The Koh Samui property market in 2026, read from our building sites
What we see from building in Angthong, Lipa Noi and Thong Krut in 2026: where the work is, what buyers ask for, and what to check.
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Portofino Village
Guides that mention Portofino Village, our development in Lipa Noi.
Where to buy in Koh Samui: an area-by-area guide
The busy north and east, or the quiet south and west? A plain guide to Koh Samui's areas for buyers, from a developer that has built in nine of them.
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Render to reality: our drawings next to our finished buildings
A render is a picture of a building that does not exist yet. Here is how we show ours next to the finished thing, and what that comparison can and cannot tell you.
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How to choose a builder on Koh Samui: the questions to ask
The questions to ask any builder on Koh Samui before you sign, and our own answers, backed by buildings you can visit and dates you can check.
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Why we hold a land blessing before we build
Before a build on Koh Samui gets going, we ask for the land to be blessed in the Thai way. Here is what that means, in plain terms, and why we keep doing it.
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How to buy or build property in Koh Samui as a foreigner
Foreigners can buy a finished villa on Koh Samui or build their own. How each path works, how ownership is usually set up, and how to check who you are trusting.
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Is buying off-plan in Koh Samui safe? How to check a developer
Off-plan can be a sensible way to buy on Koh Samui, or a costly mistake. Here are the real risks and a plain checklist to run before you pay a deposit.
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What it costs to build a villa in Koh Samui
There is no single rate for building a villa on Koh Samui. Here is what moves the budget, from the land to the builder, explained by a team that builds on the island.
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Building on an island: slopes, soil, rain and permits on Koh Samui
What actually shapes a build on Koh Samui: sloped plots, water off the hills, the rainy season, permits and materials that cross by ferry. Told from our own sites.
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Can foreigners own property in Thailand? The structures, honestly
Foreigners can own a villa on Koh Samui, but not the land in their own name. Here is how the main ownership structures work, in plain English.
Stellar Property GlobalLeasehold vs freehold on Koh Samui: what it means for a villa buyer
For a villa on Koh Samui, leasehold means you lease the land and own the house. Freehold land needs a Thai company. Here is how the two compare.
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