The Koh Samui Property Buying Process, Step by Step
From first enquiry to the Land Office, the Koh Samui buying process explained step by step, with realistic timings and the checks at each stage.
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Honest, practical guides to buying property on Koh Samui.
Koh Samui vs Phuket for Property Buyers: An Honest Comparison
Two very different islands. How Koh Samui and Phuket compare on price, rental demand, pace and buying process, and which suits which kind of buyer.
The Cost of Running a Villa on Koh Samui: What to Budget Beyond the Purchase
A villa is cheap to buy and not free to own. Pool, garden, staff, electricity and management: the real monthly running costs of a Koh Samui villa, itemised honestly.
Where to Buy on Koh Samui: An Honest Comparison of the Island’s Areas
Koh Samui is not one market. A clear-eyed comparison of the north, east, south and west coasts, who each suits, and what you trade for the view or the value.
Koh Samui Rental Yields: The Honest Number, Not the Sales Pitch
You will hear 15% yields quoted on Koh Samui. The realistic net figure is lower, and understanding the gap between gross and net is what separates a good investment from a disappointing one.
What It Really Costs to Buy Property in Koh Samui: Taxes, Fees and the Number Nobody Mentions
Transfer fees, taxes and legal costs add roughly 3 to 6% on top of the price, and there is one cost nobody mentions until it is too late. The honest breakdown.
Buying Land in Koh Samui: The Six Checks That Decide Whether a Plot Works
A plot can look perfect and be unbuildable. The six questions, title, slope, road, water, electricity and preparation, that decide whether Koh Samui land works.
Chanote and Thai Title Deeds Explained: Why the Title Matters More Than the View
Chanote, Nor Sor 3 Gor and the weaker grades: what each Thai title deed gives you, and why the title matters more than any photo of the property.
Freehold, Leasehold or Thai Company: Which Ownership Route Is Right for You?
The three ways foreigners hold Koh Samui property, compared plainly: what each gives you, what it costs to run, and how it affects your exit.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Koh Samui? The Honest Answer
Yes, with conditions. The three legal routes foreigners use to own property on Koh Samui, what each gives you, and the one structure to avoid.