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Bangkok condominium slowdown becoming increasingly apparent
Spectrum, Published on 13/11/2016
» Eleven months into 2016, we are seeing no signs of growth in the Bangkok property market, especially the closely watched condominium segment. This reflects many negative factors that continue to directly affect local buyer confidence.
Gold in Lampang
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/07/2013
» Villagers in Wang Nua district of Lampang province have been supplementing their income by panning for gold for generations. It takes a lot of patience, but it seems to be worth it.
Greater Bangkok housing market still tepid in Q1
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/04/2024
» Despite recording a 30% increase in visitor numbers at the House & Condo Show last month, the residential market in Greater Bangkok in the first quarter of 2024 remained unfavourable, attributed to poor purchasing power.
Russians control residential leasehold segment in Phuket
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/03/2024
» The value of residential units in Phuket leased long-term by the top 10 foreign nationalities almost tripled to 12.8 billion baht in 2023, mainly driven by Russian buyers fleeing the conflict in Europe as the foreign quota for condos was filled in many areas of the island.
Phuket housing market still robust
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Phuket residential market is expected to remain robust in 2024, with prices projected to increase by 10-15%, driven by Russian demand and an anticipated return of Chinese buyers in the second half, according to property consultant CBRE Thailand.
Residential property market remains tepid this year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/02/2024
» Though Thai GDP growth is forecast at 2.8-3.2% this year, the residential market may post marginal gains as demand remains weak, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
FPT focusing on buildings with recurring income
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/01/2024
» SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) will continue to weigh its portfolio with a focus on recurring income properties, particularly in the industrial sector, as the residential market is hamstrung by negative factors.
Government urged to allay concerns over rate hikes
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/01/2024
» As interest rates steady, the government should announce there will be no new rate hikes to bolster homebuyers' confidence amid an uneven economic recovery, says a property researcher.
Bangkok new condo sales remain low in second quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/09/2023
» Sales of new condo supply launched in Bangkok in the second quarter remained low as buyers continued to opt for units that are ready to move in to avoid mortgage rejections.
ChatGPT disrupts Asian property industry
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/06/2023
» HONG KONG: In a city of the future, a citizen looking to buy a home will simply explain their requirements to an artificial intelligence (AI)-based assistant, which will orchestrate the entire selection and buying process without a human property agent - or the commissions such agents command.