David DELHANTY

Overseas Property Investment: The Importance of Exit Strategies When investing in overseas property, most buyers focus on entry—choosing the right location, securing the best price, and maximising rental yield. However, equally important is planning an effective exit strategy. Whether you intend to sell for profit, pass the property to heirs, or liquidate assets in a …

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While both Phuket and Koh Samui are thriving real estate markets, recent, more strict enforcement of the law, specifically the Land Code Act, has caused a noticeable divergence in property ownership dynamics. In 2024, the Thai government intensified its crackdown on non-compliant Thai companies used to hold the freehold of villas, a move that has …

Phuket and Koh Samui: Property Dynamics (2024-2025) Read More »

Phuket’s real estate market has performed exceptionally well over the last four decades, displaying unique characteristics that set it apart from other resort destinations.

In this article, we explore the issue of foreign exchange risk when buying property in a different country. Whenever an overseas property transaction is settled over an extended period, and the buyer holds funds in a different currency to the pricing currency, the impact of currency movements must be considered carefully. In many overseas markets, …

Exchange Rate Risk and Overseas Property Read More »

Phuket and Koh Samui are two of Thailand and Asia’s leading resort destinations, each offering unique opportunities for property investment. Both islands are renowned for their tropical charm, but they differ in infrastructure, property types, buyer preferences, and maturity. If you are considering buying a holiday home, rental investment, or a permanent residence, understanding the …

Choosing Between Phuket and Koh Samui for Your Property Investment Read More »

Looking at the period since the island gained air connectivity when international flights started in 1984, the Phuket property market has consistently demonstrated impressive growth and resilience, posting record sales figures for all property types, villas, houses, and condominiums, in 2023. As the borders opened up after the pandemic, tourism in Phuket surged back remarkably …

Buying a Villa in Phuket: 9 Key Mistakes to Avoid Read More »

Over the past four decades, Phuket has transformed from a relatively unknown holiday destination into a globally recognised luxury resort getaway, often referred to as The Jewel of the Andaman Sea. Phuket enjoys stunning and varied natural scenery, with 30 amazing beaches, a striking green mountain range running north to south, waterfalls, and lush rainforests. …

Phuket Real Estate – 5 Key Trends in 2024 Read More »

When discussing requirements from prospective property investors for Phuket and Koh Samui, they often indicate their preference for a property to be in a development, or alternatively they want a villa or house that is stand-alone. In this article, I will attempt to evaluate the most important points with respect to each type of property. …

Thailand Real Estate: Communal Development or Stand-Alone? Read More »