It’s hardly surprising so many investors are interested in purchasing property on Koh Samui. The island is graced with continual fine weather and boasts some of the best scenery in the country – think beautiful bays, beaches and a largely untouched interior. And with the island’s authorities keen to preserve the beauty Koh Samui, the island remains safeguarded. For example, no high rises are permitted anywhere and beachfront land has its own additional sub-regulations.
Koh Samui has a lot more than beauty to offer its investors; it is cosmopolitan and has everything that a full-time inhabitant could wish for; schools, hospitals, shops and malls, and plenty of entertainment. It’s also just an hour’s flight to Bangkok with its easy connections to south-east Asia and the entire world.
There are further reasons why real estate investment Koh Samui makes sense. The island has many excellent architects and builders who have seamlessly formed teams to construct dream villas. These properties are certainly on par with those in similar tropical destinations elsewhere.
Let’s take a look at the type of properties that are currently finding favor with both local and foreign investors. The level of luxury can vary from simple elegance to the most modern and sophisticated looks – everything is possible.
Most villas being built on Koh Samui nowadays will have spacious interiors with easy access to the gardens beyond. This is ideal for a tropical setting such as Thailand, where the weather is always warm and usually sunny. Large glass panels and windows can be slid back, allowing guests to move inside and outside the property just whenever they want. Almost all properties feature swimming pools, which are an attractive outdoor focal point. There’s nothing better than moving from your living room or bedroom and in a few steps to be taking a refreshing dip.
Bedrooms almost invariably boast ensuite bathrooms which may have Balinese-style rains showers, granite Jacuzzis and even steam rooms. Many bedrooms will have terraces, allowing you relax outside. With well-chosen interior design, many bedrooms look as if they have just stepped out of a lifestyle magazine or a coffee table book.
Exteriors are equally important. Almost all villas are blessed with excellent locations and many will have sea views or be set on or very close to beach land. Gardens tend to be as spacious as the villas’ interiors and investors can expect beautifully landscaped settings, featuring tropical shrubs, plants and trees and perhaps water features such as ponds and fountains.
With most of Koh Samui’s road infrastructure being improved in the last few years, isolated villas have become more popular, thanks to their newfound accessibility. Gone are the days when dirt tracks had to be negotiated to get to many a home. These days well-maintained concrete roads make it easy to get to properties, and this has allowed the interior of the island to be opened up. Similarly the electrical grid as well as the water grid have now become more widespread in deep rural areas and serve many more homes than before.
If you are interested in real estate investment Koh Samui, there are considerably more firms who specialize in building new homes and buying and selling existing properties. It’s a mature market, and thanks to costs of living, it’s much easier to gain a solid foothold when it comes to property than in many similar destinations.
Once a property has been built or bought, it’s nowadays very easy to maintain, thanks to companies such as ours at Managing Samui. Every kind of maintenance can be undertaken from simple cleaning through to repairs, upgrades and even entire makeovers. There is absolutely no reason for a property of any kind to begin losing its value simply because of lack of upkeep or repairs.
Many investors are interested in living permanently on the island; many retire here, while others come to run businesses. They therefore live in their property full time. However, there is a very attractive rental market with properties being let to vacationers. If owners are living here parttime or are absent year-round, their villas can be let out, generating income while they are away. Managing Samui can look after all the aspects that investors find crucial when they wish to rent. We can, for example, take care of your guests, provide the services they need, and ensure that the villa remains in immaculate condition at all times. We can manage your bookings, should you need this, and we are also adept in marketing properties, making sure that target audiences click on them. If you are interested in real estate investment Koh Samui, please contact us at Managing Samui and we will be able to discuss your needs. We can help you to set up on the island and enjoy a dream tropical lifestyle.