Investing in Thai Property Market in 2011

Thailand’s property market is considered one of the major business sectors in Thailand which is inevitably on the boom with the economical development of the country. Thailand has passed its turbulences in year 2010 which is considered one of the most difficult years in the Thai history as well as…Continue reading

Foreigners seek clarity, consistency

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…Continue reading

Condos appeal to investors

Cash-rich early birds are investing in condominiums for attractive returns at a time of low deposit interest rates, says Kittisak Jumpathippong, chief executive of the property consultant Century 21 Realty Affiliates (Thailand) Co Ltd. “No business generates higher margins than property,” he said. “The situation now is like in 2000-01…Continue reading

Is it time for a Correction in the Phuket Property Market?

On 3rd February 2009 an article appeared in Property Report Asia which claimed Phuket property experts were saying that Phuket residential real estate is overpriced.

It transpired, on reading the article, that there was little substance for this apart from the comments made by one estate agent. As it was obvious that this article had been badly researched and lacked any
substantial evidence we decided to launch our own investigation into the status of the Phuket property market. Continue reading