Rawai is an off-the-beaten-path area of Phuket, located at the south end of the island. This palm-fringed district is much less touristy and is an excellent place to experience some real Thai culture. Rawai is one of the main ports of Phuket and provides many connections to the various surrounding islands. This region has been attracting retirees, artists, Thai and expats not only thanks to its gorgeous beaches but also to its peaceful local atmosphere. The landscape is characterized by its lush coastal hills, that rise steeply and tumble into the Andaman Sea, forming the beautiful Laem Phromthep, the southernmost point of Phuket. Discover the luxury properties of Rawai, which succeeded in remaining untouched and natural.
Investing in Thailand is nowadays a credible option to consider. With a healthy economy, excellent infrastructures, a major tourist attraction, a structured real estate market offering a good quality for its value, a low taxation and a clear law regarding real estate property, the country mixes all the required elements to realize a safe investment.Thanks to the stunning attractiveness of the region, the real estate market in Thailand knows a steady evolution of prices. Patong, Kata and Surin maintains their high level and offers one of the most luxury properties of the region. Due to its strategic location, its high-end infrastructures and its international airport, the island offers unique conditions to invest in an attractive and dynamic area. Facing this fondness, the local real estate has been modeled according to the new demanding inhabitants. The real estate offer perfectly meets the various expectations through different types of investments, from rental to residential, by way of speculative investments. Besides, the occupancy rate of rental properties remains high -around 75%-, which is a good element to know for future investors.
In Thailand, the law considers that a foreigner cannot own a land. The land where is built the property will be rented for a period between 30 and 90 years. Besides, the purchase is made in foreign currency (the bath, which is the Thai currency is not used).
As for the purchase of a condominium, the buyer will receive a "full ownership title" thanks to the "condominium license" but only if the good is legally registered as such.
It is encouraged to contact a professional of the real-estate market in the area to know the different steps of the buying process. It is well advised to be careful of unscrupulous vendors who might propose you a land or even a property he does not own.
Before any purchase, it is also recommended to examine the different legal documents such as the owner of the property, the plans...