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Buying property in PhuketAdvice you can act on.
Answers you can trust.
Phuket is full of beautiful villas, stunning condos and exciting new developments — and with the right guidance, buying here is every bit as rewarding as it looks. It is also a market where the difference between a good purchase and an expensive one often comes down to details that never make it into the marketing: which developer actually finishes on time, what a villa costs to run once the novelty has worn off, how a building rents through low season, and whether the title on offer is really the one you think you are buying. Those are the questions we work through with you before anything is signed, and we would far rather raise them early than explain them afterwards. Occasionally the honest answer is that nothing on the market fits yet, and waiting is the better move. Our team has spent more than twenty years in this market. We know the areas, the developers and the numbers — perspective you can’t get from a brochure, working for you.
David Shaw
Phuket Property Advisors
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Years Advising Phuket Buyers
Why buyers pick PPATwenty years of seeing what the brochure hides
We’ve watched Phuket grow from a quiet island market into an international property destination. We know which areas suit which buyers, which developers have earned their reputation, and which projects deserve a closer look before you commit.
Advice first. Property second.
We start with your plans, not our listings — and we’ll give you an honest read on every property you’re considering.
“My job is to tell you what’s real and what’s just marketing. Sometimes that means talking you out of a property.”
— David Shaw, Phuket Property Advisors
Property isn’t just about the propertyIt’s about the life you’re planning around it
Some buyers want the property to perform — genuine rental demand, realistic rates, real returns. Some want the right place for themselves — the location, the quality, the life they’re planning around it. Most want both: somewhere to enjoy, that earns while they’re away. There’s no right reason to buy — our job is to understand yours. Because once you know why you’re buying, the decision about what to buy becomes much clearer.
Why buy with PPAAdvice first. Property second.
Our job starts with understanding what you’re trying to achieve — then finding the property that genuinely makes sense for you. Honest advice, clear facts, and a team that treats your decision as carefully as our own. That’s why buyers trust PPA, and why they recommend us to their friends.
- Straight answers you can rely on
- Real advice —Real People
- Due diligence handled properly
- Twenty years of Phuket know-how
Straight, honest talk
We give you the full picture — the property, the developer, the real numbers — so that you can decide for yourself.
Deep local knowledge
Twenty years of watching Phuket grow. We know the areas and the developers — and we tell you what we know.
With you throughout
From the first conversation through due diligence, legal work and keys in hand — someone in your corner at every step.
Explore the marketVillas, condos & land — every one worth a second look
Real buyers, real storiesReal relief, in their words
No pressure, no sales pitchLet’s work out what’s actually right for you
You don’t need all the answers before you get in touch — that’s what we’re here for. Tell us what brought you to Phuket and what you’re hoping for, and together we’ll make it happen.
With you all the wayHow buying with us actually works
The first question should never be “what have you got for sale?” It should be “what are you looking for?” Perhaps you have ten things on your wish list and seven are easy — together we work out which ones genuinely matter and which you can compromise on. Then, instead of trawling through fifty properties that don’t quite suit you, you look at the handful that actually might. That saves time — and it means you’ll never end up buying something simply because it happened to be what you were shown.
We start with you, not the listings
Tell us your plans, your budget and your wish list. We listen carefully before we show you anything at all.
A shortlist that fits you
The handful of properties that genuinely match your brief — with the full picture, good and bad, on each one.
With you to the keys
Viewings, negotiation, trusted lawyers and proper due diligence — someone in your corner at every single step.
Our service doesn’t stop at the saleProperty management, done right
Realistic rental returns
Honest numbers before you buy — achievable occupancy, seasonal rates and true running costs. And when you’re ready to rent it out, management done properly from day one.
Hands-off ownership
Our sister company, The Property Management Company Phuket, takes care of everything once you own — guests, marketing, maintenance and returns — so your investment works while you’re away.
Straight answersQuestions we answer for Phuket buyers
Buying in another country raises questions. Good ones. Here’s where twenty years of local experience earns its keep — clear, honest answers on the things that matter most.
Ownership & land titles
Freehold condos, 30-year leaseholds where the renewals are not guaranteed, Thai company structures and the land titles that protect you — in plain English, before you commit.
Where to buy
Fourteen areas, all of them different. Beaches, international schools, nightlife, peace and quiet or pure rental demand — we match the area to the life you are planning.
The real numbers
Realistic rental returns, running costs, taxes and resale prospects — the numbers a brochure will never show you. Yields of 6–15% are achievable, but only at the right price.
Protected before you commit
Who actually owns the land? Can they legally sell it? What is the developer track record? We check all of that before you commit, then bring in independent lawyers.
Financing & payments
Traditional mortgages are not generally available to foreign buyers, but staged developer plans and alternatives are. We will walk you through what is realistic here.
Bank accounts & visas
The practical side that nobody tells you about — transferring funds from overseas correctly, the FET paperwork that protects you at resale, and finding the right visa.
Foreign Freehold Condo Quota
Business Tax if You Sell Within 5 Years
Achievable Rental Yields
Transfer Fee, Usually Split 50/50
Find Your Place in Phuket
A holiday home, an investment, or a bit of both — whatever brought you to Phuket, the right property is out there. Let’s find it together.
Free Consultation — No Obligation
Not sure where to start? That’s exactly what the first conversation is for. No pressure, no jargon — just an honest chat about your plans.
