Tag: Phuket
Island property is not just about the beach
Forget the beach. Head for the hills? It's hard to deny that for many property buyers the allure of an island home equates to a vision...
Thailand primer on renting property and tax
As the shared economy starts to eat into Thailand’s real estate market such as Airbnb and other rental sites, the question for owner’s is...
Private jets and ultra villas push Phuket luxury to new heights
The Thai destination of Phuket leads the Asian resort region in ultra luxury villa properties, with an estimated market value in excess of USD1...
Freehold vs. leasehold ownership, still a conundrum
For foreign buyers in Thailand, the issue of freehold vs. leasehold property ownership has been a great debate that has spanned recent time. While...
Phuket’s private hotels pushing the luxury envelope
One of Asia’s leading resort markets, Greater Phuket has become a hot spot for an emerging selection of private hotels that tip the scale...
Signature Villas, Nai Harn, Phuket
Sixteen outstanding luxury pool villas in Phuket's relaxed south. Near the best beaches, lots of local restaurants and shops, services as well as options...
Great debate over property saleable floor area
For residential developers the magical calculation of saleable floor area is something akin to the Da Vinci Code. At the end of the day,...
Opening Asian Skies
From a simpler time where everywhere was just 'The Orient'. Note Penang and Rangoon were popular places to visit once upon a time.
The airlines...
To Airbnb or not to Airbnb
"Impact has also been felt on the housing and rental markets where the entrepreneurs buy or rent stock suitable for Aibnb-style operations". (Photo: airbnb.com)
(Editorial...
Flipping and flopping resort property. Honey, where are my Havaianas?
I was a big fan of the Tom Hanks movie Castaway, beard and all. Sadly my attempts at facial hair have been ill-fated and...
