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Pandemic prompts proptech to the fore
Business, Published on 01/10/2020
» Property technology or proptech has developed rapidly in recent years, primarily in response to the constant need to enhance efficiency and human experience in the real estate sector. Its influence is now rising at an accelerated rate as the property industry has called for a greater emphasis on health and well-being in face of the pandemic, according to JLL.
Empty buildings need special care
Business, Published on 05/05/2020
» In these unprecedented and challenging times, many properties in Thailand, particularly residential condominium buildings in resort destinations, where owners have a unit as a holiday home or an investment, are understandably unoccupied.
Developers should plan management ahead
Published on 21/11/2018
» Many property developments in Thailand, especially in Bangkok where high-rise buildings are concentrated, have suffered higher operating costs than other buildings of similar quality and age.
Shaky law on Airbnb rentals
Spectrum, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/06/2018
» A court ruling on Airbnb in Hua Hin was meant to weaken sentiment among condo buyers who buy units to rent out on a daily basis. Yet the data shows the number of daily-leasing units continues to rise.
Short-term leasing in condominium: Getting it right
Published on 23/05/2018
» Following the recent court rulings handed down to a condominium unit owner in Hua Hin, two of many questions arise: Why is it illegal to rent out condominium units on a short-term basis? Why has Thailand made condominium unit short-term leasing illegal?
Common area management fee matters
Published on 09/05/2018
» Common area management fee (CAM fee) is a much-discussed topic among developers, investors, owners, renters, agents and management providers, all of whom have a standpoint on it.
New leasing law: who wins, who loses
Spectrum, Published on 18/03/2018
» An announcement in the Royal Gazette on Feb 16 created widespread panic among condominium owners who rent out their assets, condominium developers and apartment operators across the country. It detailed the government's plan to enact a law that will turn residential leasing into a contract-controlled business from May 1.
Second time around
Spectrum, Published on 04/02/2018
» There has been continued demand for used high-end condominium units in older buildings in Bangkok, where prices have risen at a much slower pace than in new projects. While older condominium developments offer many advantages, there can be pitfalls too.
Phuket in high season
Published on 20/12/2017
» Phuket has well entered into a high season. Not only the beaches are packed, but there are a number of property developments that are driving the interest in the island, according Dexter Norville, a director at property consultancy JLL.
Proptech playing bigger role
Published on 08/11/2017
» Proptech, a combination of the words "property" and "technology", describes a burgeoning new sector whereby technology solutions are used to solve real estate problems.