Samui Real Estate

With demand for properties remaining high on Koh Samui, a steady stream of businesses in the real estate industry have continued to select the island as their base of operations. Thai and foreign developers alike have played a role in seriously raising the quality of product on the market, with the construction of luxurious villas and even entire gated neighborhoods, meaning would be buyers will never want for choice on this tropical paradise.

As the market grows, bigger names are coming in as well, and the island is beginning to witness a dearth of branded residences, offering the service and facilities of a five star hotel in residences available for full time purchase. At the lower end of the market, the growth is coming in the form of smaller condominium projects, similar to those be found in resort areas throughout Asia and the world. Strongly attractive thanks to not only the prospect of luxurious properties but also as an investment opportunity, these are perfect for those looking to make a profit renting their property out while out of country. Many of these condos also come with top end service and facilities, including pools, gold courses, in addition to management and maintenance plans, removing many of the headaches from absentee ownership.

The overall economic climate has seen property sales on Koh Samui take a slight dip, especially when compared to the booming market of just a few years ago. However, this slowdown has come with a silver lining, as prices are more affordable than ever before. The island’s beaches and mountains are dotted with ever more developments, so there is certainly no shortage of supply. Small bungalows and serviced condos are selling particularly well with the retirement set, and those seeking absolute luxury continue to find the spectacular private villas well worth the cost. Developments on the island are becoming more cosmopolitan as well; quaint bamboo bungalows are quickly becoming a thing of the past, and modern design and stylish interiors are becoming more and more prevalent.

As prices stabilize, both large corporations and private investors alike are finding the market slowdown to be an enormous opportunity for future gain. As standards of construction rise to meet the increasingly sophisticated demand side of the market’s expectations, a new crop of professional management services like EP Samui are also guiding investors. The change in modus operandi from quick, profitable flips to long term, value holding investments has necessitated this development of higher quality management services.

The local government is also doing its part to encourage growth. New policies have been put into effect that make infrastructure on the island a serious practical focus. Projects such as a new ring road, improved handling of water runoff, and upgrades to the water and electricity supply are making Koh Samui more attractive by the day. Western supermarkets and shops are coming in as well, and it won’t be long before foreigners on Koh Samui can enjoy literally all the comforts of home in paradise. A strong market and improving infrastructure, in addition to direct international flights, easy connectivity to nearby islands, a vast array of possible activities and the stunning tropical beauty combine to make Koh Samui an extremely attractive destination for investors of all types and budgets.