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Golden Land eyes lower-priced market

Kanana Katharangsiporn — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:04:31 +0000

After almost two years of stagnation, the SET-listed developer Golden Land Property Development Plc (GOLD) plans to aggressively rebuild brand awareness and diversify into a new lower-priced segment. Pat Seth, the company’s vice-president for development, said it did well in the luxury housing segment after achieving target sales of one...Continue reading

The Original Post is Located Here: Golden Land eyes lower-priced market

The Ins and Outs of Alternative Ownership in Thailand

Asia Property Report — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:46:45 +0000

Already popular in more developed markets, the trend towards fractional ownership is growing in Phuket, and in the current economic downturn, it offers opportunities to enjoy luxury products that might otherwise be out of reach. Bill Barnett traces the emergence of the fractional phenomena. Legally speaking, Thailand does have consumer...Continue reading

The Original Post is Located Here: The Ins and Outs of Alternative Ownership in Thailand

Pace and IBC place massive bet on luxury

Kanana Katharangsiporn — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:08:17 +0000

Manakhon will be the tallest building in Thailand. The two joint-venture firms hold the hotel and retail assets of MahaNakhon, a luxury mixed-use project located on a nine-rai leasehold site near the Chong Nonsi BTS station in Bangkok, said Sorapoj Techakraisri, chief executive of Pace. Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Pace and IBC place massive bet on luxury

Ways sought to win back foreign buyers

Kanana Katharangsiporn — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:29:16 +0000

Increased government scrutiny of land purchases by foreigners will hurt investment in all types of property, says Patima Jeerapaet, managing director of the property agency Colliers International Thailand. Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Ways sought to win back foreign buyers

Foreign property demand could fall 50%

Kanana Katharangsiporn — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:40:56 +0000

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. Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Foreign property demand could fall 50%

1997-style price plunge not likely

Kanana Katharangsiporn — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:20:38 +0000

Thai real estate prices will not tumble as they did in the post-1997 economic crisis period as there will be no forced sales, says Suphin Mechuchep, managing director of property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle (Thailand). Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: 1997-style price plunge not likely

Wealthy buyers put plans on hold

Nina Suebsukcharoen — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:45:45 +0000

The country’s protracted political turmoil has had a negative impact on the luxury property market as investors and buyers hesitate to make decisions, says a broker who specialises in marketing high-end residences in Hua Hin, mainly to foreigners. ”[The property market in Hua Hin] has been so quiet [since the...Continue reading

The Original Post is Located Here: Wealthy buyers put plans on hold

Hua Hin developers urged to adjust plans

Kanana Katharangsiporn — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:29:59 +0000

Property developers in Hua Hin need to adjust their projects to meet market demand and stricter regulations on the use of local nominees by foreign buyers Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Hua Hin developers urged to adjust plans

Government considers longer leasehold terms

Kanana Katharangsiporn — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:09:24 +0000

The government is considering allowing greater foreign ownership in property firms and extending leasehold periods beyond 30 years to stimulate the business, according to Finance Minister Surapong Suebwonglee. Continue reading →

The Original Post is Located Here: Government considers longer leasehold terms