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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.
Centara opens 2 new Maldives hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/02/2025
» As the Maldives shifts to a family-friendly destination, Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) has launched two new hotels catering to this rising segment, investing more than US$200 million.
Contractors push for tax incentive
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/10/2023
» The government should offer tax incentives to buyers of self-built homes as it can contribute to the economy, increase stamp duty revenue and deter irresponsible builders, says the Home Builder Association.
Hoteliers unfazed by China's property woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/08/2023
» Thai hotel companies are to forge ahead with their expansion plans as they remain unfazed by mainland China's real estate slump, though purchasing power must be monitored for any declines, according to Dusit International.
Call for special rates for first-time buyers
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/08/2023
» Developers would like the new government to provide special interest rates for first-time buyers and offer tax deductions to improve property purchasing power as housing units spike and interest rates continue to climb.
Property spending boosted by travel revival
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/04/2023
» Thailand's strong tourism recovery had a positive impact on housing demand and property renovation at major tourist destinations in the first quarter of 2023, according to home and construction material distributors and residential developers.
Inflation, rate hikes to hit housing sector
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/06/2022
» The Housing Finance Association expects rising inflation and interest rate hikes to dampen demand for property and mortgages this year.
Bangkok housing developers' sentiment dips in Q1
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/04/2022
» Sentiment among housing developers in Greater Bangkok dropped in the first quarter this year as they were worried about soaring costs of construction materials impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war.