It is very difficult to find reasons why not to invest in Koh Samui Property. Aside from the obvious benefits of having a home, a second home, or a retirement home on a picture perfect tropical island swathed in sunshine and fringed with white sandy beaches, Samui has a great deal more to offer.

Samui makes an excellent base from which to explore South East Asia. The island is served by both boats and planes, making it exceptionally easy to get to the surrounding islands, the mainland, the capital and the surrounding countries.

Koh Samui is in easy reach of Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Burma and Laos, and from Koh Samui International airport you can fly to Hong Kong, Singapore and China as well as all of Thailand’s major destinations.

Although there are some restrictions, buying land and/or property in Koh Samui is relatively easy. The laws pertaining to land and property ownership are pretty easy to understand. The island has reputable law firms that specialize in land ownership and offer their services in several different languages.

The Thai people are known for their smiles and are a very tolerant race of people. Koh Samui has a truly international flavor as people from all over the world continue to make it their home and the Thai community come from all around the country to enjoy working in the vibrant tourist industry that continues to thrive on the island.

The cost of living is still relatively cheap in Koh Samui, while at the same time more and more luxury services and goods become available, making Koh Samui one of the most financially versatile places to live in Asia. For those on a tight budget a reasonable standard of living is very attainable and those that enjoy indulging in luxury can equally have their needs met and requirements fulfilled.

Although Thai is not the easiest language to learn to speak, read and write, communication is easy as such a large number of the Thai’s living on the island speak excellent English.

When it comes to buying property on Koh Samui, variety is the name of the game. From easily affordable older style houses and compact condominiums to multi- million dollar luxury homes and villas, and of course everything in between. Koh Samui has something for everybody on its tropical and exciting shores.Now is a good time to come and see how easy it is to turn your dreams of living in paradise into a reality.

Are you feeling the need to escape the cold nights, perpetual rain and drizzle and indoors lifestyle of the UK? Do you find yourself wishing that holidays abroad and their carefree sun filled days would never end? Imagine what it would be like if your holiday did not have to come to an end and simply became a way of life.

The residents of Koh Samui have made their dreams a reality and live their dream just about every day of the year. Although Samui does experience a wet season, which typically is around November, the climate is warm all year round. Away from the cold the inhabitants of Koh Samui live happily in the warmth of the sun and on the whole love every minute of it.

Of course, like living anywhere, life on Koh Samui has its ups and downs, but having ups and downs in a warm tropical climate is considerably less stressful than experiencing similar problems in cold winter climates. The white sandy beaches, stunning sunsets, waterfalls and palm trees of Koh Samui seem to have magical powers that calm the mind and spirit.

Starting a new life in Thailand is not as difficult as you may think.  The Thai people are very friendly and welcoming and the island of Koh Samui, with its multi cultural population, has a great deal to offer in terms of choice of property. The western influence on the islands development has ensured western build standards and this gives peace of mind for property owners.

Although property prices on Koh Samui are set to increase there are still some excellent deals to be had on the island. Land in the centre of the island can still be brought relatively inexpensively and building your own home in the shade of the coconut groves and close to rivers and waterfalls can be a very rewarding experience.

Waking up in natural surroundings on a paradise island in the sun, especially in a property that will offer you far more living space than a property of similar value back home, is a decision it would be virtually impossible to regret.

Koh Samui may be an island paradise but it is by no means short of western luxuries and requirements. High speed internet connections are available the island over giving you instant access to the outside world. Banking, accounting and legal services are plentiful on Koh Samui and the island also has the benefit of western standards in schools and hospitals.

While technically foreign land ownership is not generally available in Thailand, and more specifically Koh Samui, partly foreign owned corporations are permitted to own land.

The law in Thailand requires that Thai citizens hold the majority of the shares in any company but, at the same time, different types of shares types are available. Shareholders holding ordinary shares are entitled to one vote per share. Preferred shares allow the shareholder multiple votes. This system allows for the distribution of preferred shares to be held in majority by foreign partners and therefore allow the foreign partners control over operations while still abiding by Thai law.

The purchase of a Condominium is covered by different rules that state that a foreigner can be the legal owner of a condominium providing the percentage of foreign owned living space in the entire block does not exceed 49%, and, that the funds used to purchase the condominium have been remitted from abroad, and that this transaction has been recorded by a Thai Bank on a Foreign Exchange Transaction Form. Once the purchase has been made the owner of the unit will be provided with a Chanote title deed as proof of ownership.

While foreigners are not permitted to own land in Thailand they are permitted to own buildings. This allows for a foreigner to obtain a long term lease on land, either owned by a Thai national or a partly foreign owned company, and then own the building or dwelling on that land.

Previous to the year 1998 any Thai who entered into a marriage with a foreigner lost the right to purchase land in Thailand after their marriage. Any land purchased before the union however was permitted to be retained. This law changed in 1999 and providing the Thai national married to a foreigner can prove that monies used to buy the land are not subject to any foreign claim they are permitted to purchase land.

If you wish to invest in a Koh Samui property and wish to see a healthy return on your investment by renting to a third party Thai law allows for this providing you own the lease on the land the property sits on. Rental revenue is subject to a 12.5% tax on the annual income.

Koh Samui has a wide variety of property investment opportunities and has a thriving rental market. If you are interested in Koh Samui Property investment now is a great time to come and visit the island and find out more.