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Mass transit propels Bangkok vacant land prices
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/11/2024
» Mass transit has lifted the price index of vacant land in Greater Bangkok, signalling a recovery in the property market, with further price increases anticipated in 2025, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Foreign demand spurs luxury condo launches
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/10/2024
» At least four new condo projects in the luxury and super-luxury segments are set to launch in inner-city Bangkok locations between next month and mid-2025, driven by a limited supply this year and strong demand from foreign buyers.
PM allays foreign quota fears
Onnucha Hutasingh and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday defended the proposal to raise the proportion of foreign ownership allowed in condominiums from 49% to 75% and extend land lease terms for foreigners to 99 years from 30-50 years, saying these measures will help stimulate the economy.
Struggling to recover
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/05/2024
» With an unfavourable economy and expiration of discounts for the land and building tax this year, property developers are thinking twice about acquiring new land plots, shifting instead to draining inventory.
Chinese buyers benefited from Hong Kong's property curbs removal
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/03/2024
» HONG KONG: Mainland Chinese buyers are aggressively snapping up new luxury homes worth HK$30 million (140 million baht) or more since the removal of all of Hong Kong's property curbs last month, JLL said.
Chewathai preps B600m for land, 4 new projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/02/2024
» MAI-listed developer Chewathai is preparing 600 million baht to acquire new land plots and launch four residential projects worth a combined 3.7 billion baht, aiming for a 5% increase in revenue to reach 2 billion baht this year.
Court orders liquidation of China Evergrande, owes $300bn
Reuters, Published on 29/01/2024
» HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered the liquidation of property giant China Evergrande Group, a move likely to send ripples through China's crumbling financial markets as policymakers scramble to contain a deepening crisis.
Hong Kong home sales sink to 33-year low
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/01/2024
» Property transactions in Hong Kong descended to the lowest level in 33 years in 2023 as sentiment among potential homebuyers was submerged under a deluge of poor economic news and high interest rates, although December's sales figures showed some rebound.
Luxury home segment signals excess of supply
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/01/2024
» The luxury home segment has started to signal an excess of supply, while middle to upper end low-rise houses should enjoy higher demand as mass transit lines expand to outer-city areas, says a property consultancy.
Singha to launch B5bn projects in Q4
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/10/2023
» SET-listed Singha Estate is planning to launch two new low-rise housing projects worth 5 billion baht in the fourth quarter, targeting a pricing segment of 15 million baht as buyers in this range are receiving a minimal impact from economic conditions.