Investment in Thailand Real Estate
Phuket is one of the last havens in the world where you can invest in property safely and receive a handsome return on capital.
There are currently over 250 new developments happening on the island (January 2008) and many more to come as the property boom here is still in its infancy. All developments are selling well and remarkably quickly and already many are sold out and the same developers moving on to new ones. Most experienced brokers and developers in Phuket see no end in sight to the property boom here and many see at least 10 years of growth ahead, if not more!
Why invest in Phuket?
Phuket is undecidedly becoming the new playground of Asia and despite a small island (550 kilometers square) has every modern amenity including, international hospitals and schools, modern infrastructure and roads, broadband communications, beautiful beaches and landscape, the finest hotels and restaurants, international shoppingalls, friendly welcoming people, relaxed living and little crime, and last of all a warm climate all year around. Several new marinas and golf courses are also being built.
How it works
When buying off plan (as opposed to resale property) you put down a reservation deposit to reserve the plot, Villa, Condo etc. and then usually within 30 days after seeking legal advice and contracts being vetted and due diligence carried out, [Siam Legal Advice] you sign contracts and pay the first installment of anything between 15-30% of the sales price and the reminder over a period in stage payments based on build completion until it is finished which is usually approximately one year since for most developments. By buying this way you get the opportunity to buy at up to 30% or more below market value. The reason you can save so much is the developers wish to attract early buyers who have no hurry to occupy the property but realize the benefits and significant savings of buying early. This asses the developer with early buyers' confidence in the project and gives an injection of capital and security for the bank and aids the projects finances. It is a case of WIN, WIN for all parties! During the build stage it is normal for prices to rise substantively due to material cost increases and to enable the developer and buyer to maximize their returns. It is only right that those, which buy first, pay less than those whom buy last.
Investment return
The above example shows that for a small outlay you can spread your payments over one year and receive a large capital gain even before you move in! Many investors do just that flip and sell the property shortly after completion. However, it is probably wiser to hold on to it as with the prices rising by 15-20% per annual plus substances inflation, Phuket property makes a very sound investment indeed over the longer term. You can also rent out the property and receive a rental income as well.
Investment Overview:
Rental yield returns of 8% guaranteed for up to 5 years!
Does your bank offer the same return on a deposit or savings account?
There are few places now in the world a better investment than in Phuket, Thailand.
Phuket is fast becoming the playground of Asia and offers the savvy investor the best property investment opportunities.
First, the cost of living is approximately a third of that in the UK and other European countries. There are many exciting and value for money off plan projects being developed from condos to luxury villas in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui and Hua Hin.
Beside, buying property as an investment, you have the added advantage of a holiday home in paradise.
Land has doubled in price in the last 3 years and continues to show no slow down while the land stock is available. Beach front land is now at a premium in every location.
Investors, retirees, 2nd holiday home buyers are all borrowing in with amazing capital returns of up to 40% on their original investment.
Putting your property in a rental pool can offer a rental return of up to 8% pa or more.
Subject to individual project's offer and T & C.
