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Loan rejections cause drop in housing transfers in Q1
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/05/2024
» Home loan rejections caused a dip in housing transfers nationwide in the first quarter, dropping to the lowest point in six years and marking five consecutive quarters of decline.
Foreigners lead the way in condo market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/05/2024
» Foreign buyers dominated the condo market in the first quarter of 2024, with new launches focused on major tourist destinations, amounting to a combined investment value of more than 56.6 billion baht.
Supalai suggests interest rate cut to stimulate more growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/05/2024
» The residential market has improved following the implementation of property measures last month, but interest rates should be cut to further stimulate growth, especially in the lower-income segment, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
Measures help boost AP's townhouse sales
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/05/2024
» The property measures that commenced last month helped boost townhouse sales in April, while a possible rise in the daily minimum wage needs to be weighed against a drop in the price of construction materials, according to SET-listed developer AP Thailand.
Office demand turns negative in 1st quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/04/2024
» The office market recorded negative absorption in the first quarter of 2024, ending a consecutive seven-quarter rise from mid-2022, as demand shifted from non-green to green spaces and downsized offices, according to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
Residential prices to rise in second half
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/04/2024
» The price index for new residential supply in Greater Bangkok should continue to rise in the second half as older inventory is absorbed following property stimulus measures starting this month, according to a research firm.
Stimulus expected to spur developer confidence in Q2
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 20/04/2024
» Sentiment among housing developers is expected to significantly improve in the second quarter following the implementation of property stimulus measures approved earlier this month.
Amending property rules likely to spur sales
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/04/2024
» Amending obsolete rules regarding property development can improve home purchasing power, enabling homebuyers to afford units, say developers.
Reaping the property stimulus rewards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/04/2024
» The cabinet last week offered Thai New Year's gifts to potential homeowners, approving measures that extend the price range of houses eligible for a cut in transfer and mortgage registration fees to 7 million baht, up from a ceiling of 3 million baht.
Developers want foreign quotas to be hiked
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/04/2024
» Foreign ownership quotas for condos should be increased in certain areas to stimulate the economy as increasing demand from foreign buyers last year is expected to continue this year.