PROJECT

Completed

Coco Rawai Villas

in Rawai, Phuket

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HOUSES & VILLAS

2014

COMPLETION

Coco Rawai Villas

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Coco Rawai Villas is a small-scale residential development completed in 2014, situated in Rawai, Phuket's established southern beachfront zone. The project comprises four standalone villas, representing the kind of limited-unit offering that typically characterizes boutique residential enclaves in this locality. With only one active listing currently in the market priced at 12.9 million baht, the development reflects the scarcity value associated with completed villa properties in Rawai's mature residential landscape.

Rawai has evolved into a mixed-use zone blending residential settlement with tourism infrastructure, fishing village heritage, and coastal leisure amenities. The beachfront location positions properties in this area within proximity to established dining, water sports facilities, and the Chalong temple precinct, while maintaining relative separation from the higher-density commercial corridors of Patong and Karon. Coco Rawai Villas, as a completed 2014 project, benefits from an established neighborhood pattern and existing utility infrastructure, distinguishing it from pre-construction speculative opportunities elsewhere on the island.

The villa typology in Rawai commands particular attention from investors evaluating Phuket's residential market. Unlike condominium-heavy developments in tourist-facing zones, standalone villas in Rawai appeal to both owner-occupiers seeking private residential environments and investors pursuing long-term rental strategies targeting mid-to-premium expatriate demographics. The Rawai zone has sustained consistent demand from European and Australian residents prioritizing villa-based living arrangements with discrete management protocols, differentiating tenant profiles from the short-term tourist rental market concentrated in Patong and Bang Tao.

From an investment perspective, Rawai's villa sector demonstrates resilience in long-term rental yield generation rather than short-term turnover velocity. The 12.9 million baht price point for Coco Rawai Villas positions the property within a tier accessible to regional investors while maintaining sufficient scarcity through the four-unit cap. Properties in this zone attract long-term rental demand through LTR channels, with market activity moderated by the zone's established rather than developing status. For buyers prioritizing cash flow stability and owner-occupier exit optionality, Rawai villas warrant consideration within a broader Phuket property search given the zone's sustained lifestyle demand.

FEES & TAXES

Standard transaction fees in Thailand for a completed condominium under the ownership types listed below.

Freehold

  • Transfer fee — 2%
  • Specific Business Tax — 3.3%
  • Withholding tax — 1%
  • Stamp duty — 0.5%

Freehold (foreign quota): one-time transfer fee + tax obligations at closing. Annual common-area maintenance (CAM) separately.

Leasehold

  • Transfer fee — 1%
  • Stamp duty — 0.1%

Leasehold (30-year): registration fee 1% + 0.1% stamp duty on the lease value. No annual property tax for the lessee.

Buyer and seller usually split the transfer fee 50/50.

LOCATION

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NEARBY PLACES

International Schools

  • Lighthouse Secondary International School798 m
  • International School of Phuket (ISP)1.3 km
  • Lighthouse Primary International School Phuket2.8 km

Sports & Events Venues

  • Rawai Boxing Stadium1.7 km

Parks

  • Phuket Botanic Garden1.8 km
  • Tiger Park Phuket2.4 km
  • Kata Beach Community Park3.3 km

Malls & Souks

  • Market Village Phuket Chalong2.2 km
  • Rawai Seafood Market3.6 km

Museums

  • Rawai Art Village2.5 km

Panoramic Views

  • Kata Noi Viewpoint3.0 km

Beaches

  • Kata Beach3.6 km

DISTRICT

Rawai

Phuket's coastline divides into fifteen distinct tourist zones, each with its own buyer profile, price band and rental cycle. The luxury west coast — Bang Tao, Layan, Surin, Kamala — runs Aman-tier resorts, golf, beach clubs and the highest absolute prices on the island. Drop south through Patong (the tourist…

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Coco Rawai Villas — buyer FAQ

Can foreigners own a house at Coco Rawai Villas?

Foreigners cannot hold freehold title to land under a house in Thailand, including at Coco Rawai Villas. Overseas buyers typically register a long-term leasehold directly on the land title, or use a Thai-majority company holding the freehold land, with the villa itself registered in the buyer's name. A Thai property lawyer should review the title before purchase.

Where is Coco Rawai Villas located in Rawai, and how far is it from Nai Harn Beach and Chalong?

Coco Rawai Villas sits inland toward the Chalong Pier turnoff in Rawai, on Phuket's southern tip, away from the working boat-pier stretch of Rawai Beach itself. Nai Harn Beach and the Promthep Cape viewpoint are only minutes away by car, while Chalong and Phuket Town are both a straightforward 15-to-20-minute drive for shops, hospitals and banks.

Is Coco Rawai Villas completed, and who is the developer?

Coco Rawai Villas is a completed development finished in 2014, so buyers see finished houses, established gardens and years of history rather than a rendering or a construction timeline. No developer name is publicly listed for this project, so buyers should confirm the original builder, warranties and land title history with the seller or a Thai property lawyer.

Who is Coco Rawai Villas best suited for?

Coco Rawai Villas particularly suits long-term expats, retirees, diving households and families who want a private standalone house on Thai land rather than a beachfront condominium. Its inland, garden-village setting near Chalong appeals to residents seeking Rawai's settled community feel and quick access to Nai Harn Beach, rather than short-stay holidaymakers drawn to the busier west-coast resort strip.

Is Rawai Beach suitable for swimming near Coco Rawai Villas?

Rawai Beach itself is a working boat-pier and seafood-market shoreline rather than a swimming beach, so residents of Coco Rawai Villas typically drive a few minutes to Nai Harn Beach for swimming instead. Rawai's waterfront still anchors daily life through its dive operators, longtail-boat charters and seafood market, part of the area's long-standing appeal for divers and long-term residents.

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