IS SMALL REALLY THAT SMALL? Micro apartments are called ‘mosquito units’ in Hong Kong, ‘micro dwellings’ in Bangkok and ‘shoeboxes’ in Singapore. Known by various names, these units have become an important feature of Asia’s residential property market. India is following a similar trend as was observed in a research conducted by JLL a global real estate firm. The…
THAILAND – A HAVEN FOR RETIREES International Living is a one of the leading websites on a global level, according to International Living – Thailand ranks seventh in the world as one of the best places to retire in. In addition to this, International Living releases an annual list for the ‘Best Places to Retire’ in the Southeast Asian…
THAILAND – CHEAP RENT According to Numbeo.com, a website that calculates cost of living; in the section of cost of renting a property in Southeast Asia, Thailand ranks fourth out of a total of nine countries surveyed. Singapore has been picked as the most expensive destination in terms of renting a property in Southeast Asia by the survey, while…
THE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES OF AN OFF-PLAN BUY To start with, the best attribute of an off-plan buy is the reduced value at which it is purchased as compared to a project that is completed. Buying a property at the pre-construction stage is known as an off-plan buy. Once completed, such properties are worth much more than their off-plan…
LONGER LEASES: A BOON FOR THAILAND As quoted by the Prime Minister’s spokesman Major General Sansern Kaewkamnerd “In order to attract foreign investments and for the benefit of the nation it will be necessary to extend land leases.”He asserted that an amendment be been made to the Lease of Immovable Property for Commercial and Industrial Purposes Act. According to this…
A GUIDE TO BUYING OFF-PLAN PROPERTIES Buying off-plan properties is a common practice in many parts of the world, while it is still considered risky in others. It gives you, the buyer the advantage of purchasing before many others. Having said that, there are certain points one must keep in mind before signing the sales agreement. Buying off-plan properties…
WHERE HAVE THE RUSSIANS DISAPPEARED TO? The biggest trending realty news story in recent times, known to most of the real estate agents and developers in majority of the Thailand’s realty hot beds is that the Russian buyers and investors are nowhere to be seen. Post the Ruble crash the investors from CIS countries have all withdrawn from the…
THAILAND: RANKED BEST IN THE WORLD An influential Survey listed Thailand’s property market the best in the world. This ranking will prove beneficial for Thailand in encouraging real estate investment for years to come. The Global Bank publishes the HSBC Expat Explorer survey annually and in its 2015 issue had positioned Thailand as the first destination in the world…
Thailand is a great place to get away from the usual hustle and bustle of life. It provides you the opportunity of visiting various amazing spots so that you can enjoy some quality time with your family and friends. Life today has become very busy and hectic, therefore a vacation not only rejuvenates you but also provides you with a…
Thailand is the perfect place for a family holiday, since children love what the country has to offer. There are a wide range of recreational opportunities here for families, like visits to world famous markets, spending quality time in resorts, observing exotic wildlife, educational trips to museums & historical monuments, and adventurous activities like scuba-diving and parasailing for adrenalin junkies….
