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Real estate calls for urgent steps
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/09/2025
» The new government is being urged to introduce quick-win measures to stimulate housing demand by extending cuts on property transfer and mortgage fees to homes priced above 7 million baht, and also by lowering interest rates.
Quelling the tremors of March 28
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/06/2025
» The earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 sent tremors through many high-rise buildings in Bangkok, shaking not just the structures but also buyer confidence, if only briefly.
Ins and outs of daily condo rentals
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/03/2025
» The illegal rental of condo units on a daily basis has sparked serious concerns among residents and co-owners over safety, irresponsible behaviour, and noise disturbances caused by short-term guests.
Buyers without borders
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/07/2024
» The cabinet last month resurrected the controversial issue of offering more welcoming residential property measures for foreign buyers.
Transit-oriented development up in the air amid challenges
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/08/2023
» Transit-oriented development (TOD) is facing challenges in terms of implementation due to the limitations of existing regulations and a lack of integration among government agencies, according to property developers.
New tax may see homeowners sell extras
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/05/2020
» The new land and buildings tax will force homeowners to reduce residential units being held and shift housing development to larger units, as only principal homes will be exempted.
Clarity on taxed assets advised
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/02/2020
» The new land and building tax should have clear definitions for assets, be easy to use and convenient to pay, a legal expert suggests.
Valuation law could neutralise LTV limits
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/10/2019
» Loan-to-value (LTV) limits may be deemed unnecessary if the law to regulate valuation practices is enacted, say property valuers.
Chinese veer from condos
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/06/2019
» Buyers from mainland China are slowing their condo purchases in Bangkok because of the strong baht, overpriced units and a supply glut.
Siamese Asset targets new niche in condos
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/06/2019
» Property developer Siamese Asset Co will develop condo projects with a hotel business licence in Bangkok and other tourist destinations to tap rising demand from investment buyers.