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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).
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.
Developers look to shareholders for loans
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/08/2024
» Listed residential developers have sought to retain and raise cash by avoiding new costs, borrowing short-term loans from major shareholders, and selling assets to mitigate risks amid difficulties in the financial market and limited mortgage loan approvals.
Pruksa urges income boost for residents
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/08/2023
» The new government should enhance people's income to make home purchases more accessible, though property measures may be unnecessary, says SET-listed developer Pruksa Holding.
SCG's solar unit predicts sales of B1bn
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/04/2023
» Construction materials producer SCG Cement-Building Materials aims to achieve sales of more than 1 billion baht in solar roof solutions this year, double the tally recorded last year, based on rapidly increasing demand.
Rate cut sought for green homebuyers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/11/2022
» SET-listed developers Sena Development Plc and Sansiri Plc will hold discussions with financial institutions in an effort to reduce the interest rate on mortgage loans for buyers of energy-saving homes, estimated at between 0.5% and 1% in the first year.
Property developer shrugs off at-home rise
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/06/2020
» The economic downturn has been a larger factor than the trend of working from home in causing a fall in office demand as the new behaviour does not fit with Thai culture, says property developer Golden Land Property Development.
Developers urged to shift to more affordable housing
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/05/2020
» Residential developers need to build housing units that are more affordable for the majority of homebuyers as their budget is smaller during the economic downturn, says SET-listed Sena Development Plc.
Virus crisis prompts swift action at Sansiri
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/04/2020
» In preparation for the Covid-19 pandemic possibly lasting longer than one year, SET-listed developer Sansiri Plc is adopting a speed-to-market strategy, improving after-sale services, promoting social distancing at its projects and redesigning products to adapt to the "new normal".