Over the years Koh Samui has become an increasingly excellent location for investment. With its beautiful beach setting, a vibrant expat scene and plenty to do whether it’s in the day or the evening, the island has become a magnet for those looking for an elegant lifestyle in a decidedly tropical setting amongst palm trees and lush jungle. The island has morphed from a barely-populated backwater to an internationally acclaimed lifestyle destination.

The change has to a considerable extent been carried out by Samui builders who have taken the previous, rudimentary building styles and given them a total makeover. The island is now graced with sleek villas that match any that can be found in established lifestyle destinations that have an even longer history. It can be safely said that Koh Samui has caught up with all of them and now takes its place with them on a very equal footing.

Samui builders have charged themselves with improving the island not just when it comes to residential buildings but also commercial ones. Resorts and hotels are all world-class, as are the restaurants and other facilities.

And for those who wish to build their own villas here, there’s further good news: it’s never been easier to do so than now. The last decades have seen the implementation of international norms across the board with firms like ours, RS Built, leading the way. We and our peers have streamlined all the processes to provide a seamless service. Whereas before there could be many difficulties with scattered approaches to building, those challenges have disappeared. And they’re not the only ones. Those who want to build villas have now a much easier path to doing so. RS Built and its peers operate a one-stop service when it comes to setting up on Koh Samui. We recognize that many of our clients will already have some experience of building properties in the tropics while others are coming completely new to the process. We therefore offer services that dovetail with their different needs. We can give as much or as little input and assistance as required.

For those clients wishing to hire us to basically provide everything, we can even provide a service whereby they don’t ever need to be present. We can start by finding the ideal land for their requirements and once satisfied can ensure that it’s purchased. And naturally we make sure that all the paperwork is as it should be and totally up to date.

Next, we can build the entire villa, no matter how big or small. We use quality materials, fittings and furnishings throughout. Everything is designed to be as sustainable and as aesthetic as possible. And we cut no corners: all our builds adhere to the best international regulations. We keep our clients informed of every step along the way and can provide photography and videography of the villa and its environs at every stage. We also check every stage passes a quality check before proceeding. We keep in touch regularly and act as project manager. We employ teams that come from our own pool and needless to say, they are used to working with each other. This not only speeds up the process but ensures that each team works smoothly with the others. We are able to work to our clients’ timeframes and ensure that each building is complete on the due date.

Some villas are to be found in remote places and we are able, if necessary, to build a concrete access road. Gone are the days of mud tracks and the kind of approaches that require action-hero driving skills. It’s now an easy matter to get to villas, although some may still require a four-wheel drive vehicle if perched on steep slopes. Similarly, we can provide a link to the electrical and water grids. And in the latter case, where it’s really not possible, we can dig deep wells and/or provide water towers. If you speak with villa owners who were first on the island, they will tell you of power outages and taps running dry. This is no longer the case if reputable Samui builders such as RS Built are in charge of the work.

We are also able to provide landscaping services and all maintenance work. For those who are thinking of pure investments only, we are also able to rent out a villa that we have built to prospective holidaymakers and/or long-term guests. We can naturally undertake all kinds of repairs if needed and look after a villa while the owner is away.

If you are interested in buying or building a villa then we would be happy to have an informal discussion with you. It is a lot easier these days to set up in Thailand and we can not only build your dream home but ensure that all paperwork, including visas, etc., are all efficiently dealt with. Samui builders such as RS Built can make your dream remarkably easy to achieve – and keep within your budget.