<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-root="1">I&rsquo;ve been considering buying in a gated complex in Phuket instead of a standalone property. I want something easy to manage from abroad, possibly for holiday rentals. Are residential complexes reliable there?</span>

Yes, and they&rsquo;re quite popular for foreigners. I invested in one of the newerresidential complexes in Phuket near Bang Tao Beach. The big advantage is that everything&rsquo;s handled &mdash; pool cleaning, security, even rental management if you want. My unit is a 1-bedroom with a rooftop terrace, fully furnished, and the complex has a gym, caf&eacute;, and shuttle to the beach. I paid around $140K. It&rsquo;s been rented about 70% of the year through their in-house team. You don&rsquo;t have to worry about utilities or maintenance &mdash; they handle it all. Just be sure to read the service agreement and understand monthly fees. Some charge more than others. For part-time use or pure investment, this model works well. Bonus: it&rsquo;s easier to resell since these types of units are in demand by other foreign buyers.