Purchasing your dream home in Phuket
Posted on 06. Aug, 2010 by admin in Travel articles
Phuket may be a playground for the rich and famous but there are some marvellous opportunities for buying property on the island as well. And you can even get your dream home designed by a team of professionals and settle down permanently. So read our guide to buying a villa in Phuket for the latest informed advice.
Everyone wants their own little slice of paradise with an ocean view and secluded location, and if you have the cash to spare then a villa in Phuket is certainly a great way to invest your money and make those dreams come true.
There are many agencies that combine luxury with privacy and the seclusion sought by movie stars and the glitterati that only your very own private villa can offer. Plus the prices may not be nearly as much as you thing as long as you shop around and conduct business with some professional real estate agents.
Amazing Phuket villas with anything from three to 12 bedrooms are commonly available depending on your personal tastes. You may just want to have a quiet spot to retire in or perhaps you want to kids to come and stay during the holidays. Of course, there are those who mind is always on the party and they are well catered for too with a great selection of villas in popular locations near the major resorts.
Where to buy
First thing is to consider what facilities you require with your villa in Phuket. If you don’t mind sharing a pool with other guests then you may be able to economise a little on the overall cost. Sharing a gym and other luxuries of this nature also help get value for money. Alternatively, if you value your privacy above all else or perhaps simply want the option of entertaining guests at the drop of a hat, a private pool and deck will make you the envy of the neighbours.
Many people come to Phuket in order to take advantage of the great nightlife and unbelievable opportunities for watersports. If diving is your thing then you may wish to consider purchasing a villa in Phuket near one of the beaches that has calm seas and coral reef just off shore such as Freedom Beach. If surfing and windsurfing is more your thing then perhaps Kata Beach is the place to base yourself. That way you can wander down to the waves whenever the whim takes you rather than lug your bulky board by car to the breaks.
Or, if food is more your thing, then perhaps buying a villa near Phuket Town is advisable owing to the great variety of restaurants and bars on offer there. It is always nice to be able to wander out of your front door and find a few places to eat nearby and sometimes seclusion can get too much.
Of course if you want to sail to the islands nearby for diving or fishing trips then being by the harbour and you boat is crucial. This may cost a little more than being up in the hills so you should factor in how often you take these trips compared with the cost of living by the beach.
Practicalities
There are many real estate agencies in Phuket who will design your perfect villa for you for a price. These can be found on the internet and normally have contacts with lawyers firms, construction companies and architects to ensure you get exactly what it is you are looking for.
Of course, Thai law makes it very difficult to own property so it is often much better to use a Thai spouse/friend or relative to do this for you and save yourself the bother. But, of course, finding somebody that you can trust completely is important here. Buying a condo in this way sometimes saves hassle as expats are able to do this without a great amount of hassle.
It is important to find a decent real estate agency that has legal contacts in order to avoid wasting huge amounts of unnecessary time, money and paperwork. But should you take the advice in this section there is no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy your villa in Phuket with the minimum of fuss.
