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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.
Frasers Property brings 31 luxury detached houses to market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/05/2025
» SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) has launched 31 single detached houses priced between 107 and 300 million baht in the Kaset-Nawamin area, aiming to tap into strong demand from ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Details behind the great loan-to-value debate
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/12/2024
» Amid slowing demand and economic uncertainty, residential developers are urging regulators to ease loan-to-value (LTV) rules, believing more flexible measures could revitalise the housing market, enhance affordability and propel an economic recovery.
Projected growth seen boosting housing demand next year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/11/2024
» The projected economic growth for 2025, along with measures to address household debt, support for vulnerable groups and an anticipated increase in foreign arrivals, are expected to boost housing demand after an estimated 4.4% decline in 2024.
Reaping the property stimulus rewards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/04/2024
» The cabinet last week offered Thai New Year's gifts to potential homeowners, approving measures that extend the price range of houses eligible for a cut in transfer and mortgage registration fees to 7 million baht, up from a ceiling of 3 million baht.
Sansiri setting a standard for luxury residences
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/12/2022
» Competition in the luxury residential market is heating up, with new supply increasing and novel players emerging as demand continues to grow, with the wealthy unaffected by high inflation and recession.
Raimon Land aims to retain its reign
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/11/2022
» SET-listed developer Raimon Land plans to focus on luxury and super-luxury property development and new economy businesses, with a goal to open One City Centre, a new grade A office building in Phloenchit, in the first half of 2023.
Prime-grade office vacancy rate set to surge next year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/10/2022
» The vacancy rate of prime-grade offices in central Bangkok is expected to almost double to 30% next year, the highest since 1997, largely because of the influx of future supply, creating pressure on existing grade C office space.
Frasers Property Thailand details new green blueprint
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/09/2022
» Integrated developer Frasers Property (Thailand) Plc (FPT) continues its journey towards meeting environmental, social and governance (ESG) as well as sustainability goals as it aims to be a net-zero carbon corporation by 2050.
Developers seek higher home ceiling price
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/09/2021
» The ceiling price of homes under the government's mortgage loan scheme should be higher to help both local homebuyers and the property market in eastern provinces, while foreign ownership quotas for condos should be raised to boost demand from overseas.