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Rental market thrives despite demand for home ownership
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/12/2025
» Most Thais continue to value owning high-value assets such as homes, widely regarded as symbols of stability, success and social standing, while the rental market is expanding rapidly as more consumers seek flexibility and avoid long-term debt obligations, according to the SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
Thai developers bet on sustainable homes
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/10/2025
» As climate concerns mount and urban living intensifies, Thailand's property sector is turning to sustainability as both a necessity and a market opportunity.
Lower prices helping to revive sagging condo sentiment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/10/2025
» New condo launches priced below market averages are attracting buyers despite a sluggish economy, a contracting residential sector and weakened purchasing power, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
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.
Mortgage bad-debt rate climbs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2024
» Lower-income homebuyers have struggled to repay mortgages following an uptick in interest rates, leading to a significant increase in housing non-performing loans (NPLs) during the second quarter of this year.
Developers look to shareholders for loans
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/08/2024
» Listed residential developers have sought to retain and raise cash by avoiding new costs, borrowing short-term loans from major shareholders, and selling assets to mitigate risks amid difficulties in the financial market and limited mortgage loan approvals.
Ministry mulls raising price limit for housing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2024
» The Finance Ministry may consider raising the price limit for housing units eligible for government support, aiming to stimulate growth in the real estate sector.
Sena upbeat on state solar power scheme
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2024
» The government's plan to launch a new rooftop solar power project for households is attracting the attention of housing developers, with Sena Development Plc, a developer that also offers solar panel installation services, aiming to benefit from the scheme.
Pruksa urges income boost for residents
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/08/2023
» The new government should enhance people's income to make home purchases more accessible, though property measures may be unnecessary, says SET-listed developer Pruksa Holding.
Rate cut sought for green homebuyers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/11/2022
» SET-listed developers Sena Development Plc and Sansiri Plc will hold discussions with financial institutions in an effort to reduce the interest rate on mortgage loans for buyers of energy-saving homes, estimated at between 0.5% and 1% in the first year.