What is the Core Investments Total Return Calculator?

An institutional-grade educational tool that models rental income, capital appreciation, payment-plan leverage, IRR, assignment profits, and exit scenarios for Phuket resort property investments. It runs entirely in your browser using assumptions you select.

Why does the calculator separate ROI on asset from ROI on capital deployed?

Because they are not the same number. Off-plan and pre-completion investors typically only pay a portion of the purchase price before exit; their return should be measured against capital they actually deployed, not against the full asset value.

What is an assignment before completion?

Assigning the purchase contract to another buyer before paying the final completion balance. The assignee assumes the remaining payment obligation. This allows sophisticated investors to realise capital appreciation on leverage without ever taking ownership of the asset.

How are scenarios calculated?

Three scenarios, Downside, Expected, Upside, re-run the engine with different yield, rental growth, and capital appreciation assumptions. Professional investors think in probability ranges, not single forecasts.

Are the projected returns guaranteed?

No. The calculator is educational and illustrative. Actual outcomes depend on market conditions, occupancy, tourism demand, exchange rates, regulatory changes, construction delays, operator performance and many other variables.

Does the calculator account for currency risk?

Currency is selected for display purposes. Investors with home currencies other than THB should model adverse currency moves separately; the What Could Go Wrong section quantifies a representative downside FX impact.

Why is ownership structure included as an input?

Ownership structure materially affects resale liquidity, inheritance simplicity, international buyer demand and exit flexibility. It is one of the most under-appreciated drivers of long-term investment outcomes.

What is the difference between investment stage and completion year?

Investment stage describes development progress and risk at the time of purchase. Completion year describes when rental operations begin. They are related but not identical and produce different risk profiles.

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Core Investments Total Return Calculator™

Model rental income, capital growth, payment-plan leverage, assignment profits, IRR, and exit scenarios across Phuket resort property investments, the way professional investors actually evaluate opportunities.

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The Calculator Philosophy

Most calculators sell. This one educates.

Most investors focus on

· Purchase price
· Headline yield
· Marketing brochures

Professional investors focus on

· Capital deployment efficiency and return on capital deployed
· Timing, cashflow, and exit strategy
· Ownership structure, liquidity, and compounding

What this calculator does

This tool models a Thailand property investment from acquisition through exit. It analyses:

Capital deployment
Acquisition costs
Rental income
Capital appreciation
Total wealth created
ROI
ROI on Capital Deployed (ROCD)
IRR
Capital recovery
Payment structure efficiency
Conservative downside scenarios

Who this calculator is for

Capital growth investors
Cashflow investors
Retirement investors
Assignment / pre-completion investors
Long-term buy-and-hold investors
Portfolio diversification investors

Information you will need

Property

Purchase price
Unit size
Ownership structure
Construction completion date

Payment plan

25 / 20 / 55
25 / 25 / 25 / 25
30 / 20 / 50
50 / 50
Monthly
Quarterly
Custom milestone schedule

Investment assumptions

Rental yield
Occupancy assumptions
Capital growth assumptions
Holding period
Exit strategy

Acquisition costs included

The calculator supports:

Transfer fees
Sinking fund
Maintenance fees
Utility deposits
Meter installation fees
Freehold upgrade fees
Legal fees
Currency conversion costs
Furniture packages
Appliance packages
Other acquisition costs

All acquisition costs are included in Total Acquisition Cost calculations.

Exit strategies supported

Assignment: Sell the contract before completion.
Sell after completion: Exit after handover and capital appreciation.
Hold for income: Retain the property and generate rental income.

Understanding the key metrics

ROI: Measures total profit relative to Total Acquisition Cost.
ROCD: Measures return relative to capital actually deployed. Useful when comparing payment plans.
IRR: Measures annualised investment performance while accounting for the timing of cash flows. Often regarded as the most important institutional return metric.
Total Wealth Created: Combines rental income, capital gains and profit into a single figure.

Payment Structure Score

Measures the investor-friendliness of the payment schedule. Considers:

Deposit Burden
Pre-Handover Capital Requirement
Completion Burden
Assignment Flexibility
Schedule Smoothness

Most relevant for investors seeking to sell before handover.

Investment Quality Score

Measures the attractiveness of the investment itself. Only calculated outputs are scored. User assumptions are not scored directly. Considers:

ROI on Capital Deployed (ROCD)
IRR
Conservative Scenario IRR
Wealth Efficiency
Capital Recovery Speed

Most relevant for long-term investors.

What you will receive

The calculator generates:

Capital deployment timeline
Investment timeline
Acquisition cost summary
Rental projections
Capital appreciation projections
ROI analysis
ROCD analysis
IRR analysis
Capital recovery analysis
Conservative scenario analysis
Payment Structure Score
Investment Quality Score
Overall Opportunity Score
Downloadable investment report

Important disclaimer

This calculator is an educational and decision-support tool. Results are based on assumptions and scenarios entered by the user.

Actual investment performance depends on:

Market conditions
Rental demand
Property management quality
Financing
Ownership structure
Taxes and transaction costs
Exit timing

The calculator should be used as a planning tool and not as financial advice.

Investor glossary

Five terms, plain English.

IRR: The annualised return that accounts for when each cash payment and inflow actually occurs.
Return on Capital Deployed: Profit measured against the cash you actually paid in, not the full purchase price.
Conservative Scenario: The same model re-run with a 30% haircut to upside, to test if the deal still works when you're wrong.
Assignment Exit: Selling your purchase contract to another buyer before the final completion payment is due.
Cash Required at Completion: The balance owing to the developer at handover, plus furniture, transfer, sinking fund and utility deposits.

01 Calculator · Investor Inputs

Configure your investment thesis.

Every assumption below is yours to set. We have provided institutional defaults sourced from operator-validated Phuket resort data. Hover any field for guidance.

Every change updates the URL. Share the link to share the exact scenario.

Purchase date

Primary objective

Completion year

Completion month

Later completion generally means more construction risk, longer wait for income, and a greater appreciation runway before handover. Investment stage is derived automatically from the completion year.

Property price

Currency

Ownership structure

Payment structure

3 payment events · 100.0%✓ Valid

Payment Structure Score 67/100 · Average

Net rental yield

Rental growth p.a.

Capital appreciation p.a.

Appreciation acceleration

Investment horizon (after completion)

CompletionDec 2028

Selected horizon10 years

Derived exit dateDec 2038

Investment duration12.4 years (purchase → exit)

All return metrics, IRR, appreciation, rental income and total wealth created, are calculated across this exact horizon.

04 Headline Metrics · Free Preview

Your investment at a glance.

The five numbers every investor reviews first. Advanced analysis, scenarios and the full report unlock below.

Total Investment

$199,462

Total capital committed: purchase payments + project costs + contingency.

Annual Rental Income

$12,000

Year 1 rental at the selected net yield.

Net Yield

8.00%

Operator net of management fees and operating costs.

Capital Growth

8.00% p.a.

Base capital appreciation rate before acceleration.

Total Return

74.9%

Net wealth $149,429 on capital deployed to exit.

Advanced analysis · Lead capture

Unlock the full investment report and advanced analysis.

The headline metrics above tell you the shape of the deal. The advanced report tells you whether it survives stress, time and exit. Email yourself the full report and we'll unlock it on screen.

5-Year Forecast
10-Year Forecast
Scenario Analysis
Cashflow Forecast
Exit Analysis
Risk Analysis
Full Investment Report

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Submit your scenario for professional review.

Send your full calculator scenario to the Core Investments team. We review every submission individually, confirm the assumptions, and email you a personalised report and recommendations within one business day.

Reviewed by the Core Investments team. Educational tool, not investment, financial, legal or tax advice. if you'd like a private record of your inputs first.

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Disclosures

Important information.

Forecast disclaimer

Forecasts, projections and forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time of publication and involve assumptions that may not materialise. Future events may differ significantly from projected outcomes.

Rental return disclaimer

Rental income examples, occupancy assumptions and yield illustrations are provided for educational purposes only. Actual rental performance may vary based on market conditions, occupancy levels, operator performance, seasonality, competition, economic conditions and other factors. Rental returns are not guaranteed unless expressly stated within a legally binding agreement.

Capital appreciation disclaimer

Capital appreciation examples and growth projections are illustrative only and should not be interpreted as predictions or guarantees of future performance. Property values may rise or fall and are influenced by market conditions, supply, demand, economic factors, regulatory changes and investor sentiment.

Currency disclaimer

Currency markets are inherently volatile. Exchange-rate movements can positively or negatively affect investment returns when converted into an investor's home currency. Currency examples are provided for educational purposes only and do not constitute forecasts.

ROI comparison disclaimer

Asset class comparisons are intended for educational purposes only. Different asset classes involve different risk profiles, liquidity characteristics, tax treatments and market conditions. Past performance and historical data do not guarantee future results.

Legal ownership disclaimer

Property ownership structures, regulations and legal frameworks may change over time. Investors should obtain independent legal advice regarding ownership structures, taxation, residency implications and regulatory compliance before proceeding with any transaction.

General disclaimer

Core Investments provides investment education, market intelligence, research and transaction-support services. Information published on this website is general in nature and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, tax or accounting advice, or personal recommendations. Investors should seek independent professional advice appropriate to their individual circumstances before making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results.