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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.
New infrastructure expected to boost market in Northeast
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/09/2025
» New infrastructure is expected to revive the economy and strengthen home purchasing power in Nakhon Ratchasima and Udon Thani, as transfer and mortgage fee cuts and lower interest rates have had a limited effect, according to local developers.
International schools tied to housing demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/09/2025
» International schools can help increase housing demand in nearby areas, attracting both parents and investment buyers seeking rental opportunities, according to residential developers.
Noble unlikely to meet target for presales
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» SET-listed Noble Development expects to miss its 2025 presales target of 13 billion baht, attributed to a sluggish economy and weak housing demand, prompting it to postpone new project launches from the second half of this year to 2026.
Sena Development maintains B10bn annual transfer target
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/08/2025
» SET-listed developer Sena Development is maintaining its annual transfer target of 10 billion baht, despite recording only 22% of the target in the first half, as it is still confident in seeing an uptick in transfers in the latter half of the year.
Low-rise developers urged to boost safety
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/07/2025
» Low-rise housing developers should invest more in structural reinforcement to improve resilience against potential future tremors, which are likely following the earthquake in Myanmar in March, according to the Thai Structural Engineers Association.
Bangkok condo price index up 3.4%
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/06/2025
» The price index for new condos for sale in Greater Bangkok rose 3.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, marking the second straight quarter exceeding 3%, driven by rising development costs, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Developers' Q1 profits plunge to decade-low
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/06/2025
» The first-quarter net profit of 10 SET-listed residential developers has fallen to 3.56 billion baht, the lowest level in over a decade and less than half the five-year average, attributed to the economic slowdown and sluggish housing demand, Kasikorn Securities reported.
Building owners choose to sell up as taxes start to bite
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/05/2025
» The land and building tax is continuing to force outdated and less competitive offices, apartments and hotels to exit the market, with many putting their assets up for sale or lease in the tourism sector.
SC retains targets amid struggling market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/05/2025
» SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation is maintaining its 2025 targets for presales, revenue and new project launches, as large players are expected to capture market share amid unfavourable market sentiment.