island of Koh Samui in Thailand — the country’s largest island — is considered one of the top resort islands in the globe.

In recent years, there has been a steadily growing interest in the purchase of luxury villas for sale in Koh Samui, particularly by expatriates, foreign retirees, and entrepreneurial individuals and even organizations. This should not be surprising since there are many reasons why it’s smart to consider purchasing luxury villas for sale in Koh Samui. Here are some of the top reasons:

ALLURE

First of all, there is no doubt that Koh Samui is known all over the world for its fresh, uncorrupted waters. It is considered a tropical island paradise that is quite hard to match in most Western countries. In addition, it has a beautiful temperate climate — perfect for those who want to relax and get away from their country’s harsh winter.

Over and above its natural beauty, the island is also home to a large number of cozy hotels, highly-rated restaurants, international stores, fun diving spots, lively nightlife options, vast golf courses, and many more.

PEOPLE

Koh Samui residents have earned a good name in the world due to their friendly and hospitable reputation. They are especially warm and accommodating toward foreigners who may need some help when they arrive on the island.

Thailand is called the ‘Land of Smiles’, and — not surprisingly — you’ll find the residents of Koh Samui beaming to you every single day. With their authentic smile and assistance, you won’t have to worry about navigating the island if you’re new.

Here’s an interesting tidbit: the Thai word for fun (‘sanook’) is regarded as a main feature of Thai culture. Hence, many Koh Samui residents (just like throughout the rest of Thailand) make their activities as 'sanook' as possible. Expect to be in for a lot of fun and various adventures if you decide to acquire a luxury villa for sale in Koh Samui!

INFRASTRUCTURE

Up to a few decades ago, the island was still relatively underdeveloped, but it has witnessed phenomenal growth in the past decade. Now, the island’s well-designed infrastructure also makes Koh Samui luxury villas for sale quite attractive to buyers from all over the world. It was even hailed as Thailand’s first ever smart city — even ahead of its capital, Bangkok.

As a matter of fact, two large hospitals have been constructed in Koh Samui to provide a high caliber of medical services to both residents and tourists. These are the Sririroj International Hospital and Bangkok Hospital Koh Samui. Retired individuals and medical tourists can rest assured that they will receive world-class care in the island through these medical institutions and others.

The island has over 1,000 free WiFi hotspots which, along with CCTV-driven vehicle license plate recognition systems, assist in plotting the island’s population density and tourist motions.

Of course, the island also has its own airport: Koh Samui International Airport, which is the second busiest airport in the country. This airport welcomes multiple domestic and international airlines, and over 16 million passengers every year.

EDUCATION

If you’re looking through luxury villas for sale in Koh Samui in the hopes of relocating there with your family, here’s some good news: Koh Samui has several high-caliber schools for children. These learning institutions charge reasonable fees and welcome all nationalities.

They offer English language primary and secondary education. There are also international schools in Koh Samui that follow the American as well as British curricula (an example is the British Curriculum International School, which was previously called Dulwich International College).

BCIS Koh Samui International School in Chalong — which opened its doors just a few years back — offers two curricula: the French programme and the Cambridge programme. It also houses the first planetarium throughout southern Thailand.

FOOD

A little trivia: Koh Samui is one of the world’s top suppliers of cashew, so a lot of dining places in the island serve gai med ma moung, a dish that consists of stir-fried chicken, cashew nuts, honey, garlic, sweet soy sauce, and dried chilis. (Pro tip: This tastes really good when eaten with steamed rice.)

Koh Samui has a mouthwatering cuisine that appeals to locals and foreigners alike. All over the island, many restaurants offer a variety of seafood dishes at ridiculously affordable prices.

Also, because it’s situated in the southern region of Thailand, Koh Samui cuisine uses a lot of coconut milk compared to other parts of Thailand (as well as the rest of the globe). Dishes in Koh Samui often make use of various spices such as turmeric, cloves, cumin, and aniseed. Many guests can testify that curries in Koh Samui are richer and tastier compared to other places, and because many of Koh Samui residents have Chinese ancestry, their cuisine is also heavily influenced by Chinese taste.

Some of Koh Samui island’s most highly-recommended dishes are pad thai, kuay tiew (noodle soup), tom yum goong (which is regarded as Thailand’s national dish), geng kheaw wan gai (green curry chicken), tom kha gai (chicken in coconut soup), and som tam (spicy papaya salad).

LIVING COSTS

The cost of living in Koh Samui is much lower compared to other places across the globe (even those that are also an island). In fact, an article entitled “Paradise Found: Where to Retire Abroad” in Fortune magazine named Koh Samui as one of the five best places in the world where someone can retire and "still live like a king on your savings". It should not come as a shock, then, that many retirees are interested in luxury villas for sale in Koh Samui.

REAL ESTATE MARKET

Last but not the least, the island of Koh Samui has one of the fastest growing property markets in the world today. A handful of international developers are building properties all over the island. Condominiums have been quickly increasing in number and becoming a popular choice for younger buyers, while Koh Samui luxury villas for sale appeal to the more mature crowd who are looking for a long-term investment or their own family or retirement home in this tropical paradise.

Luckily, after observing the various developments happening in the area, the Thai government has taken action to ensure the island’s sustainability. It has stringent laws for protecting Koh Samui’s natural surroundings, and has imposed reasonable height restrictions for real estate developments.

If you’re considering purchasing a luxury villa for sale in Koh Samui, you’ll be happy to hear that the average price of properties in the island is much lower compared to most of the world’s tourist destinations: it’s 16.72% cheaper than Bangkok, 25.28% cheaper than Liverpool, 32.98% cheaper than Adelaide, and a whopping 53.90% cheaper than New York.

Process For Acquiring Koh Samui Luxury Villas For Sale

Are you a foreign national who’s eager to relocate with your family to scenic Koh Samui? Or are you a foreigner who’s keen to purchase your very own Koh Samui property that has a high potential for appreciation? Whichever you are or whatever other objective you may have, there are ways for you to buy luxury villas for sale in Koh Samui.

First things first: the Land Code of Thailand does not permit foreign nationals to own nor improve real estate properties in the country. Having said that, foreigners can purchase a house, luxury villas for sale in Koh Samui, or any other type of real estate in the country’s biggest island using any of these two means:

Method #1 – A long-term contract with leasehold

Buyers of luxury villas for sale in Koh Samui can utilize a lease contract that covers a period of 30 years. This said contract is renewable or extendable by up to two times. You will be regarded as the rightful owner of the freehold in that timeframe.

With this method, foreign nationals can hold real estate property for a maximum total of 90 years. However, keep in mind that a foreign national loses ownership of the property once the contract ends, since the material asset will then be removed from the estate.

Method #2 – A company with limited liability

For foreigners with bigger pockets, you can also acquire Koh Samui luxury villas for sale using a freehold.

To do this, you need to establish a limited liability company in Thailand, which will serve as the owner of freehold land under the company’s name. One of your company’s owners or investors can hold a maximum of 49 percent, and two or more foreign shareholders are allowed. The foreigner can act as the company’s managing director, holding authority over votes and other shares, along with absolute power over the purchased property.

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