Four factors to consider when investing in overseas properties
I have been dealing with the Singapore and Bangkok property market for many years. The Singapore property market for about two decades and the Bangkok property market for one. I am a shareholder of a property agency in Bangkok and the agency deals with international [...]
Conflicting reports by analysts and news sources do not help property buyers
Yesterday I watched a ChannelNewsAsia clip stating that certain analysts made a statement that "Commercial rents in Woodlands must stay competitive or lose out to Johor". It was posted on the 23rd of October at 11:21 pm on CNA's website. My displeasure with this statement [...]
My review of Reference Ekkamai by SC Asset
It is not very often that a new development comes up in Ekkamai. For those unfamiliar with the Bangkok residential scene, the Ekkamai and Thonglor areas are among the most desirable areas to live in. It is an area that is very popular with the [...]
The Normal Payment Scheme and Deferred Payment Schemes for Executive Condominiums
Executive condominiums ("ECs") are a hybrid form of property—a somewhat middle ground between a private [...]
Should I wait for later new launch phases to see if the developer will give more discounts?
Such a question is indicative of a purchaser who has not made up his or [...]
Why is it that foreigners cannot obtain a mortgage from a local Thai bank when purchasing Thai property?
If you are a foreigner, not a Thai local resident, and were to purchase a [...]