Choosing the perfect area for you is important when considering buying a home or investing in Phuket property. It is all beautiful, but some areas are simply not pragmatic for some people. This guide looks at every possible area available to you and helps you make a logical and informed decision on which area suits you best.

The Kathu Valley has grown in popularity over the last few years. Its proximity to Patong and Phuket Town make it attractive to many residents, and even some tourists. It is probably the best location on the island for golf courses, as well as international schools and shopping malls.

If you have a boat or love the yachting scene, then you'll love living right in amongst it all at one of Phuket's two main marinas. The Boat Lagoon and The Royal Phuket Marina are now firmly established as the island's most popular marinas to live in. There are plenty of choices for anyone seeking a home next to the water.

Nai Yang is one of Phuket's quieter beaches. For anyone looking for a more laid back feel with less people, more trees and is a shorter distance to the airport it is worth looking at some of the new developments taking place in the area.

Patong is Phuket's number one entertainment centre and most certainly has more energy than anywhere else on the island. Its fast pace attracts by far the largest amount of tourists and so investors in property here will always see a good return on their investment.

If you love to be away from people, then Phuket’s Northeast is probably as far away from the crowds you are ever going to find on the island. The pace of development is much slower here but we are seeing the ocasional new condo or villa project appear in the area.