What matters before you buy
Legal nuances, taxes, rental yield, choosing an area and a project. Only what an investor or resident needs to know before the deal.
DevelopersBotanica Luxury Villas: Phuket’s largest villa developer
Botanica Luxury Villas: 21 years on Phuket, 32+ completed projects, the largest market share among the island’s villa developers. Every Botanica project in the BURO catalogue — prices, availability and a map.
DevelopersThe Title: Rhom Bho Property, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
The Title is the brand of Rhom Bho Property PCL, a public company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (ticker TITLE). 19 projects worth 49,260 MB. Every The Title project in the BURO catalogue — prices, availability, map.
DevelopersBanyan Group and Laguna Phuket: a 1,000-acre resort and the homes inside it
Laguna Phuket is a 1,000-acre resort on Bang Tao beach developed by Laguna Resorts & Hotels PCL (SET: LRH), part of Banyan Group. Every project in the BURO catalogue — prices, availability and a map.
DevelopersAnchan Villas: boutique villas in the Cherngtalay–Layan corridor
Anchan Villas (Pearl Island Property Co., Ltd.) has built Thai-Balinese pool villas on Phuket since 2007, with more than ten completed projects. Every Anchan project in the BURO catalogue — prices, availability and a map.
DevelopersWallaya Villas: a boutique developer of modern pool villas
Wallaya Villas: around eight projects and 700+ units across Cherng Talay, Kamala, Si Sunthon and Nai Harn, winner at Dot Property Southeast Asia 2024. Every project in the BURO catalogue — prices, availability and a map.
DevelopersSansiri: Thailand’s largest developer arrives on Phuket
Sansiri (SET: SIRI) is one of Thailand’s largest developers, founded in 1984 and listed since 1996. On Phuket it has announced a programme of 29 projects for 2025–2029. Every project in the BURO catalogue.
DevelopersPunyisa: villas by the design-and-build firm M2 Plus
Punyisa is the villa brand of Phuket design-and-build firm M2 Plus Co., Ltd., with more than a decade of experience. Small gated estates with bespoke interiors. Every project in the BURO catalogue.
DevelopersVIP Thailand Group: apartments, villas and hotels since 2015
VIP Thailand Group is a Phuket developer founded in 2015: eight completed projects across boutique apartments, resort villas and hotels, with an in-house concierge service. Every project in the BURO catalogue.
DevelopersThe Ozone Group: five projects in the Laguna–Bang Tao corridor
The Ozone Group (Tion Star Group Co., Ltd.): five projects and around 910 units in the Laguna–Bang Tao corridor, first phases delivered in 2023–2024. Every project in the BURO catalogue.
DevelopersMouana: the villa brand of Modern 79
Mouana is the villa brand of Phuket company Modern 79 Company Limited: more than 17 years of experience, around 20 completed projects and seven Mouana estates totalling 128 villas. Every project in the BURO catalogue.
LegalFreehold or leasehold in Phuket: what a foreigner should choose
How freehold differs from leasehold in Thailand: the 49% condo quota, how “30+30+30 years” really works, taxes on purchase and resale. An honest guide by BURO.
FinanceTaxes and costs when buying property in Phuket
The full buyer’s cost sheet in Phuket: 2% transfer fee, 1.1% lease registration, common fee and sinking fund, rental-income tax, resale costs. Real numbers from BURO.
InvestmentRenting in Phuket: how to count income honestly
How to honestly gauge Phuket rental income: gross vs net, what to deduct, short- vs long-term letting and why “10–15%” promises don’t hold up.
Locations8 areas of Phuket: a property buyer’s guide
Where to buy property in Phuket: Bang Tao, Laguna, Layan, Cherngtalay, Kamala, Rawai, Nai Yang, Naithon. Which area for which goal, prices and airport proximity.
VisasA visa for buying property in Thailand: investment, LTR and more
Visas available to a property buyer in Thailand: the investment visa from ฿3M (directly tied to the purchase), the 10-year LTR, Thailand Privilege, DTV. Conditions and what a purchase really gives you.
The dealHow to buy property in Phuket remotely: a step-by-step process
The step-by-step process of buying property in Phuket from abroad: reservation, legal check, contract, transferring funds for freehold, handover and registration. How to buy without flying in.
The dealOff-plan handover in Phuket: a buyer’s checklist
How to accept a completed property in Phuket: what to check at handover, protection from hidden defects, grace period and delay penalties, the snag list and payment retention. A BURO checklist.
LegalHow to vet a developer in Phuket before buying
How to vet a developer in Phuket: delivery track record, land documents, construction permit, EIA, project licence, delay penalties and deposit refund. A BURO checklist.
InvestmentOff-plan or ready property in Phuket: what to choose
Off-plan (under construction) or ready property in Phuket: price and instalments vs speed and certainty, delay risk, immediate rental income. How to choose for your goal.
LegalBuying property via a Thai company: risks and alternatives
Buying property through a Thai company: how it works, why the nominee-shareholder scheme is illegal and risky, and the legal alternatives a foreigner has (freehold, leasehold).
LocationsBotanica Grand Avenue: a guide to the estate zones in Layan
Botanica Grand Avenue in Layan broken down by master-plan zone: Tropical Balinese, Modern Elegant, Grand Forest, Grand Signature and the sold-out Prestige. Villa types, 382–1,870 sqm, from ฿44.5M.
FAQ90 answers on buying property in Phuket
Ownership forms, budget, taxes, instalments, yield, legal safety and island life — short and to the point.
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