HOW OFTEN DO PROPERTIES REMAIN VACANT?

1. Phuket Seasonality:
High Season (Nov-Apr):
– 85-95% occupancy
– 0-7 days average vacancy between tenants
Low Season (May-Oct):
– 50-70% occupancy
– 1-2 months average vacancy

2. Rental Type Impact:
Short-Term (Airbnb):
– Peak season: 100% occupancy
– Low season: 30-40% vacancy
Long-Term (1+ year leases):
– 90-95% stable occupancy
– 2-4 weeks turnover between tenants

3. Key Vacancy Factors:
Location:
– Tourist zones (Bang Tao, Kata): Minimal vacancy
– Remote areas: 2x longer vacancies
Property Condition:
– Modern units reduce vacancy by 30-50%
– Outdated properties stay vacant longer
Pricing Strategy:
– 10-15% price adjustments halve vacancy periods

4. Our Vacancy Reduction Tactics:
✓ Dynamic pricing algorithms


✓ 20+ platform marketing strategy


✓ Flexible lease terms (long-stay discounts)

5. Portfolio Performance:
Patong Condos:
– 12 days average annual vacancy
Kamala Villas:
– 28 days average annual vacancy

Pro Tip: Hybrid rental strategies (long-term + seasonal short-term) can limit vacancies to 10-15 days/year.

Key Takeaways:
Typical vacancy: 0 days (peak) to 2-3 months (low season)
Professional management reduces vacancies 2-3x
Rental strategy and pricing are critical

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