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Developers demand urgent measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2025
» Real estate developers have reiterated their calls for the government to expedite financial and tax relief measures, noting the sector is on track to record its lowest growth in two decades.
Fee cuts for B7m range lift home demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/04/2025
» The reduction in transfer and mortgage fees for units priced 7 million baht or less, which expired last year, lifted home demand in Bangkok within this price range, according to a recent survey.
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%.
Bank urges government to revive property stimulus
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/02/2025
» The government should consider extending the property measures that expired on Dec 31 as they effectively boosted demand for residential units priced at 7 million baht or lower last year, according to the Government Housing Bank (GHB).
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.
Hostels demand new regulations for sector amid slump
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/11/2024
» Hostel operators are calling for a new accommodation regulation dedicated to them, as the Hotel Act is not feasible for small-scale businesses with a low budget, according to the Hostel Thailand Association.
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.
Ministry suggests stimulus efforts have generated B65bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/07/2024
» The government's real estate stimulus measures have already injected about 65 billion baht into the economy, according to the Finance Ministry.
Reduced property fees extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2023
» The cabinet approved extending the reduced ownership transfer and mortgage fees for another year, which is expected to increase GDP by an additional 0.5%, says Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office.
Ministry urges help for homebuyers
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2023
» Policymakers in the Finance Ministry recommend the government implement measures to improve the property sector, helping to stimulate the economy next year, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.