Indonesia prepares to open property market to foreign buyers
Foreign buyers will be allowed to purchase an apartment in Indonesia for the first time since 1960 before the end of the year.
Continue Reading • 27 Jul 2016
New tax encourages quick land sales
Landowners holding on to vacant lots are now more eager to sell this property due to the land and buildings tax that will come into effect in 2017.
Continue Reading • 27 Jul 2016
Asia Pacific hotel investment volumes increase significantly
JLL’s Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Highlights H1 2016 report noted that volumes came in at USD3.8 billion, a 13.2 percent increase y-o-y.
Continue Reading • 26 Jul 2016
Developers across Southeast Asia woo foreign buyers
Thai developers have targeted foreign buyers for years now holding roadshows to entice potential buyers. However, some of Thailand’s neighbors are following suit implementing similar strategies to entice buyers from abroad.
Continue Reading • 26 Jul 2016
Large developers lead the way in Thailand
Thailand’s largest developers are set to dominate the country’s real estate market this year due to the fact they can offer lower borrowing costs and have more funding sources.
Continue Reading • 25 Jul 2016
Nominees announced for South East Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) 2016
The official list of nominees for the third annual South East Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) 2016 was released with several of the country’s most recognizable developers vying for honors this year.
Continue Reading • 22 Jul 2016
Bangkok’s prime markets still seeing strong demand, soaring prices
Bangkok’s super prime and prime condominium market has been one of the lone bright spots for Thailand’s flagging property market.
Continue Reading • 22 Jul 2016
Pantip Plaza set to reopen after massive renovation
Pantip Plaza is putting the final touches on its expansive, THB300 million renovation and will resume full operations in early August.
Continue Reading • 21 Jul 2016
New destinations catching the eye of luxury homebuyers
While places like New York, London and Tokyo continue to be popular with luxury homebuyers, several other non-traditional locations are also drawing more interest.
Continue Reading • 21 Jul 2016
Thai developers targeting overseas buyers as domestic market struggles
Experts are unsure of what’s next for Thailand’s real estate industry with the current slowdown possibly carrying on for the remainder of the year.
Continue Reading • 20 Jul 2016
Supalai latest developer to announce second half launches
Supalai was the latest Thai developer to come out and say that it believes the country’s property market has nothing to worry about, local media reported.
Continue Reading • 20 Jul 2016
Experts conflicted when it comes to Cambodia’s real estate sector
With the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) now in full effect, Cambodia is hoping its economy can catch up with Thailand and Vietnam.
Continue Reading • 17 Jul 2016
Myanmar’s property market has its pros and cons
The Myanmar government’s exorbitant levy on property transactions has had a chilling effect on real estate activity.
Continue Reading • 16 Jul 2016
DDproperty.com invests almost THB 1 million in ‘Immersive 3D’
DDproprety.com witnessed a 50% increase in project review engagement posts after investing almost THB1 million in ‘Immersive 3D’ technology for New Project Reviews.
Continue Reading • 15 Jul 2016
Mitsubishi to start work on massive Myanmar project
There is more good news for Myanmar’s burgeoning property market after Mitsubishi Corp. revealed that it has agreed with Mitsubishi Estate to begin work on a mixed-use development situated in downtown Yangon.
Continue Reading • 15 Jul 2016
Habitat Group uses strategy to target new buyers
Thai property developers continue to search for buyers by looking at new targets. One developer, Habitat Group, has recently decided to bypass end-users and instead focus on creating condominium projects for investors.
Continue Reading • 15 Jul 2016
Foreign buyers driving up Vancouver housing prices
Foreign buyers, including a large number of Chinese investors, make up about one out of 20 homebuyers in Vancouver, according to research conducted by British Columbia’s finance department.
Continue Reading • 14 Jul 2016
Luxury developments popping up in new locations
With a shortage of available land and units in Bangkok’s CBD, developers are now planning luxury projects outside of this area.
Continue Reading • 14 Jul 2016
Pace brings superluxury to Bangkok
The finishing touches are being put in place at the 77-story MahaNakhon tower, Bangkok’s tallest building, and the first residents will start moving in throughout September.
Continue Reading • 13 Jul 2016
Resale condos in Bangkok a strong investment
New research from Plus Property shows that resale units in condominiums located in Bangkok’s prime locations are still an attractive investment.
Continue Reading • 13 Jul 2016