Is Rawai good for buying property in Phuket?

Rawai has 623 active listings from ฿1.6M. Foreigners can own condos freehold under Thailand's Condominium Act. Rental yields run 4–7% net depending on strategy — long-term or hotel-licensed short-term rental.

Can foreigners own property in Rawai, Phuket?

Yes. Foreigners can buy condos freehold (up to 49% of building units) under Thailand's Condominium Act. Houses and villas are on 30-year renewable leasehold. No restrictions on number of properties.

What is the cheapest property for sale in Rawai Phuket?

Entry-level listings in Rawai start from ฿1.6M. Studio condos represent the lowest price point in the district. Browse 623 active listings with live prices filtered by bedrooms and type.

What rental yield can I expect from property in Rawai?

Rental yields in Rawai typically run 4–7% net. Long-term rentals yield 4–6%; hotel-licensed short-term rental can reach 6–8%. Always verify building licence status before committing to an STR strategy.

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Rawai — Real Estate in Phuket

District in Phuket, Thailand

Description

Rawai sits at Phuket's southern tip, roughly 45 km from the airport. The waterfront is a working fishing pier — longtail boats to Coral and Racha islands, Sea Gypsy market, reef-fringed shore. Nearest swimmable bay is Nai Harn, 4 km north (7–10 min by car). That single fact shapes the buyer pool: long-term expat residents, digital-nomad families, and LTR investors who want stable yield over STR occupancy. Not a beach-rental district.

Infrastructure

Day-to-day errands are well-covered. Makro and Villa Market are roughly 10 minutes from Sai Yuan; Tesco Lotus Extra (Chalong) is 15 min. The Rawai seafood market runs daily on the pier road. Phuket International Hospital and Bangkok Hospital Phuket are both within 20–25 minutes. Schools on-district: Rawai Progressive International (Montessori, ages 3–12, Sai Yuan) and Growing Minds Phuket. BCIS in Chalong adds 15–20 min; Headstart International is 25 min north.

Connectivity

Phuket has no BTS or metro — all travel is road-based. From central Sai Yuan: Phuket International Airport 45–55 min off-season (60–75 in high-season via Chalong Circle); Phuket Town 20–25 min; Karon Beach 15–20 min; Chalong pier 10 min; Patong 30–35 min. Route 4024 connects south to north without entering Patong. Long-term tenants here consistently arrive with a car or scooter — factor that into tenant profile and parking spec when buying.

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