Bangkok, known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon in Thai, is the capital as well as the cultural and commercial center of Thailand. Bangkok is situated on the Chao Phraya River Delta, about 40 km from the Gulf of Thailand, in the central region of the country. With a population of about seven million people, Bangkok is the city where the majority of expatriates in Thailand are based.
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The steady downfall of the American housing market has forced the investors to think about the large global market. Among the global investments the Asian property market will continue to prosper for the next few years. Asia is becoming more and more investor friendly.
The property market has become more and more transparent to the foreign investors and the removal of restrictions on foreign...
In the recent past the Asian market has become more and more biased towards foreign investment. Lot of countries in the region have completely removed their unnecessary restrictions on foreign investors. This attracted more investment in the property market as well. As a result there was a real boom in the property section of the market in 2007.
There was a steady increase in the average...
The year of 2007 has been an unprecedented year for the industrial property market. The rentals and occupancy rates for all kinds of industrial space indicate the extreme demand which was present. A number of business park sites were sanctioned, a fourth industrial REIT began functioning and 10 industrial sites were allotted in 2007.
There was continuous increase in the average occupancy...
2007 represents a unique year for the Hong Kong economy. The year witnessed a proportional increase in growth as the year moved forward. The major reason behind the economic reversal is the domestic demand as private consumption and investment expenditure continued to increase.
In 2007 overseas investors consisting of recent entrants showed faith in the Hong Kong market. China's economic...
The property market in China has continued its steady growth all through 2007. China's two first grade cities and some of its second grade cities persisted with substantial development and growth. The growth achieved in real estate market in some of the major Chinese cities is described below.
BEIJING - Beijing's property market witnessed development in each sector in the fourth quarter....
Korea, known as the 'land of morning calm,' is situated in a key location in East Asia. The mountainous Korean peninsula stretches about 500 miles south towards Japan. In recent years, the country has achieved tremendous economic growth. Modern Korea is a stable nation both politically and economically. A large number of foreigners are now attracted to invest in all sectors of the country's...
Property market in Thailand is booming. One of the most famed destinations in South-East Asia, Thailand is a highly sophisticated tourist spot with a universal appeal. For many reasons, investing in Thai property market is regarded as beneficial. Many foreigners, inspired by the serenity and beauty of such Thai destinations as Koh Samui and Pattaya, have chosen Thailand as their destination to...
Singapore is situated in southeastern Asia, between Malaysia and Indonesia. It has a total area of 692.7 sq km, including 10 sq km water area. The country has a coastline of 193 km and it is about 3.5 times the size of Washington, DC.
Singapore became a British trading colony in 1819 and eventually developed into one of the empire's most important trading centers. Singapore joined the...
Japan is regarded as the Asia Pacific region's economic driver, and hence boasts of a highly matured real estate market. Just as the United States has in use the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the Japan has in use the Real Estate Information Network (REINS), which in turn was introduced in 1999.
In Japan, the real estate covers everything from residential properties to commercial and...
