How will global warming impact beachfront real estate?
I’m sitting on the beach in Bali, sun blazing and reading a New York Times article about rising seas levels and how waterfront homes...
Chinese billionaire makes real estate history
Bigger is better for Mainland Chinese luxury property buyer Chen Hongtian who purchased a Hong Kong home for USD271 million last week. His rationale...
Why design adds value to tropical properties
Adding value to property is the dream of every real estate investor. How to unlock value through key drivers can often be a minefield...
First step in buying a Thai property, the reservation agreement
Whilst you browse the properties you are interested in, it is worth giving some thought to the fact that ‘reserving’ a property will have...
Malaysia considers restricting foreign property purchases
A hot topic over the past month has been the Malaysian government’s review and possible increase of the set minimum of investment in property...
Creative techniques to expand the space in your condo unit
Nowadays, living in a condominium or apartment is another choice for residents. However, most of the units at an affordable price are studio or...
Thai government renews 50 year property lease talk
Thailand’s real estate sector is buzzing on comments in the media that the Finance Minister has made on the possibility of extending property lease...
Phuket Commercial Land Parcels Soar
Ol’ Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra might be gone but who can forget those tuneful lyrics “Fly me to the moon,let me play among the...
Phuket and Pattaya yacht shows power up
Two exciting events are set for Phuket and Pattaya this year, which are aimed at promoting the marine sector. Thailand is quickly taking center...
Why condo model units pay off big time
Traveling around Asia I can’t help but start to see similarities in successful real estate projects. One of the key denominators has to be...
