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Rental market thrives despite demand for home ownership
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/12/2025
» Most Thais continue to value owning high-value assets such as homes, widely regarded as symbols of stability, success and social standing, while the rental market is expanding rapidly as more consumers seek flexibility and avoid long-term debt obligations, according to the SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
New Bangkok condos being offered at 2015 prices
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/09/2025
» Some new condominiums launched recently in Bangkok have been priced at levels similar to those seen a decade ago, as developers settle for slim margins to draw buyers with limited purchasing power, according to the Thai Condominium Association.
Banks highlight methods to reduce mortgage rejections
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/04/2025
» Clearing debts, disclosing all sources of income, preparing documents and avoiding rushed applications can reduce the mortgage rejection rate, which rose to an average of 45% in the first quarter, according to financial institutions.
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.
Housing market unmoved by rate cut
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/11/2024
» The recent 0.25-percentage-point cut in interest rates is unlikely to have an immediate effect on the housing market as the reduction is too modest to generate a significant impact, according to SET-listed developer Sena Development.
C.P. Land planning to unveil 9 new projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/07/2024
» C.P. Land Plc, a property firm owned by the CP Group, plans to launch nine new residential projects worth a combined 11.3 billion baht in Bangkok and major provinces over the next 12 months, with one third being in the high-end segment.
Sansiri emphasises finding young talent
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/10/2023
» After Srettha Thavisin, former president of Sansiri Plc, ventured into politics, the company remained steadfast in its commitment to being a property developer that new generations aspire to work for.
Built To Build targets sales growth of 10%
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/03/2023
» The homebuilder Built To Build Group is conservatively aiming to grow its sales revenue by 10% to 1.2 billion baht this year, despite a promising surge during the Covid-19 pandemic.
REIC expects housing prices to expand by 5-10% in 2023
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/01/2023
» Housing prices are projected to rise by 5-10% this year as the standard home construction price index continued an upward trend, with a year-on-year increase of 5.6% in the fourth quarter of 2022 amid a labour shortage.
Homebuyers urged to be more prudent
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/01/2023
» Homebuyers should have more financial discipline and readiness before buying a house as home prices are surging, interest rates are rising and property incentives have expired, says property website DDproperty.com.