Published on Bangkok Post dated 29 January 2012 by Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, Managing Director of CBRE Thailand Even for those who don’t subscribe to the beliefs, many principles of the ancient art are rational and in line with buyers’ preferences December and January usually indicate a low season for property sales as Thais celebrate the traditional [...]
Published on The Nation dated 23 January 2012 by Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, Managing Director of CBRE Thailand Comparing the condominium and office sectors in Bangkok, it is apparent that while the condominium market has been growing over the past decade, growth in the office sector has been limited. Top-end condominium projects in Bangkok are comparable to [...]
CBRE, a leading international property consultant in Thailand, has been appointed to sell two internationally branded hotel properties in two of Thailand’s most popular beach destinations: the Courtyard by Marriott Phuket at Patong Beach and the Courtyard by Marriott Hua Hin in the Gulf resort of Cha-am. A third separate asset, the highly profitable Hard [...]
Published on The Nation dated 19 December 2011 by Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, Managing Director of CBRE Thailand After the recent flooding, it is obvious that demand for condominiums has risen. With actual experience of having to move to live in a city condominium or apartment during the flood, many people have started thinking of buying one, [...]
Published on Bangkok Post dated 18 December 2011 by Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, Managing Director of CBRE Thailand The year 2011 has been one of the most fluctuating times for the residential property market, after the year started with slow movement and an influx of supply. Things improved with the hopes for the new government after the [...]
This year’s floods have had a vast impact on the property market, with sectors affected across the board. But the impact varies from sector to sector,from residential to industrial. The industrial sector will depend on a solid government plan for relief, but the future for other sectors is bright. This year’s floods have had a [...]
But Growth in Land and Capital Values Slows Growth in the CBRE Asia Pacific Logistics Rental Index accelerated to 2.0% q-o-q in the third quarter compared to 1.4% q-o-q in the second quarter. This was largely due to the strong performance of key Greater China markets, where retailers competed to secure quality logistics space in [...]
The CBRE Asia Pacific Prime Rental Index recorded another solid period in the third quarter despite the uncertain global economic picture, with growth accelerating to 2.4% q-o-q compared to 1.6% q-o-q in the second quarter. Greater China remained a key driver of regional rental growth as key markets in the PRC saw retailers expand aggressively [...]
Expansionary demand for prime office space remained firm in Greater China in the third quarter but other key markets saw corporate activity decline amid the uncertain global economic outlook. The CBRE Asia Pacific Office Rent Index mildly increased by 2.2% q-o-q in the third quarter, the lowest rate of growth recorded since the third quarter [...]
But Deal Flow Weakens towards End of Third Quarter Australia continues to record growth in cross-border acquisitions Institutional investors most active but more corporations buying for self-use Market fundamentals remain healthy but investors will exercise more caution Commercial real estate sales in Asia Pacific increased 36% q-o-q in the third quarter of 2011, although the [...]
The current flooding situation will have an impact across the board on all property sectors, but will vary in degree and extent, according to a leading real estate consultant CBRE Thailand. In the short-term, business is likely to slow down as people will be busy solving their own problems . Overall, the flooding will result [...]
Urban development regulations need to be finalised soon to avoid damage to the city’s real estate sector. Bangkok was established as Thailand’s capital in 1782, but its evolution into a modern metropolis has been relatively recent, dating back to around 1960. Covering approximately 1,570 square kilometres today, Bangkok has grown dramatically from a small city [...]
On 19th October 2011, CBRE Thailand staff together with its clients and the owner of Royal Residence Park had donated necessities items to aid flood victims in Ayudhya province and nearby. To see more pictures, please click here
Once again CBRE Thailand has organised its charity auction to raise funds for flood victims in Thailand. The charity auction was held on 6th October at CBRE’s Bangkok head office. A total of THB 98,710 was raised and donated to the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation (under the patronage of HM the King) on 18th October. Many charity [...]
Demand from the expatriate market remains strong for apartment rentals in downtown Bangkok, driven by both a limited supply in the number of apartment units and preference for apartments over condominiums, according to a leading property consultant CBRE. At present, there are approximately 12,000 apartment units located in downtown Bangkok, with less than 500 units [...]
