KNJ Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've recently investigated this one. Well you may be surprised that around Indonesia, and especially near Fiji and PNG there are many islands for sale at not unreasonable prices ($100,000) I know of one now, near Bali for $150,000. But as those who have lived on one will know, the cost of getting anything to an island is about double.The cost of building is about double, and in the off season you may be stranded for days, unless you have a good boat. There are also some near Cambodia. But In this part of the world there are 2 other major issues - firstly security and keeping unwanted visitors away, and more basic than that, and by far and away the largest problem - WATER. So many islands don't have their own supply or its sub standard. That is why many smaller islands are cheap. The other problem with water is that in parts of the Pacific for instance, global warming is happening now, and islands are getting smaller as the sea rises. Buyer beware! You cannot own land in Indonesia, not even a condo, 70 year lease is the maximum. Do not listen to anyone who tells you otherwise, specifically if they are talking about Bali, too many scammers there, and many of people who have had their dream property lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 http://www.privateislandsonline.com/areas/thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I was told by a friend while eating in a restaurant in Sri Racha that the owner had not that long ago bought an Island off Koh Chang. I only have the friends word for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Yeah, there's a guy running for US president who makes $20 million per year, and that's his low-ball lie. If I had had that kind of dosh I'd buy my own island and finance a navy to protect it and a seaplane for supply runs. I'd probably do it in or near Fiji. Pipe dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelmann Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Many for sale cheap Nicaragua way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansVilder Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 i recall Brendon Grimshaw, the brit who paid £8000 in 1962 for Moyenne Island (just half a mile wide) in the Seychelles. Now reportedly worth upwards of 34 million euros.. was sad to learn that Brendon died a couple of months ago. His story is certainly a fascinating one. here's a link to a piece about him a couple of months before he passed.. Brendon Grimshaw ...and here's the man himself (on his island) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdqTmBGcg3M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 This was the website where I (almost) bought a Greek island some years ago: http://www.vladi-private-islands.de/en/home/ I see they currently have islands for sale from about 25,000 EUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelmann Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) i recall Brendon Grimshaw, the brit who paid £8000 in 1962 for Moyenne Island (just half a mile wide) in the Seychelles. Now reportedly worth upwards of 34 million euros.. was sad to learn that Brendon died a couple of months ago. His story is certainly a fascinating one. here's a link to a piece about him a couple of months before he passed.. Brendon Grimshaw ...and here's the man himself (on his island) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdqTmBGcg3M You have to realise that £8000 in 1962 could have bought you about 4 UK houses so even then it was a lot of money. Edited September 18, 2012 by travelmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansVilder Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 You have to realise that £8000 in 1962 could have bought you about 4 UK houses so even then it was a lot of money. Average wage in 1962 was about £800 a year..... today it is £26,000... He paid 10 times the average salary so £260k, add a bit so say about £300k. in the scheme of things (buying tropical islands) it's not really that much.. you probably can't buy much more than car sized boulder poking out of the sea for £300k in the Seychelles today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 There are some islands in the South China Sea that may be up for grabs................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansVilder Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 for anyone wanting to know more about Brendon Grimshaw and his remarkable story & if you have an hour to spare, i recommend you watch this full documentary (it was made in 2009) of the man and his destiny it's really very good... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd-oqN6EB_I RIP Brendon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 There was a fellow who did the Robinson Crusoe thing: found a deserted island and just stayed there. I think he was an Aussie. He wrote a book about it, read it online about five years ago. Can't think of his name, but I'm trying to remember/find out. (Trilby? Filby?) But if you're looking for a challenge, there are some Andaman islands that are pretty much deserted. You can perhaps do supply runs with the help of the sea gypsies. Might be able to negotiate a creative visa situation with the Thai gov't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WebBangkok Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I know someone who wants to sell an island, even will give me a commission on it. But it is a hard sell because of the issues with owning the land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalbanana Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Somalia.... .a good one ... Having been to Somalia and Thailand, I'll clue you that the reason I come to Thailand is not to get 10km away from everyone else ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloghead Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 As far as I know, the government won't allow even the locals to own any piece of land on any islands. There are no legal documents. Only some islands, the owners can has the papers. else that is not true. Huh? Totally incorrect. What about Phuket, Samui, etc? There are at least four islands in the Mu Koh Chang archipelago that are owned (legal & titled) by families whose ancestors have been there for many years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoDogz Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 There was a fellow who did the Robinson Crusoe thing: found a deserted island and just stayed there. I think he was an Aussie. He wrote a book about it, read it online about five years ago. Can't think of his name, but I'm trying to remember/find out. (Trilby? Filby?) But if you're looking for a challenge, there are some Andaman islands that are pretty much deserted. You can perhaps do supply runs with the help of the sea gypsies. Might be able to negotiate a creative visa situation with the Thai gov't. remember it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David006 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 555.... buy a boat........mobile island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemcfish Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Got island for sale 250 Million Baht Between Kood island and Mak Island Land of 3 Rai with 3 private beach... Interesting call 0889-2039-57 Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyJebus Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Drive the cost from phuket to bangkok and you'll find thousands of villages right next to the beach with land available. In the sticks but beach front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 There was a fellow who did the Robinson Crusoe thing: found a deserted island and just stayed there. I think he was an Aussie. He wrote a book about it, read it online about five years ago. Can't think of his name, but I'm trying to remember/find out. (Trilby? Filby?) ... remember it yet? Wow, you mean people actually read these things? An Island to Oneself by Tom Neale. pdf files on the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoDogz Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 There was a fellow who did the Robinson Crusoe thing: found a deserted island and just stayed there. I think he was an Aussie. He wrote a book about it, read it online about five years ago. Can't think of his name, but I'm trying to remember/find out. (Trilby? Filby?) ... remember it yet? Wow, you mean people actually read these things? An Island to Oneself by Tom Neale. pdf files on the net yes I read your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 you listed a couple of major issues. One is getting there. An other is safety, pirate are unfortunately not things of the past. And of course there is water. People who complain about corruption and police behavior in Thailand obviously never been to Philippines and Indonesia. So they are off my shopping list. Burma probably too early, Cambodia I don't know That what I was hoping there was still some undiscovered gems in Thailand ..... Yeah I know of a couple unspoiled gems, one is called Phuket and the other is Samui or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 you listed a couple of major issues. One is getting there. An other is safety, pirate are unfortunately not things of the past. And of course there is water. People who complain about corruption and police behavior in Thailand obviously never been to Philippines and Indonesia. So they are off my shopping list. Burma probably too early, Cambodia I don't know That what I was hoping there was still some undiscovered gems in Thailand ..... Yeah I know of a couple unspoiled gems, one is called Phuket and the other is Samui or something like that. You're the guy who has just woke up for 50 years of hibernation, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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