Why wouldn’t you want to invest in Koh Samui? A tropical climate all year round, friendly people, low cost of living and just a wonderful energy that the island vibrates. Koh Samui for many people is the true definition of paradise. Picture owning a villa with your very own private pool, waking up to the sun shine every day, going on daily walks at the beach while enjoying the sunset and driving your motorbike along the road seeing nothing but blue skies and clear ocean. This may all sound like a dream but in reality, it is a typical day of a Samuian.

Unlike Phuket, Koh Samui’s climate makes it a popular location for property investment, it tends to avoid the stifling heat that is sometimes experienced on the Thai mainland. Throughout the year the temperature rarely drops below 26 degrees C, or goes above 30, and the island suffers with far less humidity than the mainland. The raining season lasts between October and December, compared to Phuket’s May to October. Of course, the weather is just a small factor that contributes to Samui’s attractive lifestyle.

What about Tourism?

In 2012, Samui has been granted a municipality status, locally self-governed since then; this resulted in better infrastructures (better schools, better hospitals, and tourist facilities). Phuket on the other hand has reached its peak in terms of growth. Samui is only just beginning to reach its full potential which is why seizing this opportunity to be part of this growth in this present time, will be extremely profitable in the near future.

The island attracts the mid and upper market tourism sector after its transformation from being a completely secluded island with dirt roads and very poor infrastructure. With mid and high-end resorts being built, first class restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines, international hospitals, golf courses, shopping malls and an international airport. This shifted the island towards attracting visitors in the upper end market, which contributed into the island’s fast growth.

However, if compared to the other famous holiday destinations in Thailand, Koh Samui is not “commercially” overcrowded and still has great growth potential. It will surely remain a destination for higher spender visitors and investors.

Real estate in Koh Samui

The current real estate marketing around the world is booming. To put things into perspective, an average price of a one-bedroom apartment in London is approximately 488,000 Pounds or 22,000,000 Thai baht. With that amount of capital on Samui, you can purchase a minimum 3-bedroom villa with a private pool and a panoramic sea view in a prime location. Koh Samui is really your best bet if owning your very own piece of paradise. The opportunities here are endless, you are almost guaranteed a better quality of life, allowing you to escape from the chaotic city life.

Attractive Rental returns

Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin – These destinations in Thailand are the only destinations where you can earn income with short term rentals and where you can set prices accordingly to the demand depending on the season. Unlike Bangkok or other cities where rental prices are relatively constant all year round. Having a property on a good location, bedrooms to accommodate multiple guests and amenities such as a pool, can generate very profitable passive income for owners. Should they wish to sell their house in a few years, prices would have certainly risen.

There is no better place to have a holiday home than Koh Samui, its tropical climate, beautiful beaches and abundance in activities most certainly attracts both foreign and domestic investors to the island, including major hotel chains, retirees and individuals looking to settle on the island.

What to expect in the future for Koh Samui’s real estate market?

Koh Samui has tremendous potential over the next years to fortify its reputation as Thailand’s best tropical island, and possibly surpass Phuket for mid and upper travelers as well as a safe paradise haven for expats seeking to settle or retire. Even with this current pandemic, tourism on Koh Samui will bounce back stronger than ever. The market has demonstrated an incredible flexibility over the last few years. Over the next 5 years, residential properties will keep developing making Koh Samui one of the most profitable islands in South East Asian.