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With its beautiful beaches, incredible architecture and unique cultural atmosphere, Thailand is an extremely appealing destination for those seeking the exotic.  From the legendary streets of Bangkok to quaint mountainside villages, Thailand draws in holidaymakers from all over the world by the thousands with its unusual sights.

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British villa owners in Thailand face uncertainty over the legal status of their properties, and might even lose control over their homes following a controversial change in company law by the country’s military appointed government.

With its low property prices and reputation for “sun, smiles and entertainment”, Thailand has been one of the most popular of the “emerging” markets. But it has not been all smooth going for the thousands of Britons who have already taken the plunge. In recent months, the Thai property market has been unsettled by a string of negative news including the imposition of capital controls, restrictions on tourist visas, a military coup, turbulence on the stock and currency markets, a wave of terrorism in southern Thailand and nine bomb blasts in Bangkok, the capital, on New Year’s Eve, that injured British visitors.

The latest blow was an announcement by the Thai government that it is to restrict foreign ownership of the companies that have been used by many British and other nonThais to buy holiday homes. Foreigners are banned from owning land in Thailand. Continue reading at Timesonline

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A recent military coup and tsunami devastation have done little to dent Thailand’s appeal to everyone from perennial backpackers to expat weekenders and now overseas property owners. Infact demand for property investments in Thailand is on the up on the back of strong tourism figures in the main resorts of Hua Hin and Phuket something the acting government intends to maintain.

In the west news of a military coup immediately would sound alarm bells but having had friends there during the coup, relayed it actually was a very peaceful affair and holidaymakers were not directly affected and the coup merely served to remove a sub par government regime. Continue reading ‘The AKA Resort Villas are a Thai property haven in Hua Hin’

Why invest in property in Chiang Mai and Thailand?

According to the UN Commission for Trade & Development, Thailand has been named the “4th most attractive nation for Foreign Direct Investment”. GDP growth is very high, at a steady 5.5% per annum sustained for the past 5 years. The Thai government is due to invest £27million into northern Thailand. Located in the northern most region of Thailand, Chiang Mai is Thailand’s 2nd largest city and one of the “World’s 5 most desirable cities” (American Express Travel & Leisure).

Growth: With the opening of a 2000 km highway from Chiang Mai Continue reading ‘Grand Hillside Chiang Mai Thailand an investment opportunity’

About the area

Koh Lanta Yai is the central Island, 27 km long and 8 km broad. A mountain range runs right through the centre of the island. Beautiful golden beaches stretch up the western side of the island, meeting the national park at the southern end.
Koh Lanta Yai is newly discovered island in the Thai archipelago and the government has been developing this island, improving infrastructure. There are also plans to build a bridge to the mainland. The prices of properties are relatively low, but over the last few months’ prices have begun to rise.

The new development

The development is set in 17000m2 approx of beachfront land located on Long beach Koh Lanta. The view from this plot is of the Phi Phi Islands. There will be 36 plots available that range in size from 220-600 m2. The plots are freehold and inclusive of the company that owns the land plot and villa.
 

Prices range from 2 800 000 THB (£41,600) to 10 500 000THB (£156,000)

Special offer Continue reading ‘Poseidon Malee Seaview off plan villas in Koh Lanta Thailand’