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  • PropertySingapore home sales down 22%, as expat workforce hits 12-year low

    Singapore home sales down 22%, as expat workforce hits 12-year low

    Home sales in Singapore have fallen to their lowest rate in nearly 2 years, as cooling policies and rising property taxes slowed the residential market. The number of foreign white-collar professionals working in the city-state has also reached a 12-year low. The poor property sales reflect a lack of consumer confidence after the Singapore government raised taxes on high-end residences…

  • PropertySiamese Asset plans 6 residential properties, targets healthcare and foreigners

    Siamese Asset plans 6 residential properties, targets healthcare and foreigners

    Siamese Asset plans to build 6 new residential properties in the Bangkok area for a total cost of more than 11 billion baht, including properties that would provide nursing care for the elderly and rehabilitation clients. Siamese Taling Chan is one of the new projects the company has envisioned for the healthcare sector in 2022. It would be a combination…

  • PropertyThailand self-built home costs to rise at least 5%, as metal and fuel prices spike

    Thailand self-built home costs to rise at least 5%, as metal and fuel prices spike

    The prices of self-built homes are projected to rise by 5-8 percent, spurred by rising metal and fuel costs in the wake the war in Ukraine. Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine last month, metal prices have increased by 50%. Key construction materials, various metals account for some 20% of home building costs. As a result, the prices of…

  • PropertyThai steel producers brace for higher production costs, slower market

    Thai steel producers brace for higher production costs, slower market

    Thailand steel producers are preparing for the fallout of higher steel prices and growing demand from Asia in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Within a week, the world market price of steel billet rose to roughly US$800 per tonne, up from $650 per tonne, EAF Long Product Steel Producers Association committee member Pravit Horungruang told the Bangkok Post.…

  • PropertyBangkok office owners should update, renovate now — JLL Thailand

    Bangkok office owners should update, renovate now — JLL Thailand

    Bangkok property owners should update their older office spaces now to maintain renters and adjust to changing consumer habits. Renovations and upgrades of older facilities are necessary in the face of lower demand and increased competition, as local developers plan to introduce more than 2 million square metres of new office spaces between 2022-2026. Owners of ageing office buildings in…

  • SponsoredCBRE offers luxury coastal lifestyle in Phuket 2022

    CBRE offers luxury coastal lifestyle in Phuket 2022

    Sponsored Article CBRE Thailand Phuket, located in the south of Thailand, is famous for its wonderful tropical settings, idyllic beaches, breathtaking beachfront, hilltop properties, and vibrant community of ex-pats. The island offers a high standard of living at a reasonable cost compared to other top holiday destinations, and its well-deserved reputation for luxury and exclusivity make it one of the…

  • Thailand TravelMajority of Thailand hotels not profitable under Test & Go

    Majority of Thailand hotels not profitable under Test & Go

    A majority of hotels in Thailand are in the red, following the relaunch of the Test & Go program earlier this year. The bleak outlook for Thailand’s hotel industry follows nearly 2 years of little, or no, patronage with only a select few able to take advantage of the limited travellers coming through the turnstiles. According to a survey of…

  • PropertySena to expand housing, warehouse portfolio in 2022

    Sena to expand housing, warehouse portfolio in 2022

    Sena Development intends to expand into warehouses, serviced apartments and asset management in 2022, while also developing 49 new residential properties valued at 27.5 billion baht. This year, the company intends to venture into new sectors in order to increase stable earnings from regular income, with the majority of new operations connected firms that can help with property development, the…

  • PropertyOrigin to launch 31 projects, targets 17.5 billion baht

    Origin to launch 31 projects, targets 17.5 billion baht

    Developer Origin Property intends to introduce 31 new residential properties in Thailand totalling 42 billion baht, targeting 35 billion baht in presales and 17.5 billion baht in revenue, according to the Bangkok Post. Of the projects, 19 are apartments, costing a total of 28.6 billion baht, followed by 12 low-rise residences, costing 13.4 billion baht, says Origin’s chief executive. “The…

  • PropertyThailand developer Sansiri to focus on low-end, affordable apartments in 2022

    Thailand developer Sansiri to focus on low-end, affordable apartments in 2022

    Sansiri says it will put lower-end apartments on the market a month before they are finished, and will collaborate with banks to secure the transfer of units with reduced mortgage loan rejections. The approach can assist the company in achieving sales and transfers in lower-end sectors with greater mortgage rejection rates than others, according to the assistant executive vice-president for…

  • PropertyThailand real estate market to see post-pandemic boom by 2024

    Thailand real estate market to see post-pandemic boom by 2024

    Real estate developers in Thailand should brace themselves for a post-pandemic boom, despite the current inflation and higher development prices, economists say. After a 2 year slowdown during the pandemic, Thailand will enter a new economic phase from 2022 to 2024, according to Bangkok Bank’s Senior Executive Vice-President Kobsak Pootrakool in the Bangkok Post. “We are getting close to the end…

  • PropertyAP to launch 5 condo projects for 13 billion baht in 2022, early pre-sale gains

    AP to launch 5 condo projects for 13 billion baht in 2022, early pre-sale gains

    AP Thailand is planning to develop 5 apartment complexes at a projected cost of 13 billion baht in 2022, citing a significant increase in presales in Bangkok’s condo market in Q1 this year. The chief of the condominium business group says the condominium market in Bangkok has shown positive signs in the last six weeks, with AP registered 1.08 billion…

  • SponsoredTop 5 pool villas in Phuket recommended by CBRE

    Top 5 pool villas in Phuket recommended by CBRE

    Sponsored Article Whether you’re looking at Phuket for a permanent home, a vacation villa, or an investment opportunity, we have a range of properties that tick all the boxes necessary for enjoying a luxury lifestyle on the island. In addition to being visually stunning, these pool villas are situated within compounds with solid security, as well as being close to…

  • PropertyLarge apartments in high demand in Bangkok, despite higher prices

    Large apartments in high demand in Bangkok, despite higher prices

    The resale market is predicted to see steady strong demand for larger condominium units this year, despite higher prices for smaller units in new Bangkok developments. CBRE Thailand stated apartment buyers were seeking bigger apartments in popular locations at reasonable rates, the Bangkok Post reported. Consumers of resale condos like spacious properties with a separated workstation from the lounge. These…

  • PropertySC Asset to develop 27 domestic projects in 4 years, targets 100 billion baht in revenue

    SC Asset to develop 27 domestic projects in 4 years, targets 100 billion baht in revenue

    SC Asset Corporation aims to invest 40 billion baht to build new residential developments in Thailand totaling 130 billion baht between 2022 and 2025, with a revenue target of 100 billion baht over the next four years. Of the 130 billion baht the SET-listed developer intends to invest in new releases from 2022 to 2025, 20 billion baht would go…

  • PropertyDusit continues asset light hotel development plan for 2022

    Dusit continues asset light hotel development plan for 2022

    SET listed Dusit International is sticking to its hotel opening schedule for 2022, developing a long term strategy while implementing an asset light model. Dusit International CEO Suphajee Suthumpun said the company is on schedule to open new hotels in Thailand and abroad, including in Greece, India, the Middle East, the Philippines and China. Dusit Thani’s international hotel, resort and luxury…

  • PropertyThailand real estate prices expected to rise in 2022

    Thailand real estate prices expected to rise in 2022

    Since the first quarter of 2020, the home price index has been declining while new home prices have increased. Several pandemic-related factors are to blame, including an increase in the costs of fuel and construction materials, along with higher inflation and a labour shortage. The compounding of these pressures mean real estate prices in Thailand are ready to rise in…

  • Property NewsProperty juggernaut AP Thailand to launch 65 projects costing B78 billion in 2022

    Property juggernaut AP Thailand to launch 65 projects costing B78 billion in 2022

    Property developer AP Thailand is expected to unveil a whopping 65 new projects valued at 78 billion baht this year, the most in the Thai real estate market, with units ranging from approximately 1.9 to 50 million baht each. The company’s confidence in the first quarter signals good news to investors in the SET-listed company, which is currently ranked No.…

  • PropertyProposals to up foreign ownership quota for condos, extend leasehold rights rejected

    Proposals to up foreign ownership quota for condos, extend leasehold rights rejected

    While plans for a 10-year visa scheme for the wealthy and high-skilled professionals is moving forward, proposals to increase the foreign ownership quota for condominiums and the maximum lease for foreigners were rejected by Thailand’s Centre for Economic Situation Administration. The proposal to allow foreigners to hold ownership of one rai of land for residential purposes was agreed in principle.…

  • PropertyProperty Spotlight: Plum Condo Bangyai Station in Nonthaburi

    Property Spotlight: Plum Condo Bangyai Station in Nonthaburi

    If you’re looking for an affordable condo to rent or buy north of Bangkok that’s within easy walking distance of public transportation, then Plum Condo Bangyai Station might just be the perfect property for you. Located at 133/38 Mu Ban Ban Bua Thong Road, Bang Rak Phatthana, Bang Bua Thong District in Nonthaburi, the condominiums project is just a 10-minute…

  • PropertyProperty Spotlight: Notting Hill Sukhumvit – Praksa

    Property Spotlight: Notting Hill Sukhumvit – Praksa

    Notting Hill Sukhumvit – Praksa is a 35-floor condominiums project managed by Origin located in Samutprakan, the province directly south of Bangkok. It’s a popular choice for commuters and young professionals in the area looking for modern conveniences at an affordable price point. Community Located within walking distance of Phraek Sa station, three stops from the southern end of the…

  • World News10 year high: Real estate price spike in Singapore

    10 year high: Real estate price spike in Singapore

    Last year, Singapore home prices rose to their highest level in more than a decade, boosting the island state’s government’s decision to impose “cooling” policies that will hopefully help the Singaporean property market’s stability. According to estimates released by the Urban Redevelopment Authority on Friday, prices increased by 10.6% in 2021. This is the highest level since 2010, when they…

  • PropertyTop 5 property developers in Thailand 2022

    Top 5 property developers in Thailand 2022

    The Thai capitol of Bangkok is a sprawling metropolis that’s constantly under construction. At any given moment, you’ll find roads torn up for repairs, jamming traffic for kilometres on end; the elevated concrete backbones of new sky train lines being built in the middle of already too-narrow streets; and countless apartment complexes under construction, towering more than 30 stories high,…

  • Destination GuideCity Guide: Where to live in Bangkok as an expat 2022

    City Guide: Where to live in Bangkok as an expat 2022

    There are many neighbourhoods to choose from in Bangkok, and they all offer something different, especially the lifestyle. We at the Thaiger understand that there are many deciding factors like where you work, is it close to the train station, or whether it’s a quiet or active environment. If you’re planning on living in Bangkok, we want to help you…

  • PropertyBangkok condo market making a comeback amidst the future of Asian megacities

    Bangkok condo market making a comeback amidst the future of Asian megacities

    A major property developer says Bangkok condos are making a comeback after 2 years of limited launches due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Supalai says December is the magic month for a comeback and has announced it is launching up to 4 new condo projects in Bangkok, worth an estimated 5.74 billion baht. Supalai Managing Director Tritecha Tangmatitham told the Bangkok…

  • EventsThailand’s 16th Annual PropertyGuru Award Winners

    Thailand’s 16th Annual PropertyGuru Award Winners

    Thailand’s 16th annual PropertyGuru Awards has given Sansiri Public Company Limited the Best Developer award while other highly-reputable companies and developers took home other coveted awards. Established in 2005, the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards originated the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, which has expanded over the years to cover 16 dynamic real estate markets, including Australia, the Chinese territories, Japan,…

  • PropertyDemand for residential property returns to Phuket

    Demand for residential property returns to Phuket

    After the Phuket Sandbox programme has seen 4 months since its commencement, it seems to have brought some life back to the island after almost 2 years of a stagnated economy. The Tourism Authority of Thailand says a total of 59,689 international tourists have visited the Andaman Sea vacation island under the Sandbox programme from July 1 to October 30.…

  • PropertyCharacteristics of successful real estate agents in Thailand

    Characteristics of successful real estate agents in Thailand

    Thailand has many properties that cater to all kinds of buyers. From luxurious condos in the heart of Bangkok to expansive villas on the islands, it is clear that the real estate agent market is in high demand. But, while some real estate agents merely act as a middle man for a quick sale, more reputable agents usually have a…

  • Property NewsDid the Sandbox impact on Phuket’s property market?

    Did the Sandbox impact on Phuket’s property market?

    property newOver 42,000 travellers, in the months from July 1 to September 30, used the Phuket Sandbox as an international gateway to enter Thailand. For the island’s broad real estate sector, which has been challenged by the drawn-out, 18 months of the pandemic there have been a series of notable pivots within the residential property sector. With investment-oriented, yield-focused hotel…

  • PropertyCovid-19 has accelerated Thailand’s property market disruption by 5 to 10 years

    Covid-19 has accelerated Thailand’s property market disruption by 5 to 10 years

    Real estate experts say the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated a great disruption in Thailand’s property market that was supposed to take place over the next 5 to 10 years. Now, however, experts say it will arrive sooner. According to managing director of Chon Buri-based property developer, Ratanakorn Asset Co., Jugkarut Ruangratanakorn, there are 10 disruptive trends that will challenge the…