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Homebuyers now prioritising wellness
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/01/2026
» Wellness and well-being will take precedence over luxury and image in homebuying decisions this year, reflecting a shift in consumer priorities towards healthier living environments, long-term comfort and quality of life rather than status-driven features.
For young Thais, owning a home put on hold
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/12/2025
» For many young Thais starting their careers, buying a home is less of an immediate goal and more of a long-term aspiration.
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.
Stecon ventures into property development
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/10/2025
» SET-listed contractor Stecon Group has diversified into property development, targeting an initial return of at least 15%, starting with a 14-billion-baht joint venture condo project with SET-listed residential developer Noble Development.
Building safety a priority for office tenants
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/05/2025
» The earthquake on March 28 has heightened office tenant expectations, with many now placing greater importance on building safety standards and emergency preparedness, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Thailand.
Residential developers fine-tune strategy
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/03/2025
» Residential supply and demand in Chon Buri has shifted towards the rental market due to weakened purchasing power and high mortgage rejection rates among prospective local homebuyers, while foreign demand remains strong, according to property executives.
Lan Kwai Fong joins Phuket deal
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/03/2025
» Robust long-stay demand in Phuket has attracted Hong Kong's Lan Kwai Fong Group to invest in a project worth 4.5 billion baht via joint ventures with a local developer, while a legal consultant suggested Thailand amend the hotel laws to permit the renting out of condo units on a daily basis.
LTV ratio rejig offers promise
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/03/2025
» Amid slower economic growth, the expected easing of the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is likely to provide limited support for mortgage loans, says the Housing Finance Association.
China's middle-class investors lose appetite for overseas property
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/03/2025
» Stephen Yao travelled from southern China's Guangdong province to Thailand 32 times in 2017 and 2018 to help middle-class Chinese families invest in condominiums in Bangkok and Pattaya.
Generation Rent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2024
» Potential homebuyers from Gen Y and Z face significant obstacles to owning a home, with the primary one limited access to mortgages.