Despite offering modern and comfortable interiors, most Bangkok condos unfortunately offer MASSIVELY uninspired and characterless decors! In an expansive and colourful city like Bangkok, it will come as a surprise to many that the majority of condos are decorated in a neutral fashion; creating a vicious cycle of boring and unexceptional properties… Truly awe-inspiring and beautiful homes, that bring their…Read More
A combination of urban development factors are contributing to the gradual decentralization of Bangkok. These include urban realities, such as the growing scarcity and the hiking price of developable land plots, to more practical lifestyle issues such as the intense traffic gridlock that plagues Bangkok’s Central Business District (CBD). The result, Bangkok’s leading commercial and residential developers are encouraged to…Read More
“You’ve studied the Bangkok market, consulted with real estate professionals and using personal experience you have carefully selected a savvy property investment; however, despite all this, it’s been a long wait and your property is still vacant…” If you are reading this, you’re probably having a hard time finding a tenant! Bangkok is undoubtedly Thailand’s economic and commercial heart. Local…Read More
A Vibrant New Sukhumvit Neighbourhood Until recently, the area around Soi Punnawithi (Sukhumvit Soi 101) was relatively quiet; sandwiched between the busier On Nut commuter hotspot and the Bangna commercial hub, the neighborhood was relatively nondescript and largely overlooked. It’s underrated nature, allowed the mushrooming of affordable residential options and a peaceful residential community. It’s convenient travel times to Central…Read More
The Phaya Thai-Ratchathewi neighborhood, has previously developed in the shadows of its illustrious neighbor Siam, Bangkok’s premier “lifestyle hub” host to iconic destinations such as Siam Paragon, Siam Square and Central World. This proximity to glamorous Siam, became Phaya Thai- Ratchathewi’s main driver of growth and development. Interestingly, its inevitable association as the area next to Siam, allowed a vibrant…Read More
Anyone familiar with the Bangkok real estate market, will know all too well that the condo development industry is intensely competitive. Previously bullish market conditions and the seemingly never-ending demand for condos, meant that previously anyone with a well-located plot of land, would immediately consider developing a residential project. These condominium projects while offering varyingly different concepts and designs, all…Read More
Looking to buy or rent a condo or house in Bangkok? Unsure what to expect and how to work with local property agents? From negotiating the best deal, to find the best property for your needs, this article will offer a simple guide to getting the most out of property agents. To keep things simple and straightforward, this article is…Read More
The Bangkok Condo boom of recent years has created unprecedented levels of intense inter-developer competition. With some of the Capital’s biggest residential builders, vying for an edge and clawing for their latest condos to stand out from the crowd! This is good news for Bangkok’s homebuyers and investors, as developers (Big and small) are increasingly going to extraordinary lengths to…Read More
For anyone familiar with Bangkok, the Thonglor neighborhood needs very little introduction. The trendy residential hotspot has established a reputation as the Capital’s high-society hangout spot, with some even dubbing the area the “Beverly Hills of Thailand”. The popularity of this residential hotspot is a result of its wealth of amenities, from top-dining venues, hip-eateries, community malls, and independent cafes.…Read More
In Thailand or in Asia for that matter, it is not “table talk” to bring-up the discussion of retirement and especially the cold hard truths associated to old age. It is often viewed as an immense sign of disrespect, to even contemplate sending elderly family members to retirement communities or nursing homes. Despite this deep cultural aversion, demographic and social…Read More