Services · Real estate consultancy
Buying & Selling Advisory in Koh Samui
Representation for buyers and sellers on Koh Samui: finding and comparing the right property, pricing a sale properly, negotiating well and keeping the transaction on track.
Our property guides explain how buying and selling work on Koh Samui. This page is about what we do for you while it happens: the searching, comparing, pricing, negotiating and coordinating that turn a process on paper into a completed transaction.
We act for buyers and for sellers. In every transaction we make clear, in writing, whom we represent and how we are paid, so you know whose interests we are looking after.
For buyers
Buyer representation
As a buyer’s agent in Koh Samui, we start from a simple fact: the island has no central listing system, so the same villa can appear with several agencies at different prices, and some of the best properties are never advertised. As your representative, we search the whole market for you, not just our own listings, and give you a straight view on each property, including the ones we would not buy.
Property search and selection
We start with a brief: budget including purchase costs, the type of property, how you will use it, the ownership structure you are comfortable with and the features that matter. We then shortlist, pre-check basic facts such as title type, access and building permits where available, and arrange viewings so your time on the island is spent on serious options. If you are overseas, we can view on your behalf and report back with video, photos and our honest assessment.
Location advice
The right area depends on how you will live. Families often want to be near international schools and daily amenities; holiday-let investors need what guests book; second-home owners may value quiet and views over convenience. We explain the trade-offs between areas such as Bophut, Lamai and Chaweng, including the hillside roads, beaches and seasonal factors that a map won’t show you. Our area guides are a good place to start.
Property comparisons
Comparing two Samui villas is rarely like for like. We compare price per square metre of build and land, the remaining lease term, the quality of construction, running costs, rental potential and how easy each will be to resell, so that you are choosing between real alternatives rather than photographs.
For sellers
Seller representation
When we act for you as seller, our job is to achieve the best realistic price and terms, and to get the sale safely to the Land Office. We handle enquiries, qualify buyers before viewings, present offers with our advice on each, and keep the sale moving when buyers’ lawyers raise questions.
Market positioning
Buyers compare your property with everything else they have seen that week. We look at the competition at your price point and advise on how to position the property: who it suits best, what to emphasise and what to fix, explain or price in before it goes to market.
Pricing strategy
The asking price is the most important marketing decision you make. Priced too high, a property becomes stale and ends up selling for less; priced sensibly, it attracts competing interest. We base our recommendation on comparable sales and listings, the property’s condition and documents, and how long you can wait. Our market analysis page explains how we arrive at an appraisal.
Property marketing
We prepare an accurate description, professional photography and the facts buyers need, then market the property on our website and to our network of buyers and agents in Thailand and abroad. Owners ready to start can book a free, no-obligation valuation.
For both sides of the deal
Negotiation assistance
We negotiate on price, but also on the terms that often matter as much: deposit size, payment stages, what is included, the transfer date and who pays which fees. We explain the reasoning behind each counter-offer, and we tell you when a deal is good enough to accept.
Due diligence coordination
Legal due diligence is carried out by your own independent lawyer. We make it easier by gathering documents early, answering practical questions about the property and making sure nothing is overlooked, from building permits to condominium debt certificates. Our guide to property due diligence explains what the checks cover.
Transaction coordination
Between the offer and the transfer, many people need to act in the right order: the seller, the buyer, both lawyers, banks, translators and the Land Office. We coordinate the timetable, chase the paperwork and make sure funds and documents arrive when they are needed, including the foreign exchange paperwork a condominium purchase requires.
Resale strategy
For buyers, we discuss the eventual resale before you buy: the lease, layout, location and documents that will help you sell later. For sellers who are not ready yet, we advise on the improvements and records that are most likely to pay for themselves when you do sell.
Frequently asked questions
No. As a buyer’s representative we look across the market, including properties listed with other agencies and owners, and we will tell you if we think a property is overpriced or unsuitable.
It varies by transaction and is agreed in writing. Commission is commonly paid by the seller, but arrangements differ, so we always confirm who we act for and how we are paid before we start.
It is possible. We can view properties for you, provide detailed reports and coordinate with your lawyer, who can act under a power of attorney at the Land Office. Most buyers still prefer to visit before committing, and we can plan an efficient viewing trip.
It depends on price, property type and the market. Once a buyer is found, a straightforward resale often reaches transfer in a matter of weeks; leasehold, company-owned or off-plan sales can take longer. We give you a realistic timetable for your property.
We coordinate, but we don’t advise on law. Each party should have its own independent lawyer for contracts, title checks and the transfer, and we work closely with them.
Buying or selling on Koh Samui?
Tell us what you are looking for, or what you would like to sell, and we will explain how we can help.
General information only, not legal advice. Last reviewed November 2026.