Phuket Homes - Living in Phuket
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Many foreigners are making their homes in Phuket, either for part of the year or permanently as retirees or local residents. At Phuket Andaman we strive to find you an ideal home in Phuket. Theres more to property here than condos and houses, and we can offer you a wide selection of properties to view and services to complete your task in settling in Phuket.
Homes in Phuket can be villas, houses, units in gated communities or condominiums. It all depends on your preferences and budget. There is also the issue of land ownership, since non-nationals cannot own land, therefore buyers resort to other structures to become del facto owners, such as long running land leases, or buying in the name of a Thai partner or spouse. Forty-nine per cent of condo buildings can be owned by foreigners therefore this is a popular choice.
Living in Phuket is very comfortable and in addition to the lovely climate and scenery, there is a good infrastructure that already caters to a large and growing ex-pat community. The property industry is mature, responsible and mainly run by Westerners, which ensures a professional understanding for buyers looking to make homes in Phuket. Upkeep, maintenance, servicing (while you are away), sub-leasing and legal services are all well supplied and we can help find you the best solutions in these regards.
Also of importance is the furnishing and finishing of homes in Phuket, and this is one major advantage to living in Thailand. The country has a healthy obsession with house building and appearance and a lot of effort goes into interiors, d?cor, landscaping, patios and tropical outdoor areas, as well as furniture and fittings. It can be great fun decorating your homes in Phuket with the astonishing range of materials and furnishings, both contemporary and traditional Asian. Wood, ceramics, antiques, Buddhist art and water feature props are all plentifully available at very agreeable prices, giving home owners a huge and tasteful choice.
Phuket homes can be located in or near popular tourist areas on the west coast, in villa developments, or inland in gated communities and on private land. There are many options depending on your preferences. Security here is generally not a problem, and distances to local amenities are not far. The topography of the island affords plenty of good views, but also cuts off one area from another, but good roads connect the west coast with Phuket Town and Chalong in the centre.
In Phuket, you will find large shopping malls with modern stores, cinema complexes, plenty of local bank branches and business services in English, such as law offices, broadband and internet cable TV companies, laundry and house cleaning, and competent service centres for media equipment like LCD screens, high end audio and computers.
Living in Phuket, or making homes here for part of the year is comfortable for foreigners since there is a well supported ex-pat community with clubs, local pubs, endless international restaurants, clubs and societies, an international school, activity centres, sports facilities, transportation options and of course, plenty of friendly and helpful local Thai people who are one of the chief attractions here. Read more on
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