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Second-hand condo units register gains
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/06/2025
» Second-hand condo transfers nationwide in the first quarter of 2025 increased across most price segments, primarily due to weakened purchasing power, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
Developers' Q1 profits plunge to decade-low
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/06/2025
» The first-quarter net profit of 10 SET-listed residential developers has fallen to 3.56 billion baht, the lowest level in over a decade and less than half the five-year average, attributed to the economic slowdown and sluggish housing demand, Kasikorn Securities reported.
Bangkok condo price index up 3.4%
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/06/2025
» The price index for new condos for sale in Greater Bangkok rose 3.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, marking the second straight quarter exceeding 3%, driven by rising development costs, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Trump tariffs crush Thai housing demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/06/2025
» The "Trump effect" has had a far greater impact on housing demand than the recent earthquake, which only caused temporary delays in purchases and transfers, whereas the former led to buyers stopping purchases altogether, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
Foreign demand dip seen persisting
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/06/2025
» The intensified crackdown on nominee ownership since late last year, coupled with the global economic downturn, is expected to weaken foreign purchasing power and dampen overseas property demand in 2025.
Treasury, KTB and GH Bank team up on appraisal prices
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/06/2025
» The Treasury Department has integrated its land appraisal data with Krungthai Bank (KTB) and the Government Housing (GH) Bank in an effort to make appraisal prices more reflective of market prices and increase public access to formal lending systems.
Condo market to see continued decline
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/06/2025
» Despite cuts in transfer and mortgage fees, as well as relaxed loan-to-value limits, Bangkok's condo market is expected to continue its decline from last year, driven by the ongoing economic slowdown and weak foreign demand.
SC Asset Corporation touts extending foreign leaseholds
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/06/2025
» With the residential market expected to contract for at least three years, Thailand should restore foreign tourist confidence to drive economic growth and extend leasehold ownership to at least 60 years to attract international buyers, according to SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation.
Charn Issara recommends government stimulus push
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 20/06/2025
» The luxury segment is the lone bright spot in the Thai property market, driven by foreign demand as local buyers continue to wait for the government to revive the economy, such as through the proposed Kra Canal project, according to SET-listed developer Charn Issara Development.