Question 1

What does a residence at Skypark Elara cost today?

Accepted Answer

One-bedrooms from THB 9M (54 m², leasehold); two-bedrooms from THB 14M; three-bedrooms from THB 34M (181 m²). Every priced unit is listed on this site by code.

Question 2

How do I pay?

Accepted Answer

Reserve with THB 100,000 (units under THB 30M; 300,000 up to 50M). Then either 20/20/20/20/20 tied to construction stages, or 20/10/10/10 during construction with the remaining 50% financed after completion over 1, 3 or 5 years at 3%, 5% or 7% a year in quarterly instalments.

Question 3

Freehold or leasehold?

Accepted Answer

Freehold within the 49% foreign quota, otherwise a registered 30-year lease that is renewable and transferable; each unit on this site is marked FH or LH. Freehold transfer fee is 2% of appraised value (buyer); lease registration 1.1% of the lease premium (lessee).

Question 4

When will it be built?

Accepted Answer

Each building takes 18–24 months from commencement after environmental and building approvals; registration about 180 days after full payment, completion and the condominium licence. Owners may move in on the occupancy permit before registration. We send the current stage for your block on request.

Question 5

What is included and what does it cost to run?

Accepted Answer

Fixed furnishings — wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, built-in appliances — and landscaping are included; loose furniture is an optional package. Common area fee THB 50 per m² per month and a special fund of THB 100 per m² per year, invoiced quarterly; a 54 m² one-bedroom pays about THB 32,400 a year in fees plus THB 5,400 to the fund. Five-year structural warranty, two years on other components.

Question 6

Can I rent it out?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lets of six months and longer are unrestricted. Shorter stays go exclusively through Banyan Living at 10–15% commission with a fully furnished unit. Rental income is taxable in Thailand; distributions may carry 5–15% withholding tax.

Question 7

What do owners get beyond the home?

Accepted Answer

Sanctuary Club membership (30% off Banyan hotels and golf, 25% off dining, 20% off spa), RAVA Beach Club privileges on Bang Tao Beach, Laguna Phuket amenities by shuttle and, for select units, Laguna Golf Phuket membership.

Question 8

Block 1 or Block 2?

Accepted Answer

Block 1 carries the three-bedroom 181–186 m² residences on its lagoon-facing front stack and mixes one- and two-bedrooms behind; Block 2 is one- and two-bedrooms only, carries the rooftop pool and BBQ terrace and stands beside the Laguna Lakelands gallery. Use the site plan on this page and ask for the building plan by floor.

Question 9

Who is the developer?

Accepted Answer

Banyan Group Residences — Banyan Tree Holdings, Singapore, listed on SGX, founded 1994 — through the project company Bang Tao Grande Limited. The group has operated Laguna Phuket next door since 1987; Skypark is its rooftop-living brand, also built at Laguna Phuket (Aurora, Celeste). You buy through Invest Phuket: we book your viewing and send today's price and the payment plan for your unit in writing.

Question 10

How do I proceed?

Accepted Answer

Tell us the format or the unit code. We confirm availability and today's price in writing and send the plan and the payment schedule for that unit; we arrange a viewing at the gallery beside Block 2 or a video walk and stay with you through reservation, contract review and transfer.

Skypark Elara Lakelands: location

On the Laguna Lakelands lagoon, inland from Bang Tao

Laguna Phuket, Cherngtalay and the west coast

See it from the water

All three collections sit in the Lakeside precinct