Land prices in the Thai capital are forecast to plateau, or even drop this year. This would be the first time in more than ten years that Bangkok’s land prices have levelled off. So what is causing the sudden surge in land becoming available? Property and real estate consultants say the changes can be blamed on the general economic slowdown and the Land and Buildings Tax that takes effect early...
An increasing number of countries have begun the process of implementing functional and legal frameworks to regulate blockchain-recorded tokens over the past several months, which has led to increasing exploration of these technologies across many investment sectors. Further, the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) is a powerful disruptor at the transactional level, where significant...
Real estate is generally a great investment option. It can generate ongoing passive income and can be a good long-term investment if the value increases over time. You may even use it as a part of your overall strategy to begin building wealth. However, you need to make sure you are ready to start investing in real estate. For one, you will need to put down a significant amount of money upfront to begin...
An investment property, according to Investopedia, is any real estate property bought for the purpose of getting a return on investment (ROI) by selling the property or renting it out. People often purchase investment properties to earn more income or reduce their property tax. If you took an investment loan to buy an investment property in Thailand, the accompanying interest will usually be...
Thailand, especially its capital Bangkok, is a famous real estate hotspot, attracting both local and foreign homebuyers and investors. While places like Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket are famous tourist destinations, real estate in these coastal areas are growing as well. In fact, the Phuket property market continues to expand as tourists go in and out of the island city in large numbers. Is Phuket a...
Buying a condo in Bangkok is a lot more convenient than buying a detached home especially if you’re a foreigner. Before purchasing, however, do your research, compare properties and weigh in on the pros of cons. In a number of property markets, buying a condo can be cheaper and Bangkok is no exception. Condos are attractive due to the perks and additional services they offer including, but not limited...
Forever known as the golden asset industry in any geography, real estate is the go-to investment preference, even in Thailand. Thailand has recorded high growth in the real estate domain, especially with a growing spending power in the Asian region. In a changing scenario of competition, unpredictable markets and inter-linkage with the tourism industry, the real estate market is more dynamic than...
Smart investment moves can boost your rental property income. Anyone who has dropped a rent check in the mail has likely asked themselves the same question: What would it be like to be the person cashing rental payments instead of making them? Renting out a property to tenants is one way to invest, but if you want your rental property income to be as passive as possible, you need to be strategic about...
How long should you wait to buy again? Your home is a great place. But maybe you aren’t so sure it’s the right place for you any longer. The notion of moving to a new home is becoming increasingly tempting—and possibly has gone beyond the idea stage to the point where you are actively browsing real estate listings. Still, you are hesitant, wondering if you should stay put a while longer before...
Southeast Asian governments, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and major development financiers have launched a new $1 billion (Bt32 billion) initiative to spur green infrastructure investments across Southeast Asia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); The launch ceremony was witnessed by Thailand’s Minister of Finance Apisak Tantivorawong and ADB President Takehiko...