Real Estate in
Koh Samui.

Condominium units can be held freehold by foreign buyers within a building's 49% foreign quota. Land and villas are typically held through a registered 30-year leasehold rather than direct foreign freehold.

Chanote (โฉนด) is the strongest form of land title in Thailand. Each listing states the title type and the ownership route up front. Thai nominee-company structures used to hold land are restricted and under active enforcement in 2026 — we flag them rather than recommend them.

Ownership structure should always be confirmed with independent Thai legal counsel before purchase.

Net-yield estimates for Koh Samui typically sit in the region of 5–8% before management fees, vacancy, and seasonality. These are market estimates, not guarantees — actual returns vary by property, location, and how the villa is managed.

Villa management and operating costs commonly run 20–30% of gross rental income. Every listing states a realistic net-yield estimate alongside the ownership structure, so the trade-offs are clear before you enquire.