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The changing face of Pattaya property buyers

Asia Property Report — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:19:33 +0000

Nationalities of condominium buyers in the Thai city of Pattaya have changed dramatically since 2010 – from the Europeans and Scandinavians working in the Asia Pacific region to local Thais and expatriates who reside in Bangkok, according to the latest Pattaya Market Report published by Knight Frank Thailand. The company’s...Continue reading

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Developers eye ‘grey market’

Kanana Katharangsiporn — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:34:01 +0000

The “grey market”, specifically older foreigners planning to retire in Thailand, offers a high-growth opportunity for local developers, says Longlom Bunnag, chairman of the property agency Jones Lang LaSalle (Thailand). He said the consumption value of an estimated 100,000 retired couples with annual incomes averaging 600,000 baht was 60 billion...Continue reading

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Developers Diversify in the Downturn

Nina Suebsukcharoen — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:50:26 +0000

Difficult economic conditions tend to lead to imaginative ways of making money. An interesting example is the attempt by the property agency Engel & Volkers Thailand to get developers to diversify and become its licensed property agents. Continue reading →

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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 →

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Foreign property deals freezing up

Kanana Katharangsiporn — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:32:29 +0000

Internal political problems are having a greater impact on the Thai property market than the global economic crisis, with no transactions made by foreign buyers and investors so far in this traditionally high season, said Duangjai Kraus, managing director of the Hua Hin branch of the property consultant Engel & Volkers (Thailand) Ltd. Continue reading →

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Tourism drives boom time

Somluck Srimalee — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:37:57 +0000

Strong demand for luxury residential properties in Phuket has driven the resale price up 100 per cent between 2004 and now, Surin Hill Development's deputy managing director Wanwipa Horbut said. Continue reading →

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GlenAsia Steps Up Resort Development

Kanana Katharangsiporn — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:30:51 +0000

After spending three billion baht in the eastern resort market over the past three years, the Thai-Swedish developer GlenAsia plans to spend at least 800 million baht Continue reading →

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Massive Nordic boom set to hit resort towns

Colliers International — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:50:24 +0000

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). Continue reading →

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Pure Luxury for Scandinavians

John Davids — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:38:52 +0000

The real estate tycoon from Norway, Arne Hvidsten, has a dream. He’s building extraordinary holiday apartments at Jomtien Beach and wants it to be the most amazing holiday resort in Thailand. And on top of it he hopes it will become a luxury colony for Scandinavians. Continue reading →

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