Houses in Phuket

Houses and villas in Phuket — purchase, prices, ownership forms

A villa in Phuket is a detached house with its own land plot, swimming pool, and private area. Unlike a condominium, a villa consists of two legal objects: the building and the land. The building (house, pool, fence) can be owned by a foreigner in full freehold ownership in their name. The land plot is registered as a long-term leasehold for 30 years with the right to renew twice (total up to 90 years). This is the standard and safe scheme for foreigners buying villas in Phuket.

An alternative is purchasing land through a Thai company (Thai Co., Ltd.), where a foreigner owns 49% of the shares and 51% are owned by Thai nominee shareholders. The land is registered under the company in freehold. This scheme is legal but requires company maintenance (accounting, annual reporting, approx. 15,000–30,000 baht ≈ 400–800 EUR per year).

Prices for houses and villas in 2026

Townhouses with a shared pool (Thalang, Kathu) — from 5 to 9 million baht (≈ 140,000–250,000 EUR). A detached villa with 2–3 bedrooms and a private pool (Rawai, Chalong) — from 9.9 to 20 million baht (≈ 275,000–555,000 EUR). Mid-range villas with 3–4 bedrooms (Bang Tao, Laguna) — from 20 to 40 million baht (≈ 555,000–1.1 million EUR). Premium villas with sea views (Kamala, Surin, Layang) — from 50 million baht (≈ 1.4 million EUR) and above.

Where to buy: villa districts

Bang Tao and Laguna — the main area for buying villas. Laguna Phuket (Banyan Tree, Angsana, Dusit Thani), golf club, international schools. Villas from 15 million baht (≈ 416,000 EUR). Capitalization growth of 5–8% per year.

Rawai and Nai Harn — the south of the island, the most popular area among expats. Developed infrastructure, restaurants, markets. Villas from 9.9 million baht (≈ 275,000 EUR) — best price/quality ratio.

Kamala and Surin — the premium segment. Panoramic views, privacy, proximity to beaches. Villas from 30 million baht (≈ 830,000 EUR). Suitable for personal residence and status investments.

Thalang and Chalong — inland areas with affordable prices. Townhouses from 5 million baht (≈ 140,000 EUR), villas from 9 million baht (≈ 250,000 EUR). Beaches are a 10–15 minute drive away.

Villa maintenance

Monthly expenses: electricity — 3,000–8,000 baht (≈ 80–220 EUR), water — 500–1,500 baht (≈ 14–40 EUR), pool maintenance — 2,000–4,000 baht (≈ 55–110 EUR), gardener — 3,000–5,000 baht (≈ 80–140 EUR), security (if in a village) — 1,000–3,000 baht (≈ 28–80 EUR). Management company for rental — 20–40% of income. Average yield for a 3-bedroom villa with year-round rental: 4–6% per year.

Purchase process

The transaction takes 30–60 days and includes: property selection → signing a reservation agreement with a deposit (typically 100,000–200,000 baht ≈ 2,800–5,500 EUR) → legal due diligence → signing the main purchase agreement → payment → registration at the Land Office. For off-plan properties, payment is made in installments according to the construction schedule: 30% upon signing, 30% when the frame is built, 40% upon completion.

We accompany the transaction at all stages: property selection, organizing viewings, legal document verification, assistance with fund transfers, and registration at the Land Office.