Koh Samui property – top tips

Samui has a wide choice of properties, from the very modest right up to the villas that accommodate the rich and famous. The laid back lifestyle and warm climate will continue to attract people and increase the value of property.

Here are just some tips to help while looking at Samui property.

1. It is always worth finding a trusted Thai speaker from start. While this may seem an expensive option, it will probably save you money in the end

2. Due to the issues with land titles etc, it is always worth making sure you deal with a fully qualified surveyor.

3. Samui is set to get busier with an ever increasing tourist trade and an impending upgrade to city status. So it is worth making sure that any property purchase accounts for the possibility of increased traffic etc in places near the ring road or airport for instance.

4. The more secluded parts of the island can also suffer from bad access to utilities such as electricity and water supplies, so it’s worth investigating the situation.

5. Thai people are far more tolerant of noise and so it’s worth checking out the close vicinity when buying or building a house. Complaints against loud animals or music usually fall on deaf ears.

6. Gated communities can offer more security and less noise.

7. Always check for future developments in the area to avoid living amongst or near building sites for long periods

8. The north coast of the island can offer a more relaxed atmosphere but still has all the necessary amenities close by.

9. Remember you are on an Island and a little more isolated than elsewhere - as such travel to and from, while rare, can be interrupted from time to time. It also means that comparisons should not always be made with the rest of Thailand, things can be done differently.

10. Always check all the legalities of any lease or purchase in fine detail. It is essential to work with reputable company and their partners.

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