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Call for longer leases to boost home ownership
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/10/2025
» Three real estate associations have asked the next government to extend the lease period for residential properties from 30 years to 60 years, as a new generation of potential homebuyers can no longer afford to purchase them.
What luxury property buyers really want
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/07/2025
» With affluent consumers seeking an emotional connection and alignment with their values, these demands require real estate agents to evolve.
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.
House prices having less impact than mortgage woes
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/10/2024
» The increase in house prices, driven by rising construction costs, has had a significantly lower impact on prospective homebuyers compared to the difficulty people face in securing mortgage loans, according to property associations.
Homebuyer confidence dips
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/06/2024
» The housing purchase confidence index (HPCI) in Greater Bangkok for the first quarter of 2024 dropped from the fourth quarter of last year, likely the result of gradually increasing policy interest rates throughout 2023.
Greater Bangkok housing market still tepid in Q1
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/04/2024
» Despite recording a 30% increase in visitor numbers at the House & Condo Show last month, the residential market in Greater Bangkok in the first quarter of 2024 remained unfavourable, attributed to poor purchasing power.
Gaysorn Amarin to create income boost
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/03/2024
» Luxury developer Gaysorn Property expects the opening of Gaysorn Amarin, formerly known as Amarin Plaza, with an investment of 1 billion baht will help boost revenue by 50% to 1.3 billion baht this year.
MQDC eyes sales of B1bn at housing fair
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/10/2023
» Property developer Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC) plans to hold its first housing fair next week, aiming for 1 billion baht in sales over the four-day event.
Revolutionising retail: KE Group and Ally Reit join forces to launch Ally Sky rewards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/06/2023
» KE Group has partnered with Ally Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) to revolutionise the retail sector with the introduction of the Ally Sky Rewards application. This loyalty programme will cater to shoppers in 11 shopping malls within Ally REIT's portfolio, making it Thailand's first loyalty programme that covers all shops across different mall brands.
Tourism, agriculture beefs up demand in Northeast
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/04/2023
» The Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions), tourism and agricultural sectors are expected to continue driving housing demand in major provinces in the Northeast despite the rate of inflation, with the help of China’s reopening earlier this year.