IF you spend enough time on our beautiful island, you will learn to appreciate the Rawai area.  It is perfect for both living or holidaying in a peaceful and tropical environment.  This villa, which is only 30 minutes from the airport, five minutes from Nai Harn beach, and 20 minutes to the Jungceylon shopping mall, would be ideal for anyone looking for a quite retreat, which is still close to the local attractions.

Walking into this home, which is designed on one level and set in an L-shape around a sparkling swimming pool, is like walking into a serene utopia.  The large entrance doors and high ornate wall covered in tropical planting provides security and privacy which ensures your time here will be special and private.

Inside, the living area has been laid out to provide easy access to all of the rooms and views over the swimming pool.  The fully-furnished entertainment area features ample seating for up to six people and is set around a large LCD TV and music surround system.  The handcrafted kitchen is finished in natural wood and comes with a granite benchtop and a host of quality appliances for your convenience.

Serving meals is made extra easy and the dining area comes complete with a large table and seating for six.  Enter the master bedroom and admire the bespoke bed made of wood from Chang Mai, which is complemented by matching floor to ceiling wardrobes.

The walls are dressed with various artworks from around the world, and the en-suite bathroom has been tastefully tiled throughout, with quality sanitary ware to complete the luxury look. The two twin bedrooms have been finished to the same high standards as the master bedroom, thus continuing the style and theme of the entire villa.

Outside, the large swimming pool and terrace are the highlight of this beautiful property.  You will spend endless hot summer days here enjoying the cool water having endless fun. The terrace also provides a welcome retreat from the blazing sun.  The villa sits on a land area of 460sqm and is a Chanote title.

The total living area is 270sqm, and for only 8,500,000 baht, this villa is great value for money and will provide great rental returns as well as a steady capital  appreciation growth.

Popularity: 1% [?]

COCONUT Island or Koh Maphrao, is how Phuket used to be 30 years ago according to the Village resort’s marketing manager, Jay Walker.  “This island is an idyllic world of its own, well away from the hassle and stress of everyday life,” he said.  “We have our resort and the local communities on the island, and that’s it.  “There are no motorbikes, no cars and no crowds.”

The resort, which is only a five-minute water taxi ride from Laem Hin pier on the east coast of Phuket, is now officially open with two, three and five-bedroom villas each with its own infinity pool and spectacular views over Phang Nga Bay.  The villas are available to either buy or rent. The Village management invited about 100 people to a Sunday Brunch earlier this month to showcase the resort’s finer points.

“We want Phuket residents and business people to know they are always welcome to come out and use our facilities,” said Mr Walker. “Many people live and work extremely hard on Phuket, and the Village is the perfect place for them to get away from the hustle and bustle and escape to a seaside hideaway where things move a little slower. “It’s the perfect place to chill out and relax.”
Continue reading →

Popularity: 2% [?]

Phuket Property

Under Thai civil laws, a long-term lease of a plot of land can be up to a maximum period of 30 years, but the law also provides for leasing land for the life of the land owner or the lessee.

A 30-year lease is a long term lease and must be made in writing, signed by both the lessor and lessee and registered at the district Land Office in order to be legally enforceable.

In Thailand any lease of immovable property for more than three years must be registered.

The registration of the 30-year lease at the district Land Office means that you, the lessee, have the exclusive right to use or benefit from the plot of land for the registered 30-year lease period.

If the land is bought by a new owner during the 30 years, the new owner is bound to honour your 30 years registered lease and must allow you to continue using the land for the remainder of the registered lease period.

In legal language, you have a real right over the land for the registered 30 years.

But any promises to renew the 30-year lease for another 2 x 30 lease terms are only promises agreed upon between the land owner and you and no third party, such as a new owner, is bound by these promises.

Therefore, when a plot of land is sold to a new owner, the new owner does not have to renew the lease at the end of the 30 years registered lease.

If the land owner dies, any promises he made die with him, and whoever owns the land at the end of the 30 years is not obligated to renew the lease.

One recourse would be to lease the plot of land for only 30 years.

Register the written and signed lease of land contract at the Land Office.

Alternatively, you may want to consider purchasing a condominium unit instead.

Popularity: 1% [?]