One of the most exciting prospects in the world of construction is simply moving into a new home that you have helped build. It’s an unbeatable feeling, knowing that you have quite literally built your new life.

And even better, when your new home and lifestyle is not only in one of the world’s most exotic countries, but in a highly favored and sought-after location.

For almost everyone who has seized on the chance, living on a tropical island represents a dream come true. Many people may have had the same dream, but few care to take action and make it happen.

Yet, it’s not so difficult. For a very modest outlay, it’s entirely possible to bring this dream to fruition. The real key is to find a trusted partner who can build your property, saving you time, money and hassle. After all, you may have been coming to Koh Samui, but only on holiday, and you won’t know who to go to for help, advice and know-how.

The first homeowners from abroad who built on Koh Samui really did have to take many chances. Usually they paid off, but between the dream and the reality there were many mis-steps, a lot of head-scratching, and nerves of steel were required. Simply to deal with the language barrier was a chore. And then you had to be present most of the time to make your wishes clear. It was a difficult undertaking and a pioneer spirit was required.

As Koh Samui developed, more experts began to make their way here and houses, up to then mostly made of wood, were replaced by ones of concrete. The island’s infrastructure was improved with a ring road and an airport built. Existing ports were developed in order to facilitate importing goods from the mainland and far further afield. The results? Today’s Koh Samui has become a sophisticated destination, one where life is filled with ease and where the homeowner has everything at his or her fingertips.

Palm Construction has helped to spearhead the modern Koh Samui and offers a construction service that takes in many different disciplines. Using in-house experts in different fields, we are able to construct every kind of villa or property and ensure that top quality materials are used. This applies not just to the construction itself but all the fittings that are needed inside.

We also respect the environment. Islands always need to be as sustainable as possible since they are independent entities. In a rush of development around the turn of this century, fast progress meant that island regulations needed changing in order to protect the island. Eco-systems had to be preserved and the island had to consider how its many new guests, both vacationers and those who moved here, could be looked after while keeping Koh Samui pristine. Palm Construction has always adhered to ecological concepts and we ensure that all laws and regulations are respected and upheld. We have an eye out for conservation and are aware that it is our duty and task, along with other building firms, to care for the island. Best practices are adhered to and make sense not just on an ecological level but also benefit the individual homeowner.

We aim, for example, to have in place the best options for collecting water, so it can be used efficiently. Good drainage is an equal must if floods are to be avoided, and energy has to be efficiently consumed. Modern homeowners expect this as much as we do.

Constructing a property also requires that not only are housing and land regulations adhered to but also the legalities of foreign ownership are dealt with. It’s well-known that it’s not particularly difficult to set up in Thailand, but you will require help from a lawyer to do so. We naturally assist with this, if needed, and work with teams that specialize in personal tax, setting up a company, retirement, etc. We naturally keep within your budget and work steadily to bring your dream to fruition.

When it comes to building a new home, Palm Construction wants to hear your ideas. We can offer villas built in new developments as well as properties that are independent and not part of any community. Thanks to being able to build local infrastructure, we are able to construct access roads to service areas that were once inaccessible. Similarly, we can dig wells and link remote properties to the national electrical grid. We have considerable expertise in this and know how to provide it at very reasonable costs.

We invite you to informally discuss your needs with us. Simply contact us and we will listen to your ideas. You will be pleasantly surprised just how possible it is to bring your dreams to fruition and to start living a tropical lifestyle in one of Thailand’s most prized destinations.