Phuket real estate - owning a slice of the world's favourite island

Phuket real estate ranks among the world's most rewarding investments. With the island's resilient tourist industry, which has shrugged off even the global downturn, real estate owners are sure of strong returns as well as an amazing lifestyle.

Phuket real estate also offers one of the most varied offers in property, with real estate options suited to the vast range of vacationers that find their perfect break here.

By Phuket's stunning white sandy beach of Bang Tao, real estate investors can pick up condos targeted at rental gains and offering a guaranteed return of 6% per year for three years. But the exclusive east coast could appeal most to real estate purchasers seeking tranquil, low-density condo and villa projects in natural surroundings.

The many airlines now flying directly to Phuket have helped its tourist industry maintain high occupancies throughout a global slowdown. Phuket real estate also offers a host of amenities and leisure options.

On top of its justly famous beaches, Phuket provides a paradise for golfers - Blue Canyon is one of several courses with a worldwide reputation. The excellent health care standards of the Bangkok Hospital Phuket also pull in international patients.

Phuket real estate is also underpinned by marinas like Royal Phuket Marina, world-class education at schools like Phuket International Academy, sophisticated malls such as Central Festival Phuket, Junceylon and a spectrum of wonderful dining options.

The delights of the natural environment include the jungle-clad hills of Phuket's interior and the spectacular islands of the yachting paradise of Phang Nga Bay.

Investors in Phuket real estate can leverage these attractions into solid rental returns and substantial capital gains. Many projects offer guaranteed rental incomes of up to 6% per year, sometimes along with developer financing. Annual appreciation of 9% is not unusual and further gains can be found by buying off-plan.