Invest Smart in Phuket Real Estate
Honest advice, real data, and local expertise — because your money deserves better than influencer hype.
The Reality Check
What influencers, developers, and most agents won't tell you
Influencer Commissions
Social media influencers promoting off-plan projects earn up to 10% commission from developers. That's whose side they're on — the seller's, not yours.
Massive Oversupply
Over 10,000 new units are delivered yearly on Phuket alone. About 72,000 units were offered in early 2024 — 10,000 remained unsold. The pile-up is real.
300,000+ Empty Properties
Across Thailand, hundreds of thousands of properties sit vacant. Many developments are unfinished. Many investors can't resell.
No Buyer Protection
Thailand has no EU-level consumer protection for property buyers. If a developer goes bankrupt, your deposit may be gone. Due diligence isn't optional — it's survival.
Hotel License Required
Short-term rentals under 30 days require a hotel license under Thailand's Hotel Act. Most condos don't qualify. Enforcement is increasing since 2023.
Thai Nominee = High Risk
Buying land or a house through a company with a Thai nominee shareholder carries serious confiscation risk. Only condominiums can be owned freehold by foreigners.
The Market in Numbers
Real data, not developer brochures — because informed decisions start here
Phuket 2024: Record New Supply
Approximately 10,000–15,000 new condo units were launched on Phuket in 2024 alone, depending on reporting methodology. That's a record. More supply means more competition for tenants and buyers — and more pressure on prices and yields.
~1.64 Million Vacant Units Nationwide
Thailand has an estimated 1.64 million unoccupied residential units. Not every property finds a tenant. Not every investment appreciates. The 'it always goes up' narrative doesn't survive contact with these numbers.
Macro Headwinds Are Real
Household debt, tighter lending, and regulatory actions by Bank of Thailand all affect property valuations. Price indices based on actual mortgage data show that growth is far from linear. Context matters — especially when someone is selling you a dream.
We Do It Differently
Our investment approach protects your money first
We Don't Chase Commissions
We don't take inflated developer commissions for pushing off-plan projects. Our advice is based on what's good for you, not our wallet.
Secondary Market Focus
The best deals aren't on billboards. We find undervalued properties on the secondary market — finished, verified, often 20–40% below new-build prices.
Full Legal Due Diligence
Title check, ownership verification, contract review, foreign quota status — we cover every legal detail before you sign anything.
Long-Term Relationships
We invest in relationships, not transactions. We want you to come back — and refer your friends — because we treated your money like our own.
How We Earn — And How We Avoid Conflicts
You deserve to know whose interests your advisor serves
Who Pays the Commission?
In Thailand's residential market, the seller (typically the developer or property owner) pays the agent's commission — usually 3–5%. This is standard practice. We don't charge buyers a separate fee.
The Conflict You Should Understand
When an agent earns more by selling you a higher-priced off-plan unit with a fat developer commission, their incentive doesn't align with yours. We've structured our business to minimize this: our focus on secondary market properties means we're not dependent on developer payouts.
What We Refuse
We don't accept inflated commissions from developers. We don't promote projects we haven't vetted. We don't recommend nominee structures, guaranteed return schemes, or anything we wouldn't put our own money into.
Investment Types
Choose your path — we'll guide you through it
Condo Investment in Phuket
The only property type foreigners can own freehold in Thailand — but not all condos are created equal.
Read MoreVilla Investment in Phuket
The premium segment — higher returns, but more complex ownership structures for foreigners.
Read MoreHouse Investment in Phuket
Townhouses and Thai-style homes — an affordable entry point to the Phuket market.
Read MoreTurnkey Investment Packages
From finding the hidden gem to handing you a fully renovated, rented property — we handle everything.
Read MoreInvestor Checklist
10 questions to ask before every property investment in Thailand
- 1
Is this freehold or leasehold — and what exactly does the structure look like?
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What is the foreign ownership quota status in this building?
- 3
Has the title been independently verified (Chanote, Nor Sor 3 Gor, or other)?
- 4
What are the realistic rental yields — gross AND net, with vacancy factored in?
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Is the intended rental model legal (short-term vs long-term, Hotel Act compliance)?
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What is the actual supply pipeline in this area — how many competing units are coming?
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What are all transaction costs (transfer fee, sinking fund, common area fees, taxes)?
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Who is the realistic buyer if I need to resell — and how liquid is this segment?
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Has the developer/seller provided independently verifiable financial and legal documents?
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What is my exit plan — and what happens if the market doesn't perform as projected?