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Bangkok land prices decline in 2nd quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/07/2025
» The price index for vacant land in Greater Bangkok fell in the second quarter of 2025 after two consecutive quarterly increases, mainly attributed to the economic slowdown and the postponement of Bangkok's new city plan implementation to 2027.
Sena to extend LivNext scheme
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/04/2025
» SET-listed developer Sena Development is planning to extend its rent-to-own scheme to low-rise houses and rebuild buyer confidence in high-rise condos in the aftermath of the earthquake, which severely impacted Bangkok's condo market.
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.
Developers want urgent support
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2025
» Residential developers want swift implementation of property measures, including cuts to transfer and mortgage fees and eased lending curbs, while calling on banks to reduce interest rates by 0.25%, the level of the policy rate reduction, instead of 0.05% to 0.10%.
UHG bags Ekkamai plot for mid-tier hotel
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/11/2024
» Commercial property developer UHG continues its acquisition of prime plots of land, leasing a one-rai site on Soi Ekkamai currently occupied by an apartment complex in order to invest 600 million baht in the development of a mid-tier hotel, prompted by enforcement of the land and building tax.
Supalai suggests interest rate cut to stimulate more growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/05/2024
» The residential market has improved following the implementation of property measures last month, but interest rates should be cut to further stimulate growth, especially in the lower-income segment, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
Stimulus expected to spur developer confidence in Q2
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 20/04/2024
» Sentiment among housing developers is expected to significantly improve in the second quarter following the implementation of property stimulus measures approved earlier this month.
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.
Sena shifts focus to affordable condos
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/05/2023
» SET-listed developer Sena Development Plc will develop more low-priced and affordable condo projects in response to a potential decrease in purchasing power caused by higher housing prices.
Thanasiri open to partnership model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/05/2023
» MAI-listed developer Thanasiri Group is open to partnerships with investors and landlords as the land and building tax nudges owners to utilise their assets.