A compact boutique condo with 94 units 1 km from Kata beach — an 80/20 rental pool favouring the owner
The Balance By the Beach — condo project, Kata: entry from ~$159,660, from $3,225 per sqm. Beach: Kata, ~1 km. Both freehold and leasehold available. A managed rental program runs here — the yield is calculated per unit. Completion: December 2027.
The Balance By the Beach is a compact condo project in Kata with two 7-storey buildings and 94 units, roughly a kilometre from the beach. Five configurations range from a 1-bedroom duplex ~49.5 sqm to 2-bedroom units ~76 sqm, with completion stated for December 2027.
Kata is one of southwest Phuket’s most recognisable beach districts: calmer and more compact than Patong, but with solid tourist infrastructure — restaurants, surf schools and the Kata View Point lookout all within walking distance. The project isn’t beachfront — it sits about a kilometre away, up the slope toward the hills, which lowers the entry price but means you’ll need a car, scooter or a regular tuk-tuk for daily beach trips. In the same district, our catalog also lists Katamanda and Panorama Kata — both sit higher on the hill with view positions, while The Balance By the Beach bets on a compact format and a more accessible entry price.
Entry starts from ~$159,660 for a 1-bedroom duplex of ~49.5 sqm — for Kata, traditionally one of the island’s pricier resort districts, that’s a mid-market figure for 2027 off-plan. The line-up runs up to 2-bedroom “plus” units at ~76 sqm. The developer hasn’t published exact prices for the intermediate configurations yet — as is common at an early sales stage, the full price list unfolds as construction progresses.
The economics revolve around a rental pool split 80% to the owner and 20% to the management company — noticeably better than the island’s typical 60/40 or 70/30 arrangements. That said, the developer doesn’t publish an actual yield percentage, so returns should be judged by occupancy in practice rather than a promised figure.
The project sits on a ~2,868 sqm plot, planned for 94 units across two 7-storey buildings with 39 parking spaces — a compact scale by island standards. Completion is stated for December 2027; disclosed amenities at the sales stage include a pool with a kids’ section, an onsen, a yoga area, co-working space, a library, a BBQ area and a pet garden. The main risk is that developer The Beach Resort Company Limited is a project company set up specifically for this development — there’s no confirmed public portfolio of other delivered Phuket projects, so there’s no track record to check for a full construction cycle on the island. For a buyer, that means extra scrutiny of the contract, payment stages and legal structure before reserving. Buying through Layan Real Estate costs the same as going direct to the developer — we handle document checks, deal support and post-sale monitoring of construction progress.
Prices and availability change; data is accurate as of the page update date. Request a fresh price list — we send it the same day. Updated: July 2026.
Our catalog currently tracks 9 projects in Kata; new-build entry level here: from ~$110,072. The Balance By the Beach’s entry price is about 51% below the district median — one of the most affordable starts in the area.
The median is calculated from the “from” prices of all catalog projects in the district and refreshes with every update.
Neighbours are picked by the same property type and the closest entry price in the same area — the projects our buyers actually shortlist against each other. Figures recalculate with every catalogue update.
| The Balance By the BeachThis project | Essence Residence | The Title Legendary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | from ~$159,660 | from ~$158,335 | from ~$161,100 |
| $/sqm | $3,225 | $2,834 | — |
| Beach | Kata, ~1 km | Rawai, ~3.8 km | Bang Tao, ~700 m |
| Completion | Under constructionDecember 2027 | Under constructionQ4 2027 | completed in 2025 (exact quarter varies by source — from early in the year to August) |
| Ownership | freehold / leasehold (foreign quota 49%) | freehold / leasehold | freehold (49% quota) / leasehold (30+30+30 years) |
| Rental program | yes | yes | yes |
The developer information in this listing states: freehold / leasehold (foreign quota 49%). This is the project-level starting point, not a legal opinion on a particular unit. The contract, title, foreign quota and seller authority must be verified before reservation.
A foreign-quota condominium is registered in the buyer’s name. Purchase funds must enter Thailand with the correct purpose so the receiving bank can issue the foreign-exchange evidence used at the Land Office.
Leasehold is registered as a long-term lease. The review covers the term, renewals, assignment, inheritance, early termination and the landowner’s obligation to register the transaction.
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Availability changes weekly and isn’t published here. We’ll send the list of free units, an honest read on the negotiating room, and a net-yield calculation for your unit with every cost included.
Per the villacarte price list — from ~$159,660 for a 1-bedroom duplex of ~49.5 sqm, the most compact of the project’s five unit types.
Five configurations: a 1-bedroom duplex ~49.5 sqm, 1-bedroom units ~56 and ~57 sqm (plus version), and 2-bedroom units ~74 and ~76 sqm (plus version). 94 units total across two 7-storey buildings.
The developer states December 2027. Payment follows construction-linked stages.
Both are available within the standard 49% foreign quota for condominiums.
Yes — a rental pool with an 80% owner / 20% management profit split, better than the island’s typical terms.
About 1 km — not a beachfront position, but within a comfortable walk or a short scooter/tuk-tuk ride.
The Beach Resort Company Limited is a project company set up for this development; no confirmed public portfolio of other delivered projects exists, which is worth weighing as a risk factor for an off-plan purchase.
Yes, the unit stays yours. Inside a managed rental program the number of owner-stay nights is capped by the contract — we go through the exact terms for this project before you book.
No guaranteed rate is claimed: a managed rental program runs here and income follows occupancy. We calculate it for the specific unit.
Funds arrive from abroad in foreign currency and the Thai bank issues an FET form. Without it the Land Department will not register freehold to a foreigner, so we agree the amount and payment reference in advance.
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