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Condominiums: Types and Advantages
Learn what a condominium is in Phuket, the different types available, and how they differ in terms of service level, purpose, and investment potential. This article provides a clear explanation, expert tips, and key selection criteria for both comfortable living and rental income.
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A condominium (or “condo”) is a residential property format in which the owner purchases their individual apartment, while all shared infrastructure — corridors, swimming pools, fitness centers, reception areas, and common grounds — is jointly owned by all residents. The complex is managed by a professional property management company.
Condominiums are especially common in Phuket due to their convenience, security, and strong investment characteristics. This format is well suited for permanent living, seasonal stays, and rental purposes.
Condominiums are especially common in Phuket due to their convenience, security, and strong investment characteristics. This format is well suited for permanent living, seasonal stays, and rental purposes.
Types of Condominiums
Condominiums differ in purpose, building type, infrastructure, and level of service. In Phuket, the following types are most common:
Residential Condominiums
These complexes are designed for permanent residence.
Typical features:
Typical features:
- Larger apartment sizes
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Calm, practical infrastructure (swimming pool, parking, sometimes co-working spaces)увеличенная площадь квартир
Resort Condominiums
Complexes created primarily for holidays and rental income:
- Striking designer interiors
- Lagoon-style swimming pools
- Pool bars
- Reception and hotel-level services
- Walkable internal infrastructure
- In some cases, guaranteed rental income programs
Premium-Class Condominiums
These stand out for their high level of infrastructure and privacy:
- Gated communities
- Underground parking
- Five-star–level fitness centers
- Spa facilities
- Lounges and common areas
- Larger apartment layouts
- Upgraded finishing materials
Club-Style Condominiums
Smaller developments with up to 50–80 units.
Key characteristics:
Key characteristics:
- Boutique scale
- Low tourist density
- Quiet atmosphere and high privacy
- Personalized service
Investment Condominiums with a Management Operator
Complexes where all services and rental operations are fully handled by a professional operator.
The investor does not need to manage marketing, guest check-ins, cleaning, or maintenance.
The investor does not need to manage marketing, guest check-ins, cleaning, or maintenance.
Key Advantages of Condominiums
- Convenience and service — the management company handles all operational issues
- Security — on-site security, CCTV, and controlled access
- Infrastructure — swimming pools, gyms, parking, and sometimes restaurants and spas
- High rental potential — especially in Phuket’s most popular areas
- Transparent ownership structure — foreigners can own condominiums on a freehold basis
- High liquidity — condos are generally easier to resell than villas
What to Consider When Choosing a Condominium
- Legal ownership type: Freehold or Leasehold
- Reputation of the developer and management company
- Type of complex: residential, resort, or investment-focused
- Construction quality and materials
- Infrastructure and level of service
- Distance to the sea and overall demand in the area
- House rules (pets, long-term rentals, renovation policies)
Important to Know:
- Condominium maintenance costs consist of CAM fees — charges for maintaining common areas.
- Owners participate in the owners’ association, which influences budgets, renovations, and management decisions.
- Resort-style complexes often experience higher infrastructure wear and tear, which should be taken into account.
Key Differences Between Condominiums and Apartments in Standard Residential Buildings
- Presence of a professional management company
- Well-developed on-site infrastructure
- Unified maintenance and security systems
- Ability to operate rentals under a hotel-style model
- Legally transparent ownership structure
Expert Tip:
If you plan to rent out your apartment, choose resort or investment condominiums in the following areas: Rawai, Kata, Karon, Bang Tao, Surin, Kamala — these locations offer the highest tourist demand and strong year-round occupancy rates.
If your goal is comfortable permanent living, quieter residential condominiums in the following areas are more suitable: Choeng Thale, Koh Kaew, Kathu.
If you plan to rent out your apartment, choose resort or investment condominiums in the following areas: Rawai, Kata, Karon, Bang Tao, Surin, Kamala — these locations offer the highest tourist demand and strong year-round occupancy rates.
If your goal is comfortable permanent living, quieter residential condominiums in the following areas are more suitable: Choeng Thale, Koh Kaew, Kathu.
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