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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.
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.
Built To Build aims for modest sales growth in 2025
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/03/2025
» Built To Build Group is aiming for 1 billion baht in sales this year, up from 900 million baht in 2024, as it pursues steady growth after a 40% surge two years ago led to a work overload.
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.
Teka changes tack as condos dwindle
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/08/2024
» SET-listed contractor Teka Construction has shifted its focus to international schools, hospitals and data centres to compensate for fewer condo projects as demand is dampened by high interest rates.
Creating an intelligent design
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/06/2024
» Bangkok design firm DWP claims to have revolutionised the Thai architectural industry by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its design processes, enhancing efficiency, and positioning itself at the forefront of Thailand's design landscape.
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.
Greater Bangkok housing market still tepid in Q1
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/04/2024
» Despite recording a 30% increase in visitor numbers at the House & Condo Show last month, the residential market in Greater Bangkok in the first quarter of 2024 remained unfavourable, attributed to poor purchasing power.
Pruksa preps 30 projects worth B29bn
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 20/02/2024
» SET-listed developer Pruksa Holding (PSH) is planning to launch 30 new residential projects worth a combined 29 billion baht, with a shift to the upper-priced segment to balance those in the lower-end market affected by negative factors.