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Pressured property developers look to adapt
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/12/2025
» The residential property market closed 2025 under heavy pressure from weak purchasing power, tight mortgage lending and external shocks, prompting developers to recalibrate strategies for 2026 around affordability, risk management and liquidity preservation.
Sena focuses on rent-to-own market amid stagnant economy
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/12/2025
» SET-listed Sena Development will continue to rely on rent-to-own as a core strategy next year, with the economy expected to remain sluggish with no positive drivers on the horizon to support mortgage approvals.
Examining the crux of the credit crunch
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» Thailand's residential property sector is grappling with a severe credit crunch, as mortgage rejection rates have surged to an unprecedented 80% this year, up sharply from around 30% during the pandemic, according to developers.
Thai developers bet on sustainable homes
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/10/2025
» As climate concerns mount and urban living intensifies, Thailand's property sector is turning to sustainability as both a necessity and a market opportunity.
Lower prices helping to revive sagging condo sentiment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/10/2025
» New condo launches priced below market averages are attracting buyers despite a sluggish economy, a contracting residential sector and weakened purchasing power, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
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.
Manufacturing performs better than other sectors
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Despite potentially flat growth, the industrial property sector continued to outperform other real estate segments, supported by clearer US tariff policies and strong foreign direct investment (FDI) momentum in the first half.
Condo market now driven by end users
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/09/2025
» Condo purchases in Bangkok are being propelled by end users and rental investors targeting working professionals with units priced 3-5 million baht, as negotiable pricing remains essential to closing deals, according to SET-listed developer Sansiri.
Condo launches in Q2 hit 15-year low
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/09/2025
» The number of new condo launches in the second quarter of 2025 dropped to the lowest level in 15 years, reflecting developers' caution about fresh investments amid miserable market conditions pressured by multiple factors.
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.