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Sansiri targets B48bn presales in 2026
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/01/2026
» SET-listed developer Sansiri has outlined its 2026 business plan, focusing on resilient growth amid a fragile economic environment and weak purchasing power, while maintaining its leadership in Thailand's real estate sector.
Call for longer leases to boost home ownership
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/10/2025
» Three real estate associations have asked the next government to extend the lease period for residential properties from 30 years to 60 years, as a new generation of potential homebuyers can no longer afford to purchase them.
Frasers Property cuts costs as it maintains cautious approach in 2025
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/09/2025
» SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) has continued to curb expenses and reduce inventory as the housing market remained sluggish in the first eight months and the outlook for the fourth quarter remains uncertain.
What luxury property buyers really want
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/07/2025
» With affluent consumers seeking an emotional connection and alignment with their values, these demands require real estate agents to evolve.
Mortgage rejection rates expected to remain high
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/04/2025
» Mortgage rejection rates are anticipated to remain elevated due to persistent global economic headwinds, though eased loan-to-value (LTV) limits and lower fees may help support a recovery in the housing market, according to banks and developers.
Major focuses on existing projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/01/2025
» SET-listed Major Development (MJD) plans to carefully assess market conditions and homebuyer sentiment before launching any new projects this year, focusing on existing developments, particularly those near schools with strong demand.
CPN preps B2bn for 5 malls, renovations
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/11/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is planning to spend 2 billion baht on five new community malls and the renovation of 15 existing malls during 2025-2029 to capitalise on evolving consumer behaviours.
House prices having less impact than mortgage woes
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/10/2024
» The increase in house prices, driven by rising construction costs, has had a significantly lower impact on prospective homebuyers compared to the difficulty people face in securing mortgage loans, according to property associations.
Sansiri eyes foreign market, luxury niche
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/07/2024
» SET-listed developer Sansiri is preparing for a fragile market in the second half by securing bank loans totalling 15 billion baht, seeking to enhance foreign demand and launching upper-end projects.
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.