In spite of all the political wrangling, Phuket as a whole has been like Teflon. Land prices are up 30%++ this year and prime land is now being acquired at a rate we have not seen before, with buyers that include major property funds.
The supply and demand of villas and apartments for the investor/resident has stayed nicely balanced and prices have not gone crazy…..yet! Price per sqm for Phuket investment properties are at a fraction of most primary markets like Singapore and Hong Kong (lets not even talk about London!) and with limited land supply this is a perfect time to take advantage of new launches like the oceanfront villas and apartments of The Natai or the new all villa luxury resort near Trisara called Istana.
THE NATAI: now under construction with the 3 beach front villas sold and almost completed. The 3 sea view loft villas have now been released at THB 24 million and the project will be introduced to all of the Phuket real estate brokers at the end of this month, when the final plans for the sea view condominium apartments will be ready. Think 3.5m ceilings and 500m2 penthouses, not to mention the incredible architecture from Paul Raff studios in Toronto!
ISTANA: If considering a substantial west coast architecturally significant family entertainment that is a value trade you MUST take a look at this project. With only 9 lots at launch move swiftly, three of which sold this week. (see below)
For the global real estate investor looking for the next hot spot for capital appreciation you have to take a peak at the CULU CULU Polo Lifestyle Resort, just outside of Buenos Aires. This is a great opportunity, not unlike South Africa 5-6 years ago, where an investor
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can make money not only on the capital appreciation of the real estate, but also on an undervalued currency. 8 years ago when I was in Buenos Aires, the Peso was pegged to the US$ 1 to 1. Now at 3.1 to 1, there is definitely room for a currency play as well.
As a well respected investor said “when you are in a country where a cup of coffee at Starbucks cost the same as a nice bottle of local wine, buy real estate, buy the stock market and buy a few cases of wine!”
August is going to busy in Phuket, with major hotels already booked with 70%+ occupancy and anyone coming in for the high season for 2008 should book early….as Phuket tourism has fully recovered!
Best Regards,
Tom Travers
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Investment Properties |
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Baan Mandala(Ref: 020) |
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Sale Price: 25,400,000 Baht
Location: Bangtao, Phuket
Details: Baan Mandala is a collection of only 8 villas situated in Bangtao,250 meters away from Bangtao Beach–an 8 kilometre long crescent sandy coast shaded by tall pine trees. Each one is exclusive and luxurious,built with the finest materials, complete with a swimming pool and covered terraces ,making Baan Mandala one qulity project in an area renowned for its opulent private homes. In the vicinity lies the Laguna area where a group of 5-star hotels is nestled comfortably around an intricate ... more details...
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The Natai(Ref: 023) |
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Sale Price: 24,000,000baht
Natai, Phang Nga
Details: The contemporary language of design used in The Natai focuses on flexibility, open space, glass, and clean sweeping lines to better amplify the unobstructed sea views and provide for aesthetically pleasing and comfortable tropical living. The wide use of floor-to-ceiling glass windows lets in the constant ocean breeze and seamlessly integrates indoor space with outdoor space.more details...
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Luxury Villas |
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Kingfisher Villa(Ref: 029) |
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Sale Price: Price on Appliciation
Location: Surin, Phuket
Details: Perched on the hillside overlooking Surin Beach with the world famous Amanpuri Resort in the distance is one of Phuket’s most stunning and elegant private villas. An open floor plan with high vaulted cathedral ceilings and wall length windows maximize the stunning views across the expansive outdoor entertainment areas and 30 metre infinity pool to views of the Andaman Sea and the broad Western coastline of the island. Building materials, as natural slate, concrete, and granite have been ... more details...
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Sale Price: 130,000,000 Baht
Location: Kamala, Phuket
Details: The Racha Ayara sits nestled within the Ayara Estate set on Phuket’s exclusive Kamala coastline, home to the island’s most extravagant and sought after properties. This zone of elegant villas is home to those wishing privacy and the finest architecture and living elements available in the region. The Racha Ayara sits on three separate and private levels within this security gated estate. The Upper level presents contemporary Thai inspired pavilions set around the tiled 30 metre long infinity pool and ... more details...
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Isawan Villa(Ref: 031) |
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Sale Price: 129,900,000 Baht
Location: Kamala, Phuket
Details: This highly desirable four bedrooms villa situated in a well gated private community on Kamala hills enjoy panoramic sea views overlooking the whole Kamala Bay along the West coast and Amanpuri resort. The villa just recently been completed with excellent world class quality of construction and so as well as decorating and furnishing, great design layout for a four bedroom villa with only two levels which is ideal for most people, the master bedroom are spacious with huge glass windows ... more details...
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Sale Price: 80,500,000 Baht
Location: Natai, Phang Nga
Details: This villa is located on the fabulous golden sands of the fashionable and tranquil Natai Beach (Andaman Sea), just 30kms./25 minutes drive north from Phuket International Airport, on a plot of 1.3 rai (2,100 sq.m) with 34 meters of beach frontage. Behind it are a private access road and a splendid coconut palm plantation. The villa itself is built in simple Asiatic style and is comprised of seven separate single-storey pavilion with quite distinctive, mottled Chinese slate roofs, linked by covered but ... more details...
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Palm Grove(Ref: 033) |
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Sale Price: 55,000,000 Baht
Location: Natai, Phang Nga
Details:Amazing villa 150 metres from the beach. 585 sq.m. internal with over 800 sq.m. built up area on 1 rai (1,600 sq.m.) of land. Finished to he highest standard of quality. Open concept living space with extra high ceilings throughout. 4 bedrooms in total all with ensuite bathrooms. Do not miss this opportunity!!!more details...
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Palm Villa(Ref: 030) |
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Sale Price: 37,500,000 Baht
Location: Laguna, Phuket
Details: The villa located near five star hotels along West coast, the residence on an over-sized plot (1,200 sq.m.) has been designed to combine the function of a modern home with an easy flow between indoor and outdoor. Design influences evoke the light and elegance of traditional Northern Thai architecture, with pitched roofs over major living areas. The master bedroom has a high wooden ceiling and sliding doors that open onto the pool deck, an en-suite bathroom, shower and further en-suite massage room ... more details...
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Koh Kood Island, Trat, Thailand |
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Soneva Kiri(Ref: 025) |
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Sale Price: 105,000,000 Baht
Location: Koh Kood, Trat
Details: Imagine a virtually private Island off the east coast of Thailand combining a luxury self -contained resort with an initial 15 private and exclusive residential villas on a 375 Rai (about 150 Acres ) site. Designing a tropical house in 2007 seems to get harder and harder, modern living, pampered lifestyles and a thirst for physical ownership have expanded houses, made them more “solid” in construction and added all of those extra rooms…some of which get used!Given a blank piece of paper... more details...
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The Nam Hai Villa(Ref: 032) |
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Sale Price: US$ 2.5 mn
Location: Hoi An, Vietnam
Details: This luxurious newly completed villa located directly on the magnificent white sanded China Beach near historic Hoi An offers both full resort facilities and hotel management by The Nam Hai Resort & Spa, a five star GHM Hotel. With four pavilion style bedrooms, family room and substantial landscaped gardens guests are assured of pampered luxury, space and privacy. The 15 x 5m private Infinity pool is complimented by an Olympic sized lap pool, gym, spa, tennis courts and over 20 miles... more details...
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Absolute Oceanfront 2 BR apartment amid stunning gated estate in Cebu. Quiet hideaway with superb antique floors, granite kitchen, twin bathrooms, three swimming pools, restaurant and private pier offering diving & fishing. 10 mins airport. 5 star location near Shangri La hotel. Good HK connections.
Details: Set amidst the Visayas Island lies Cebu Island one of the Philippines most progressive destinations. The capital on the east coast is an exciting port that enjoys a rich history that goes back to the killing of Magellan at the hands of local hero Lapu lapu. It's a town known for handicrafts...more details...
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Luxury Polo Estate, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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Culu CuluArgentina |
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Culu Culu is the first lifestyle resort of the new Argentina. Culu Culu is based in the horse ranch area of Lobos, 20 mins from the airport and 1 hour and 20 mins from downtown Buenos Aires. The area is also famous as both birthplace of polo in Argentina and the birthplace of Juan Peron.
Details: The Culu Culu Polo Resort lies on the shore of an untouched lagoon. Each evening, flocks of pink flamingos fly overhead and glide into the lagoon to nest for the night, one of the natural features that make Culu Culu stunningly different. Ten of thousands of Pampa-bred polo ponies graze, stable, breed, exercise and play polo near Culu Culu. We are in the heart of polo's Golden Triangle ... more details...
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