Luxury house hunting goes airborne
There is a new way to go luxury house hunting. In cities like Miami, Los Angeles and Chicago, real-estate agents have taken to the skies using helicopter tours to impress clients.
Continue Reading • 3 May 2016
Nusasiri teams up with Movenpick for rebranding plans
Nusasiri announced a number of plans recently including a new partnership with Movenpick Hotels & Resorts. The famous hotel brand will manage three of the developer's projects including Condo Up Ekamai.
Continue Reading • 3 May 2016
Tesco Lotus eyes further Thailand expansion
Despite a sluggish economy and slowing sales in Thailand, Tesco Lotus announced that it plans to open at least 65 stores this year
Continue Reading • 29 Apr 2016
Commercial real estate transactions down in Asia Pacific; none recorded in Thailand during Q1
Commercial real estate transaction volumes were down in Asia Pacific during the first quarter of 2016. Research from Jones Lang Lasalle showed that volume fell by five percent y-o-y to USD23.7 billion.
Continue Reading • 29 Apr 2016
A second Swissôtel resort coming to Phuket
A second hotel in Phuket will be operated by Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts as the hotelier was appointed to manage Swissôtel Phuket Patong Beach Resort.
Continue Reading • 28 Apr 2016
New projects in the works from The Platinum Group
The Platinum Group officially unveiled The Market, a large retail complex situated in the center of Bangkok, as part of its plans to invest THB10 billion in the development of new mixed-use commercial projects throughout the city.
Continue Reading • 28 Apr 2016
Asia Fund Managers and Analysts Foresee Opportunities on Thai Equities
DDproperty.com, led by Ms. Kamonpat Sawangkit, Country Manager welcomed Institutional Fund Managers and Analysts mainly from Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand during an investment trip between 25-27 April 2016.
Continue Reading • 27 Apr 2016
One of China's biggest developers could be in trouble
China’s second-largest developer, Evergrande Real Estate Group, claimed it can meet obligations with no problems despite Standard & Poor’s saying the company is now vulnerable to non-payment.
Continue Reading • 27 Apr 2016
More good news for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
There has been a lot of good news for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok recently. The developer announced that the project has received EIA approval.
Continue Reading • 27 Apr 2016
This Thai resort is one of the most romantic in the world
Looking for a romantic place to spend the weekend? Beyond Resort Khaolak took home the ‘most romantic resort’ award for Asia and Australasia at the prestigious Luxury Travel Award 2016.
Continue Reading • 26 Apr 2016
Office space in Bangkok's CBD quickly disappearing
Finding office space in Bangkok’s CBD areas continues to become more difficult according to Knight Frank Thailand.
Continue Reading • 26 Apr 2016
Buying in Australia about to get more expensive for foreigners
Property taxes for foreign buyers in the Australian state of Victoria are about to get a whole lot more expensive. The stamp duty surcharge will increase from three percent to seven percent and this change is scheduled to take effect on 1st July.
Continue Reading • 25 Apr 2016
First quarter launches and pre-sales totals in Thailand not looking good
Research from RHB Thailand noted that investors continue to have concerns about a slowdown in demand as well as potential oversupply problems in Thailand’s property market.
Continue Reading • 25 Apr 2016
Restaurants and coffee shops take over retail space in Asia Pacific
Research from CBRE’s Retail Hotspots 2015 Report revealed that food and beverage outlets made up the bulk of new entrants in Asia Pacific retail markets last year.
Continue Reading • 22 Apr 2016
MahaNakhon names new Managing Director
Thailand’s tallest building will have a proven, yet familiar name leading the way. Pace Development Corporation PLC announced that it has appointed Kipsan Beck as MahaNakhon’s new managing director.
Continue Reading • 22 Apr 2016
Thai developer thinks Japanese investors will flock to Bangkok in search of returns
Sansiri believes it can attract Japanese investors to its projects in Bangkok as they search for higher-yielding assets like property that are currently unavailable in their own country.
Continue Reading • 21 Apr 2016
Buyers lineup to purchase Phuket resort
Numerous investors from Singapore, Hong Kong and Mainland China have shown interest in purchasing The West Sands Resort and Villas in Phuket after it was put up for sale earlier this month.
Continue Reading • 21 Apr 2016
One Thai company is swapping cars for condos
KPN Motor Car has decided to branch out into other ventures including property as it looks to expand its revenue base.
Continue Reading • 20 Apr 2016
Golden Visa in EU countries appeals to Asian buyers
Portugal is one of a few European countries offering a “Golden Visa” scheme where foreign investors who purchase real estate valued at EUR500,000 or above receive a long term visa.
Continue Reading • 20 Apr 2016
World's tallest building could soon have a new challenger
Dubai is already home to the world's tallest building but government-supported developer Emaar Properties PJSC revealed plans to build an even taller tower with a number features.
Continue Reading • 19 Apr 2016