West Nalaut Island, Busuanga, Palawan

West Nalaut Island, Busuanga, Palawan

Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines · 118.0 acres · Leasehold

$7,500,000 USDListed 1 days ago
Acreage
118.0
Price/acre
$63,559 USD
Ownership
Leasehold
Development
Non Developed

About This Island

Also known as West Nalaut, Dao Island spans 47.9 hectares and is located off the west coast of Busuanga Island – the second largest body of land within Palawan province. Dao is an exceptional property for several reasons. Foremost, Dao is the only known island within the Palawan province with a clear title suitable for commercial development – other private islands within the region frequently contend with underlying indigenous claims. Ownership rights aside, the property boasts an inspiring roster of features: a primary sand beach, several beach coves, 80-metre cliffs in some sections of the three-kilometre coastline, dense interior rainforest coverage, ample wildlife, and a surrounding coral reef. Undeveloped and brimming with paradisiacal attractions, Dao Island exhibits abundant potential as a tourist resort or private retreat.

Insights

Everything You Need To Know

Location
Philippines
Approximate
Climate & Risk

Southeast Asia

High Storm Risk
Monthly Probability Of Named Storm
2%
1%
1%
2%
5%
12%
22%
28%
22%
18%
10%
5%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best Months To Visit
November – April (varies by location)
Avoid
July – October (Northern Philippines)
Avg Named Storms / Year
19.3
Major Hurricanes (Last Decade)
24
Northern Philippines is the most typhoon-exposed region in the world (15+ per year). Southern Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand are below the typhoon belt — far lower risk. Bali sees nearly zero direct cyclones.
Sources: NOAA NHC, IPCC AR6, World Bank Climate Knowledge Portal · Updated 2026
Buying In Philippines

Foreign Ownership Restricted

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Foreigners cannot own land. Can own condos or lease land up to 50+25 years.

Ownership
leasehold
Transfer Tax
1.5% documentary stamp
Annual Property Tax
1-2% of assessed value
Closing Time
60-120 days
Legal Fees (typical)
7.0% of price
Required Permits
SIRV or investor visa
True Cost Estimator

What This Island Will Actually Cost

Beyond the asking price: closing, infrastructure, and the first year of operating costs.

$7.5MUSD
$300K$50M
Year-One Total Cost
$8,597,2501.1× Purchase
Purchase
$7,500,000
Closing Costs (~7%)
$525,000
Infrastructure
$300,000
Year 1 Operating
staff + tax + insurance + maint
$272,250
$7,500,000 USD
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