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 Thai property, the options to obtain a mortgage are limited. Your only option is to obtain a mortgage with a foreign bank. Moreover, the number of foreign banks granting mortgages [...]
When it comes to investing, nothing travels in a singular direction
There is a concept called contrarian investing. It is an investment style where investors go against the prevailing market trend. While it is simple to understand, it is very difficult, and in almost all cases, impossible to execute. The difficulty presents itself not from the [...]
My review of Nue Epic Asok-Rama 9
The Rama 9 area is Bangkok's second central business district (CBD). With the main business district, the Sathorn financial district, having overcrowding issues, it made sense for many companies to set up their offices in the Rama 9 area. There are many condominiums in the [...]
How interest rates affect the property market
Interest rates have been extremely low for over a decade. Since the global financial crisis [...]
Recognising the different property title deeds in Thailand
Thailand property is extremely popular and foreign buyers make up a rather substantial portion of [...]
My review of Affinity at Serangoon and The Garden Residences
The current market for primary home sales is extremely positive. Every other week there will [...]