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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.
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.
Real estate calls for urgent steps
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/09/2025
» The new government is being urged to introduce quick-win measures to stimulate housing demand by extending cuts on property transfer and mortgage fees to homes priced above 7 million baht, and also by lowering interest rates.
Frasers Property brings 31 luxury detached houses to market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/05/2025
» SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) has launched 31 single detached houses priced between 107 and 300 million baht in the Kaset-Nawamin area, aiming to tap into strong demand from ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Bangkok's condo oversupply problem may worsen over quake fears
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/04/2025
» A condominium glut in Bangkok is set to worsen after a deadly earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar damaged thousands of skyscrapers in the Thai capital, spooking prospective buyers.
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%.
Bangkok condo price dip anticipated
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/03/2025
» Significant discounts on completed unsold inventory of Bangkok condos will be required to attract prospective buyers and investors, as developers grapple with mounting pressure from loans totalling over 156 billion baht, due for repayment this year.
Bangkok residential supply dip to persist
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/02/2025
» Launches of new residential supply in Greater Bangkok will decline for a third consecutive year in 2025, largely attributed to an increase in unsold units carried over from 2024, an uncertain economy and high household debt, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
Supply glut likely to keep prices attractive
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/01/2025
» Prospective homebuyers are likely to benefit from attractive prices this year as developers are expected to scale back on new project launches and prioritise clearing unsold inventory to generate cash amid unfavourable market sentiment and intense competition.
Condo association pushes for added state assistance
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/01/2025
» This year should be a challenging one for the residential property market, carrying over from a sluggish 2024 as insufficient domestic demand and a lack of structural support for foreign demand persist, says the Thai Condominium Association.