Phuket, formerly known as Talang, lies off the west coast of southern Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket is Thailand’s largest island; it is connected to the mainland by two bridges and is approximately the same size as Singapore.

Home to some beautiful yacht Marinas the island offers endless opportunities for diving and sailing, it has superb golf courses and an international airport as well as a huge variety of international and local cuisine.

Phuket attracts people from around the world and has always been a popular choice for holiday makers. In that last ten years Phuket has become an increasingly popular investment choice for homes, second homes, investment properties and retirement villas. The property market is still booming.

The reasons Phuket makes such an attractive investment opportunity are many. The island has a laid back attitude compared to life in the west and is blessed with many stunning beaches. Its first class infrastructure and modern amenities such as international schools and hospitals, post offices, fast internet connections and stylish shopping venues make it as ideal for families with small children as it is for career couples and retirees.

When you choose to invest in property in Phuket you are choosing to invest in an island that enjoys a thriving tourist industry. With an increasing amount of holiday makers choosing to rent private villas instead of staying in a hotel, when you invest in a property in Phuket you have the option to renting the property out for some or all of the year and making it work for you.

Whether you choose to buy a plot of land and design and build your own home, choose to buy off plan or buy an existing property you will find a vast range of options available. You may choose to buy a condo close to the nightlife and the action or choose somewhere more relaxing such as Rawai or Nai Harn, where property is still very affordable. If you choose an older Thai property, and many although structurally sound are badly designed, by simply taking out a few walls you can affordably create your own unique living space and enjoy a tropical island project.
Getting to know and understand the laws and restrictions regarding buying land is easy and there is a lot of help available to make sure you make informed decisions.

Choices of property available for investment include luxury villas, houses and condominiums. There is also a large range of apartments which offer a high potential rental yield. The real estate market in Phuket is very well established and there is a large resale property market should you wish to move on or cash in your investment.

If you are thinking of buying land and building your own home there is quality selection of seaview land available with spectacular views to the ocean.

With its all year round climate and immense choice in property style it is not hard to see why Phuket is one of the most popular property investment locations in the world.

Author Bio: Jonathon A Smith is the lead content writer for www.phuketpropertystore.com and www.kosamuiproperty.com He is also an expert on Phuket property and Koh Samui Property.

Category: Real Estate
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