Islands for Sale in Asia

Asia is home to some of the largest archipelagos in the world, but islands available for purchase are decidedly limited. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago with over 18,000 islands to its name. The Philippines consists of over 7,000 islands. Thailand also has a few islands located in the Andaman Sea. There are a scant few freehold properties available in Asia for foreigners, but leaseholds are available in places like Indonesia. The Philippines is becoming an attractive property investment area as the laws continue to evolve, but one needs to consult a good lawyer when getting involved in island real estate in the Philippines.

Asia offers beautiful islands with sandy beaches, spectacular underwater scenery, and superb resort facilities. But be warned; tsunamis and earthquakes are to the east what hurricanes are to the west, namely sudden and destructive. Their reaches tend to spread thousands of kilometres and have a huge economic impact on a region that relies heavily on tourism. And let's not forget monsoon season, a wet eastern version of the western winter, lasting from June to September. For those considering a private island resort investment, the monsoon's timing works out well for western visitors. As a whole, the Asian economy seems to be on the mend since the late 90s, but political and ethnic tensions still reside in countries like Indonesia.