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Buying Land in Koh Phangan
Begin with your intended use, then organise a site visit and document review before negotiating a commitment.
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Practical reading for the decisions before a viewing, build or transaction.
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Foreign Property Ownership: Questions to Check
Start with an independent review of the exact buyer, asset and proposed transaction structure.
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Understanding Land Title Checks
A title check should connect the document, the seller and the physical plot.
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Land Leasehold: Terms to Review
Review the complete arrangement: cost, permitted use, responsibilities and exit. The headline term is only one part.
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Property Due Diligence Checklist
Use one issue register to track legal, technical, commercial and operational questions.
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Villa Building Costs in Koh Phangan
A useful budget separates the house from land, design, site works, infrastructure, furniture and contingency.
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Building Permissions: What to Verify
Ask the relevant authority and appointed professionals what approvals apply to the exact plot and design.
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Planning a Villa Construction Timeline
Plan a sequence with dependencies and decision points rather than relying on a single completion date.
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Checking Land Access and Utilities
Check the practical route and the documented basis for using it. Establish what utilities exist and what is still needed.
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Building on Sloping Land
Treat slope as an early design and engineering question before selecting a house layout.
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Understanding Villa Rental Yield
Separate gross rental income from income after operating expenses. Show assumptions rather than promise a return.
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Total Costs of a Property Investment
Build a total-cost view covering acquisition, setup, operation and eventual exit.
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Buy a Villa or Build Your Own?
Compare complete costs, constraints and your own capacity to manage decisions when choosing between an existing villa and a new build.
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Koh Phangan vs Koh Samui for Property Buyers
Compare actual properties and your routine on each island rather than relying on island-wide labels.
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Choosing an Area in Koh Phangan
Choose an area by checking household or project needs against individual sites.
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Long-Term Villa Rental Checklist
Confirm the full rental cost, responsibilities and written terms before paying.
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Buying an Operating Business
First establish what is being sold: assets, shares, property or a lease interest.
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Understanding Business Valuation
An asking price is a seller position, not a verified valuation.
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Preparing Your Property for Sale
Prepare clear evidence and current photographs before marketing a property.
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Thai Land Measurements: Rai to Square Metres
One rai is 1,600 m²; one ngan is 400 m²; one square wah is 4 m². Keep the source measurements alongside conversions.
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Before the next step.
How do I arrange an on-island viewing or request a dossier?
Contact our advisory team directly via Telegram (@aterraphangan) or WhatsApp (+66 81 331 3057). We coordinate private property viewings, boundary surveys, and provide complete documentation dossiers including title deeds and architectural drawings.
How do I discuss your plans?
Use the brief form to prepare a message, then send it to @aterraphangan in Telegram. Include your preferred location, intended use, budget and timing. Nothing is sent automatically.
What legal due diligence is conducted prior to purchase?
Every property represented by Aterra Phangan undergoes rigorous due diligence, including title deed verification (Chanote / Nor Sor 3 Gor), environmental zoning compliance (building height, slope restrictions), public road access rights, utility connections, and building permit legitimacy.