By Asia Property Report on January 25, 2010
Thailand needs clearer regulations and policies to attract more foreign property investment, says George McKay, managing director of Colliers Corporate Services Asia Pacific Region.
“Rules should be rules. Some regulations are not clear enough – like foreign property ownership. Investors want clarity. It builds confidence. Unclearness will obstruct investment,” he said.
As the Thai government aims to [...]
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By Somluck Srimalee on July 3, 2009
Bangkok’s central business district seems set to spread along Rama IV Road as land for development becomes scarce on Sukhumvit, Silom and Sathorn roads. A growing number of property projects will be launched around Rama IV Road.
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Posted in Bangkok | Tagged Bangkok, CB Richard Ellis, central business district, Colliers International, rama iv, residential projects, subway, Sukhumvit
By Somluck Srimalee on July 2, 2009
The area around Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road is heading for a significant oversupply of serviced apartments.
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Posted in Bangkok | Tagged apartment projects, Bangkok, Colliers International, occupancy rates, serviced apartment, Sukhumvit Road
By Somluck Srimalee on June 2, 2009
The average price being paid for a condominium unit in the Central Lumpini area is now Bt112,765 per square metre, ranking higher than other popular locations in central Bangkok, according to real-estate firm CB Richard Ellis Thailand.
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Posted in Bangkok | Tagged CB Richard Ellis, central bangkok, central business district, Colliers International, lumpini, luxury residence, rama iv, residential project, sukhumvit area
By Kanana Katharangsiporn on April 22, 2009
Bangkok office rents and occupancy rates will contract by 10% in 2009 due to decreasing demand, new supply and major tenant relocations, says the property consultancy Colliers International Thailand.
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Kanana Katharangsiporn is a senior journalist with The Bangkok Post, Thailand's first English language newspaper and specialises in property and real estate areas.
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Posted in Bangkok | Tagged bangkok office, central business district, Colliers International, commercial buildings, occupancy rates, Rama, rents, silom area
By Kanana Katharangsiporn on April 17, 2009
Foreign demand for Thai property will collapse in the aftermath of the Songkran protests, property experts say. They say the government needs to implement measures to spur foreign demand, such as increasing maximum lease terms, having 100% foreign ownership zones for condominiums, providing financial support for foreign buyers, and issuing longer visas.
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Kanana Katharangsiporn is a senior journalist with The Bangkok Post, Thailand's first English language newspaper and specialises in property and real estate areas.
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Posted in National | Tagged Bangkok, beachfront, Colliers International, foreign buyers, foreign ownership, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, lease terms, leasehold, Pattaya, Phuket, political turmoil, scandinavians
By Colliers International on April 22, 2008
Scandinavian investors are expected to invest up to Bt16.2 billion in residential developments in ThailandScandinavian investors are expected to invest up to Bt16.2 billion in residential developments in Thailand this year and the next. This money will flow into tourist destinations such as Rayong, Hua Hin, Koh Samui and Phuket, according to research by Colliers International (Thailand).
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Posted in National | Tagged Colliers International, Hua Hin, investors, Koh Samui, Phuket, Rayong, resort, scandinavians
By John on April 9, 2008
Market buoyed by profit potential, removal of 30% requirement.
Foreign investors are expected to invest up to Bt70 billion in the Thai property sector this year, following the lifting of the Bank of Thailand’s 30-per-cent capital reserve requirement.
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