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Sentiment index slips in third quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/10/2023
» The sentiment of housing developers for the next six months declined in the third quarter, with the most significant drop relating to employment concerns after the government announced a minimum daily wage of 400 baht next year.
Rate hike would likely hurt housing market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/09/2023
» Interest rates in Thailand should not be raised because doing so would adversely affect the housing market where demand is weak, say analysts.
Developers seek state aid for agricultural sector
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/09/2023
» The government should bolster the provincial economy by enhancing the agricultural sector as this will create a ripple effect in Bangkok and ultimately stimulate demand for housing nationwide, say developers in the Northeast.
N.C. Housing readies new projects for rest of the year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/08/2023
» SET-listed developer N.C. Housing is confident in the Thai economy for the remainder of the year and plans to launch new projects as scheduled following the selection of a new prime minister.
When will Hong Kong property prices recover? Not any time soon
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/08/2023
» The extended weakness in Hong Kong's residential property market has been an unusual and unpleasant experience for many of us. Property turnover fell 40% last year with buyers waiting for price falls and sellers unwilling to sell at these prices.
Interest rates hamstring developers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/01/2023
» Higher interest rates and the end of property measures weakened housing developer sentiment, while the comeback of Chinese tourists boosted confidence, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Developers seek gradual rise in land, building tax
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/09/2022
» Property developers have urged the government to reconsider full collection of the land and building tax, suggesting a step-by-step increase, starting from a discounted rate of 50-75% during 2023-25 as the economy is fragile.
Russians crowned leading buyers of Phuket condos
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/06/2022
» China's zero-Covid policy has seen Russians overtake the Chinese as the top foreign buyers of condos in Phuket, with the total in the first quarter exceeding the whole of 2021.
Foreign property lures are rejected
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2022
» The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday put the brakes on proposals to increase foreign ownership quotas for condominiums from 49% and expand property leasehold rights for foreigners from 30 years to 50 years.
Qatar woos foreign buyers with new residency rules
Business, Published on 12/11/2020
» DOHA: Gas-rich Qatar has flung open its property market to foreigners, with a scheme giving those purchasing homes or stores the right to call the Gulf nation home.