Real estate prices on Koh Samui are rising due to increasing demand, making now the ideal time to invest before the market reaches levels seen in Bangkok or Phuket. Owning a home in Koh Samui provides numerous benefits, including a warm year-round climate, breathtaking scenery, stunning beaches, unspoiled natural areas, and vibrant nightlife. These unique qualities continue to attract a steady influx of tourists throughout the year, further enhancing the island’s appeal and investment potential.
About Samui Property Locators
- 500+ SOLD HOMES
- 2 BILLION THB IN SALES
- 500+ SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
Meet the Samui Property Locators
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John & Kulchira Jepson founded our company in 2009, opening our first office in Bophut near Fisherman’s Village. Today, we choose to meet clients in the relaxed atmosphere of coffee shops or your hotel, allowing us to get to know you personally and better prepare to meet your property needs.
We help you find the perfect property. With over 19 years of experience, Samui Property Locators has earned a stellar reputation serving clients worldwide. Whether you’re searching for a luxury villa, an investment opportunity, or a retirement home, we are ready to assist you.
About Samui Property Locators
Your Trusted Real Estate Agency in Koh Samui
Our Vision
We have had the privilege of assisting clients from around the globe, earning their trust so much that many refer their friends to us for help.
Our expertise and commitment have established us as one of the top real estate agencies on Koh Samui. We don’t aim to be the largest—just the most skilled and dependable agency on the island.
Our Mission
Our real estate agency has served Koh Samui for over 19 years, marketing both luxurious properties and affordable options to international buyers.
We dedicate ourselves to helping buyers find homes that perfectly suit their needs, ensuring a safe, seamless, and personalized process.
Our Values
With over 20 years of real estate experience, John Jepson offers practical advice to help you find the best property for your needs. He personally accompanies clients to view shortlisted options and explores additional possibilities.
Known for his expertise in sourcing high-quality properties, John provides tailored recommendations and delivers top-notch service to every client.
Our Resources
Over the years, we have built a vast network of trusted local professionals on Koh Samui, including lawyers and property developers. Many past clients continue to recommend us, showing their satisfaction with our services.
We constantly search for the best properties on the market by visiting resale villas and new developments. Using our expertise, we promote and present the most secure and promising property investments on Koh Samui.
Meet our team
As independent agents in the Koh Samui real estate market for over nineteen years, we take pride in delivering the highest quality service to our clients. We provide a diverse selection of properties, including luxury apartments, custom beachfront villas, and prime beachfront land, covering the full range of high-quality real estate on the island.
TESTIMONIALS
Frequently Asked Questions
Owning property in Thailand as a foreigner differs greatly from ownership rules in most other countries. That’s why it’s crucial to seek expert advice and hire a reputable Thai lawyer.
Your legal advisor can guide you through the most common ownership options:
Leasehold – A maximum of 30 years, with the potential for two extensions of 30 years each.
Thai Company Setup – A preferred route for many foreign buyers.
With the second option, you can structure ownership in two ways: purchasing the land in the name of the Thai company while owning the building or structure in your own name.
Both routes involve annual fees. Leaseholders pay rent to the landlord, while company owners cover accounting costs and taxes to comply with local regulations.
Many people mistakenly believe that foreigners cannot own property in Thailand, but in reality, thousands do. The simplest option for foreign ownership is buying a condominium. However, this excludes more attractive alternatives, such as owning a pool villa, which are also available to foreigners.
The simple answer is to write a will in Thailand with a reputable lawyer if you buy property or other assets here. This service costs just a few thousand Thai Baht.
In Thailand there are property taxes, although capital gains tax is not recognized specifically but it is commonly referred to as income tax.
Taxes on transfers at the land department are split into 4 main elements:
1. Transfer fee 2% which is based on the higher of the evaluated price, or the actual selling price. The evaluated price is based on land department values for property which are updated every 4 years.
2. Special Business Tax (SBT) 3.3% which is applied on any property that has not been held for at least 5 years. However the foreigner cannot claim the 5 year rule as they would not have the their name in the house registration book. (excluding condominiums).
3. Stamp duty 0.5% in the registration process. This is calculated on the higher of the evaluated price and the actual selling price. It is not paid when SBT is applied to the transaction.
4. Income tax. As selling a property is income, so a tax is deducted and called withholding Tax. (this rate is between 5 – 37%)
Tax is calculated based on the Thailand Revenue Code. There are allowances for expenses on each year of ownership, for instance if a property is owned for 5 years the selling price value is reduced by 35% for expenses. The income tax levels and thresholds are then applied to calculate the tax amount payable.
i.e 0-300,000 5%, 300,000 to 500,000 10%, 500,000 to 750,000 15%, 750,000 to 1m 20%, 1m to 2m 25%, 2m to 4m 30%, over 4m 35%.
To sell your villa, your buyer will need several legal documents to inspect your rights to the property. These documents include the House Book, Chanote Title, and Building Permit. Some buyers may also request the original architect drawings.
When you make an initial inquiry about a specific property or submit a general property request, we typically respond within 24 hours. Once we contact you, we focus on finding properties that meet your needs. If you provide us with the dates you will be in Koh Samui, we will arrange appointments to view several properties.