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Free Live Masterclass for Australian Property Buyers
PHUKET 2026
Buying in Phuket?Avoid the 5 Mistakes First-Time Overseas Buyers Make.
In 60 minutes, learn what foreign buyers can actually own in Thailand, how to calculate realistic net returns, how to assess developers and which Phuket locations and projects may fit your goals.
Thursday, 13 August 202660 minutes · Live Q&ALive via Zoom
7:00 PM
Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane
6:30 PM
Adelaide
5:00 PM
Perth
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Register free and receive the current project shortlist, selected price lists and the payment-plan guide.
Live · Zoom
Phuket · AUFeatured Phuket Projects
13 Aug 2026 · 7:00 PM AEST
Live Phuket Investment
Masterclass
MC
SW
Mario Costa & Sam Weeks
Founder · Sales Director
Independent property advisory
Local Phuket market access
Developer and legal due diligence
Support from selection to handover
Why Australians Are Looking Offshore
Your Next Property Does Not Have to Be in the Same Market as the Rest of Your Portfolio
Combine Investment and Lifestyle
A property in Phuket can serve as both an income-generating asset and a place your family can genuinely use — something an Australian rental typically cannot.
Access Different Demand Drivers
Tourism, international mobility and long-stay demand shape Phuket's rental market differently to the Australian residential cycle.
What First-Time Buyers Often Miss
The 5 Mistakes That Can Turn a Promising Phuket Property Into the Wrong Investment
Buying property overseas can offer attractive opportunities — but the details matter. These are five of the most common mistakes first-time buyers make when evaluating property in Phuket.
01
Not Understanding What You Actually Own
Freehold, leasehold and foreign quota are not interchangeable — the details decide what you truly hold.
02
Chasing the Cheapest Price, Not the Best Asset
The lowest headline price is rarely the strongest asset over five to ten years.
03
Trusting a Developer With No Track Record
Off-plan risk lives or dies with the developer's delivery history and financial strength.
04
Buying Without a Clear Strategy
Rental income, capital growth and personal use lead to very different property choices.
05
Forgetting the Total Cost of Ownership
Transfer costs, furniture, fees, management and vacancy quietly reshape the final return.
Learn How to Evaluate Phuket Property With Greater Clarity
Join Mario Costa and Sam Weeks for a practical live masterclass covering ownership structures, developer selection, realistic returns and the true cost of buying.
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Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Live via Zoom
What You'll Walk Away With
A Clearer Framework for Evaluating Phuket Property
In 60 minutes, you will learn the key questions to ask before selecting a property, developer or ownership structure in Thailand.
01
Know What You Can Actually Own
Understand freehold, leasehold and foreign quota — what foreign buyers can legally hold in Thailand and for how long.
02
Calculate the Real Net Return
Move past gross yield: management fees, vacancy, maintenance and running costs — the number that actually reaches the owner.
03
Match the Property to Your Goal
Rental income, capital growth or personal use — each objective points to a different location, product and strategy.
04
Evaluate Developers and Projects
Track record, delivery history, financial strength, management and resale — how to separate a credible project from a risky one.
No hype. No guaranteed returns. Just a clearer framework for making a more informed decision.
Who This Masterclass Is For
Different Goals Require Different Phuket Properties
The right property depends on what you want it to achieve. This live masterclass is designed for Australian buyers considering Phuket for income, long-term growth, personal use — or a combination of all three.
01Rental-Yield Investor
You Want the Property to Produce Income
You are primarily looking for professionally managed property in an established rental location. Your focus is occupancy, realistic net income, operating costs and long-term rental demand — not simply the best-looking view.
Primary goal
Cash flow
02Capital-Appreciation Investor
You Are Investing for Long-Term Growth
You are looking for a strong location, a reputable developer and an asset with lasting demand. You understand that the cheapest entry price is not necessarily the strongest long-term investment.
Primary goal
Growth
03Lifestyle / End-User
You Want a Property You Can Actually Use
You are considering a holiday home, future retirement base or part-time residence that may also be professionally rented when you are not in Phuket.
Primary goal
Lifestyle
Not sure which profile fits you? The webinar will show how location, ownership structure and property type should change depending on your objective.
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Why Phuket
More Than a Holiday Destination
Phuket combines an internationally recognised lifestyle destination with established tourism demand, limited prime coastal locations and several property structures available to overseas buyers.
Tourism-Driven Demand
Phuket attracts international visitors throughout the year. In established locations, this creates demand for professionally managed holiday accommodation and high-quality residential property.
Limited Prime Locations
Phuket is an island with finite land supply. Established west-coast areas such as Bang Tao, Surin, Kamala and Layan cannot be expanded indefinitely.
International Buyer Access
Foreign buyers can access selected property through structures such as condominium freehold or professionally reviewed leasehold arrangements, depending on the project and individual circumstances.
Lifestyle and Long-Stay Appeal
For many buyers, Phuket is not purely an investment decision. It can combine rental potential with personal use, retirement planning or extended periods in Thailand.
The opportunity is not simply to buy property in Phuket. The challenge is identifying the right property, in the right location, with the right structure and a realistic financial plan.
Your Advantage
Independent Guidance From Shortlist to Handover
Cross-border property requires more than an attractive brochure. Our role is to help buyers compare the structure, developer, location, costs and practical ownership journey before making a decision.
Buyer-Focused Guidance
We begin with your objective — income, growth or lifestyle — and compare projects against that goal rather than simply promoting the lowest-priced unit.
Ownership and Legal Review
The relevant ownership structure, title and contractual terms should be reviewed by qualified Thai legal counsel before funds are committed.
Developer Due Diligence
We consider delivery history, financial standing, build quality, payment structure, after-sales service and potential resale demand.
Realistic Net Numbers
We look beyond advertised gross yields and account for management, vacancy, maintenance, fees and the wider cost of ownership.
End-to-End Support
From the first shortlist through project comparison, legal coordination, handover and rental support, the buyer journey is managed step by step.
On the Ground in Phuket
We Inspect Projects Beyond the Renderings
Our team visits selected developments, reviews the location and available units, and captures real viewing footage for overseas buyers. You can understand what is actually being built without relying solely on sales brochures or computer-generated images.
- On-site project visits
- Real location and surroundings
- Current construction progress
- Live viewing footage
- Coordination with local professionals
You should not have to fly in blind.
On-the-ground access
- Project visits
- Current construction progress
- Local developer coordination
- Real viewing footage for clients
Real Client · Australia
From No Phuket Experience to His First Overseas Property
An Australian buyer approached Costa Global Capital with no previous experience in the Phuket property market and uncertainty about where to begin.
- 01
Clarifying the Objective
We first identified what the property needed to achieve and explained the differences between income, growth and personal use.
- 02
Creating a Relevant Shortlist
The available options were narrowed down according to his priorities rather than simply presenting the cheapest property.
- 03
Explaining Ownership and Costs
The buyer was guided through ownership structures, total acquisition costs and the difference between advertised gross yield and realistic net return.
- 04
Independent Legal Review
Thai legal counsel was involved to review the relevant title and contractual terms before payment.
- 05
Buying With Greater Clarity
He proceeded with his first Phuket property after being supported through the selection and review process.
A first-time overseas buyer should never be expected to navigate the market alone.
Free Live Masterclass
Before You Buy in Phuket, Know What to Check
Join the live session and learn how experienced international buyers assess ownership, developers, locations, costs and realistic return expectations.
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Free registration · Live Q&A
13 August 2026
Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane7:00 PM
Adelaide6:30 PM
Perth5:00 PM
Live via Zoom · 60 minutes
Meet Your Hosts
The People on Your Side of the Table
Founder & CEO
Mario Costa
Founder of Costa Global Capital, an international property advisory operating across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Phuket. Mario leads investment strategy, developer relationships and cross-border client advisory.
Sales Director
Sam Weeks
Sam leads client advisory and supports buyers throughout the Phuket property journey — from the initial strategy discussion and project comparison through to handover and rental coordination.
Independent, buyer-focused guidance from the first conversation to the final handover.
Free Live Phuket Property Masterclass
Find Out Which Phuket Strategy Fits Your Goals
Join Mario Costa and Sam Weeks for a practical 60-minute session covering ownership structures, investor profiles, developer checks, realistic returns and selected Phuket projects.
Reserve My Free Seat
Free registration · Live Q&A
13 August 2026
Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane7:00 PM
Adelaide6:30 PM
Perth5:00 PM
Live via Zoom · 60 minutes
Featured in the Live Masterclass
Two Phuket Projects. Two Different Investment Strategies.
During the live masterclass, Mario Costa and Sam Weeks will walk through two selected Phuket developments — including their locations, ownership considerations, payment structures and the type of buyer each project may suit.
Sun Hills Lakeside — image 1 of 3
Top Pick 01
Laguna / Bang Tao
Project visualisationSun Hills Lakeside
A lakeside development positioned within the wider Laguna and Bang Tao area — close to established resorts, golf, hospitality and long-stay demand.
- Lakeside setting
- Established Laguna location
- Hotel-managed concept
- Staged payment structure
- Completion currently indicated for Q3 2027
- Ownership options subject to unit availability and legal review
Why It Is Being Featured
Sun Hills illustrates how entry price, location, professional management and the wider destination ecosystem can influence an investment decision.
Full numbers shown live
Rhea by Sansiri — image 1 of 3
Top Pick 02
Surin / Cherng Talay
Project visualisationRhea by Sansiri
A branded residential development located approximately 600 metres from Surin Beach, combining beach access, services and a staged route to completion.
- Approximately 600 m from Surin Beach
- Branded developer
- Furnished residential concept
- Concierge and shared amenities
- Staged payment structure
- Ownership subject to availability and legal review
Why It Is Being Featured
Rhea demonstrates how developer reputation, beach proximity, services and resale considerations can affect the quality of an overseas property decision.
Price list and payment plan covered live
Project details, prices, payment structures and availability may change. Current information will be presented during the live session and should be independently reviewed before any purchase decision.
Attendee-Only Bonus
Leave With More Than Just the Presentation
Live attendees will receive additional material to help them compare the projects and understand the available routes more clearly.
01
Current Project Shortlist
A concise overview of selected Phuket projects matched to income, growth and lifestyle objectives.
02
Exclusive Price Lists
The latest available project pricing supplied for informational purposes and subject to availability.
03
Payment-Plan Guide
A clear overview of how staged developer payment plans may work from reservation through to handover.
Bonus materials are provided for educational and informational purposes and do not constitute financial, legal or tax advice.
The 60-Minute Agenda
What Happens During the Live Session
- 0–15 min
Why Phuket and the five mistakes
- 15–30 min
Investor profiles and locations
- 30–45 min
Ownership and selected projects
- 45–60 min
Live Q&A and next steps
Free Live Phuket Property Masterclass
Reserve Your Place for the Live Session
Join Mario Costa and Sam Weeks for a practical 60-minute masterclass designed for Australian buyers considering property in Phuket.
- Date
- Thursday, 13 August 2026
- Format
- Live via Zoom
- Times (AU)
- 7:00 PM Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane
6:30 PM Adelaide · 5:00 PM Perth - Duration
- 45-min masterclass + 15-min live Q&A
Hosted by
Mario Costa & Sam Weeks
Ownership structures, developer selection, realistic returns, total cost of buying — plus a walkthrough of two current Phuket projects and an attendee-only bonus pack.
Free registration. This is an educational session — nothing shared during the webinar constitutes financial, legal or tax advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know Before Registering
Practical answers on format, replay, ownership and what to expect on the day.
Yes. Registration and live attendance are free. You only need to reserve your place using the form on this page.
It is designed primarily for Australian buyers considering Phuket property for rental income, long-term growth, personal use or a combination of these goals. It is also suitable for first-time overseas property buyers.
A replay is planned for registered attendees. Access details and availability will be communicated after the live session.
No. The session begins with the fundamentals and explains ownership structures, total costs, developer checks and investment objectives in straightforward language.
Foreign ownership depends on the property type and structure. Selected condominium units may be available under the foreign freehold quota, while other property types may use professionally structured leasehold arrangements. Any individual structure should be reviewed by qualified Thai legal counsel.
Yes. The masterclass will include selected current projects, including Sun Hills Lakeside and Rhea by Sansiri, together with their locations, positioning and available payment structures. Prices and availability may change.
Live attendees are planned to receive the current project shortlist, selected price information and a payment-plan guide after the session.
No. The masterclass is provided for general educational and informational purposes. Any investment, ownership, legal or tax decision should be reviewed with appropriately qualified advisers based on your circumstances.
After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation and webinar access information. Additional reminders will be sent before the live session so you do not miss it.
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Make Your First Phuket Decision an Informed One.
Join the live masterclass and learn what to check before comparing locations, developers, ownership structures and potential returns.
Reserve My Free Seat
7:00 PM Sydney · 6:30 PM Adelaide · 5:00 PM Perth · Live via Zoom
Free registration · Live Q&A · Replay planned for registered attendees