For Property Owners
Rental income without the workload. Empire Estates manages villas and condos across Phuket — multi-platform marketing, 24/7 guest care, housekeeping, maintenance and transparent monthly reporting, with a bilingual English/French team on the island. It starts with a free, no-obligation rental assessment.
One agreement covers everything your property needs to earn — from the first listing photo to the monthly statement in your inbox.
Professional photos and listings on Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda and our own portal — plus direct exposure to our international tenant and buyer network.
Nightly rates tuned to season, events and demand, so your calendar fills at the best achievable rate through the November–April peak and beyond.
Every booking vetted, check-in and check-out handled, and guests looked after around the clock — you never take the 2 a.m. phone call.
Hotel-standard cleaning between stays, fresh linen and towels, and essentials restocked before every arrival.
Scheduled pool care, gardening and preventive inspections — small issues are fixed before they become expensive ones.
A clear monthly statement of bookings, income and expenses. You always know exactly what your property earned and what was spent.
TM30 guest reporting, licensing guidance for short stays and rental-tax basics — coordinated with trusted legal and accounting partners.
Marketing, tenant screening, lease contracts, rent collection and periodic inspections for 6–12+ month tenancies.
A private villa is the most rewarding property to own in Phuket — and the most demanding to run. Pools need daily attention in the tropics, gardens grow fast, salt air and the rainy season test every fixture, and short-stay guests expect hotel service. Our villa management service exists so that none of that lands on you, whether you live abroad eleven months a year or just prefer your weekends free.
We look after villas across Phuket’s prime addresses — Bang Tao, Laguna, Layan, Cherng Talay, Kamala, Surin, Rawai and Nai Harn — with vetted housekeeping, pool and garden teams and a bilingual owner desk that answers in English or French. You choose how your villa earns: short-stay holiday lets, a long-term tenant, or a hybrid calendar that keeps your own dates blocked.
We manage condos and apartments as well as villas — from Laguna and Surin residences to units in Patong, Kata and Karon. That includes liaising with the building’s juristic office, paying common fees and utilities, coordinating access for cleaning and repairs, and keeping your unit rented.
One honest note: most condominium buildings in Thailand do not permit stays under 30 nights, so for condos we usually recommend a long-term or monthly rental program. It is steadier income, fully compliant, and there is strong demand in Phuket for well-furnished units on 6–12 month leases.
Owners rarely leave a property manager over money. They leave over silence, surprise charges and the creeping feeling that nobody truly cares about their home. We built our service around the three things owners tell us they missed most elsewhere: communication, transparency and genuine care.
“I never hear from my manager unless something is wrong.”
You have a named, bilingual contact who knows your home personally — not a ticket queue. Every message is answered within 24 hours, and you receive proactive updates with photos after inspections, not just when there is a problem.
“Every statement seems to hide surprise charges.”
Your monthly statement itemises every booking and every expense, at cost. Significant works are quoted and approved by you before a single baht is spent. If a number ever puzzles you, we show you exactly where it came from.
“Between guests and the tropics, my house will wear out.”
Vetted guests, preventive inspections, and the housekeeping and maintenance standard we would expect in our own homes. A well-cared-for villa earns more and ages better — we protect your asset, not just your season.
“To a big agency, I’m just one villa among hundreds.”
We keep our portfolio at a size our team can genuinely look after. The people who answer your messages are the same people who walk through your villa — you will know them by name.
Our promise is simple: we manage your home the way we would want someone to manage ours.
There is no single right way to rent out a property in Phuket. We run three programs and help you pick the one that fits your goals — and your own use of the home.
The highest earning potential for licensed villas in tourist demand zones. We run your home like a boutique hotel.
One quality tenant, twelve months of predictable income — the compliant choice for condos and a favourite of hands-off owners.
Spend the winter in your villa, let it earn the rest of the year. Your dates are blocked first; we rent around them.
Not planning to rent at all? We also offer property-care packages for owner-only homes: inspections, staff, bills and maintenance while you are away.
Owners deserve straight answers on fees. In Phuket, full-service holiday-rental management typically costs 15–25% of rental income, and long-term management around 8–15% or a one-month placement fee. Our own programs are simply commission-based — no rental income, no fee — and your written proposal spells out one clear all-in rate and exactly what it includes, before you commit to anything.
| Program | Typical market rate in Phuket | What is usually included |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term (holiday) management | 15–25% of rental income | Marketing, pricing, guest care, check-ins, housekeeping coordination, reporting |
| Long-term rental management | 8–15% of rent, or a one-month placement fee | Tenant search and screening, lease, rent collection, inspections |
| Property care (no rental) | Fixed monthly fee | Inspections, staff and contractor supervision, bills, key holding |
Costs such as repairs, utilities and consumables are the owner’s and are itemised at cost on your monthly statement — you approve significant works before they happen.
It depends on location, size, licensing and how the home shows online — which is why we start with a free rental assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all promise. As a benchmark, well-located and well-managed villas and condos in Phuket typically achieve a 5–8% gross annual yield, with peak demand from November to April and strong shoulder-season bookings from returning European, Australian and Asian travellers.
The assessment gives you a realistic annual income estimate for your specific property, the program we would recommend, and the commission we would charge — in writing, with no obligation.
Tell us about your property. We reply within 24 hours and send a realistic income estimate within 48.
One clear commission rate, what it includes, and your owner-use terms — in writing before you commit.
Photos, listing copy, pricing setup, key and inventory handover, and compliance (TM30, licensing) organised.
Bookings or tenancy, guest care, housekeeping, maintenance and bills — handled by our team on the island.
A monthly statement of income and expenses, with your rental income paid out as agreed.
Phuket is not one rental market but a dozen. Pricing, guest profile and season length change from beach to beach — local knowledge is what turns an address into income.
Phuket’s premium villa corridor — Boat Avenue, Porto de Phuket and the Laguna estate drive strong year-round demand and the island’s highest villa rates.
Villas for rent in Bang Tao →Quiet luxury: large private estates near unspoiled beaches, favoured by families and long-staying guests who book early and return yearly.
Villas for rent in Layan →The sea-view luxury segment on the west coast — headline villas above the bays, minutes from two of Phuket’s most beautiful beaches.
Villas for rent in Kamala →The south’s expat and long-stay heartland — digital nomads, retirees and winter residents keep well-priced villas occupied far beyond high season.
Villas for rent in Rawai →Phuket’s highest booking volumes. Ideal for condos and apartments on monthly terms, with relentless demand for well-managed units.
Properties for rent in Phuket →The island’s working heart — strong long-term rental demand from professionals and families, plus marina access for boat owners.
Properties for rent in Phuket →Renting out property in Thailand comes with real rules, and enforcement has tightened in recent years. This is exactly why owners hire a manager — here is what matters, in plain language.
Under Thailand’s Hotel Act, renting a home for stays under 30 nights generally requires a hotel licence — or registration under the small-property exemption (up to 4 rooms and 20 guests). Rentals of 30 nights or more do not need one, and most condo buildings only allow monthly-plus stays. We steer every owner to the program that is compliant for their specific property.
Hosts must report foreign guests to Thai Immigration within 24 hours of arrival (the TM30 filing), and fines apply for missed reports. It is routine when it is somebody’s job — as part of our management programs, guest reporting is taken care of.
Rental income earned in Thailand is taxable in Thailand: non-resident owners typically face a 15% withholding on rent, residents pay progressive rates with allowable deductions, and the annual Land & Building Tax applies to the property itself. We coordinate with accountants who handle filings for foreign owners.
This page is general information for property owners, not legal or tax advice. Regulations evolve — for decisions about licensing or tax, we will connect you with qualified Thai professionals.
The questions owners actually ask us, answered plainly.
Tell us about your property and your goals. We reply within 24 hours — in English or French — with next steps and a realistic estimate of what your property can earn.
