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Inner-city land prices increase in first half
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/08/2024
» The rise in land prices in Bangkok's inner-city locations was among the top five largest increases in both the first and second quarters of 2024, reflecting the trend of higher volumes of new condo supply launched in these areas.
Mortgage terms may be extended
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/07/2024
» The Ministry of Finance is planning to hold discussions with commercial banks about the possibility of extending the home loan repayment period to a maximum age of 85 among borrowers in an effort to stimulate local demand amid the economic slowdown.
Homebuyer confidence dips
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/06/2024
» The housing purchase confidence index (HPCI) in Greater Bangkok for the first quarter of 2024 dropped from the fourth quarter of last year, likely the result of gradually increasing policy interest rates throughout 2023.
Measures may not be sufficient
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/05/2024
» The government's property measures may not stimulate the residential market as much as expected because obstacles to home demand and purchasing power, particularly for units priced below 3 million baht, remain unchanged.
Foreign buyers drive Q1 condo sales
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/05/2024
» The condo market still has to rely on foreign demand as total transfers in the first quarter were mainly driven by foreign buyers, whose proportion rose to the highest in history, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Reaping the property stimulus rewards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/04/2024
» The cabinet last week offered Thai New Year's gifts to potential homeowners, approving measures that extend the price range of houses eligible for a cut in transfer and mortgage registration fees to 7 million baht, up from a ceiling of 3 million baht.
The Aspen Tree collaboration eyes retirees
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/03/2024
» The Aspen Tree, a residential project for the over-50s and part of large-scale mixed-use development The Forestias, is collaborating with Happiness Science Hub by the Research and Innovation for Sustainability Center (RISC) and Canadian geriatric experts Baycrest to prevent brain deterioration in seniors, targeting affluent Thai and overseas buyers planning for retirement.
Homebuyer confidence down from 2022
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/12/2023
» The homebuyer confidence index in 2023 fell from last year as faith in respondents' financial status weakened, leading to a perception that it was not the right time to invest in high-value items, according to recent research.
Developers glum on outlook
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/07/2023
» Property developers have called for the new government to be formed as soon as possible as it would facilitate a speedy economic recovery and ultimately stimulate the housing property sector amid several negative factors and risks.
Call for fast formation of government
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/05/2023
» The Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce is calling for a rapid endorsement of the election results to facilitate the timely injection of the fiscal 2024 budget into the Thai economy.