| Phuket has long been a popular exotic holiday | | | | malls, offering everything a tourist could |
| destination with almost all of the world's 5 | | | | need. |
| star chains having a hotel or resort located | | | | |
| there. Places like Pattaya, Samui and Phuket | | | | Another major benefit is that 32% of the |
| are now enjoying significant rental yields | | | | world's population resides within 5 hours |
| during the peak season when visitors are | | | | flying time of Phuket. The International |
| willing to pay thousands of dollars per night | | | | airport has increased not only the number of |
| to accommodate their families in luxury | | | | flights from Asian capitol cities but |
| villas. Villa rentals often work out cheaper | | | | Australasia and Europe too, making the |
| and are more convenient for families and | | | | prospect of relaxing holidays in Phuket more |
| large groups of people and so are becoming | | | | appealing for many people. For Europeans the |
| more and more popular, especially amongst | | | | lure of Phuket is helped by the fact that the |
| European and North American's as well as | | | | Mediterranean is pricing itself out of the |
| wealthy Asians seeking regular breaks from | | | | market for many people, so a few hours |
| the stresses of daily life. | | | | further is Phuket, providing more desirable |
| | | | property at a fraction of the cost of |
| Phuket is very controlled in terms of the | | | | European villas. In addition to these |
| planning and environment. Fittingly the | | | | benefits is the health system in Phuket and |
| market is dominated by people who invest into | | | | Thailand, again, a fraction of the cost of |
| a lifestyle. The villas are built to | | | | Europe, North America and Australasia but |
| specifically please foreign visitors with | | | | providing world class service without any |
| large open terraces that run seamlessly into | | | | waiting times. This provides peace of mind |
| large living quarters and nearly all villas | | | | for all people staying in Phuket. |
| include a swimming pool and excellent | | | | |
| amenities. Despite the development on the | | | | Over the last 10 years Phuket has built up an |
| island of Phuket, the market is still in its | | | | impressive portfolio of leisure, |
| infancy, however is set for a large growth | | | | entertainment, dining and commercial venues, |
| period. The island's growth is guaranteed as | | | | so much so, that Phuket has become Hong |
| the property is resilient to domestic economy | | | | Kong's playground. The islands golf courses |
| fluctuations because most of the investment | | | | are partly responsible for wooing many of |
| is from oversea companies. The developers are | | | | these high end buyers. Phuket boasts 5 |
| all established and proven, with only the | | | | International golf courses with some of the |
| most professional and dedicated developers | | | | most scenic and challenging holes in Asia. As |
| surviving the high end market. | | | | the costs of renting property near the sea |
| | | | increases, many villas are now being built |
| Phuket features white sand beaches, clear | | | | inland, located near these gold courses and |
| seas, jungle and waterfalls and no pollution | | | | now developments built along the green |
| making it a desirable place to holiday at. | | | | pastures of a golf course have become the |
| Traffic, while on the increase, is still | | | | second most popular choice for lifestyle |
| insignificant. Over the last 10 years | | | | investors. Other than the attraction of the |
| Phuket's infrastructure has burgeoned with | | | | golf course, other advantages include the |
| international hospitals, schools, marinas, | | | | seclusion of the property often closer to |
| golf courses, restaurants, bars and shopping | | | | commercial and entertainment venues. |