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Changes in the residential property market

It’s behind us! Year 2020 has been special and difficult for everyone. However, Covid-19 continues to spread. Today we take our readers to look at the changes in the residential property market in Bangkok since the Covid outbreaks earlier last year until now and are likely to persist indefinitely. People adapting their lifestyle to suit the New Normal era. “Work From Home” has become a norm and essential for businesses to carry on. As a result, we are seeing big changes in the residential property market. Last few years, the people of Bangkok have turned their attention to condominiums and apartments in the city center as an ideal way of living, willing to live in a confined space for the convenience of commuting to work. With the luxury of working from home, the problem of travelling has become irrelevant for the majority of Bangkoker. Therefore, people have their heads turned to single-detached houses and townhouses as in the old days when condominiums were non-existent. Big time developers had anticipated the changing in what people are looking for when purchasing residential property. More housing projects of different types are being launched and discussed to meet the needs of people, wanting more living space as most of the days are being spent at home. Moreover, after analyzing the current market condition, development groups and real estate researchers are of the same opinion that this new discovered trend will likely to last for indefinitely. So we can expect the rising number of housing projects as a contrary to condominium projects. Prospec Appraisal is here to provide consultant and appraisal services for houses and other kinds of real estate. People who are planning on moving to new places better suit the New Normal era, valuation of assets is important and should not be overlooked before buying or selling property. Credit to news and information sources: Bangkokbiznews

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PDI continues huge hotel purchases

PDI continues huge hotel purchases

 During the situation which considered to be a downturn in the hotel business, there are still some business people who think that it is a good chance to turn the crisis into an investment opportunity, loaning money for investment with a very low-interest rate, for example, investment news that Invest:M@N is currently interesting. In addition, these two 5-star hotels lying next to the Chao Phraya River purchasing transaction can also give us very useful information as both hotels combine a total of 400 rooms at 10 billion baht. Therefore, the average price per room key is approximately 25 million baht. Credit to news and information sources: Bangkok Post

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Lad Phrao 101 Station

Land prices around Bang Kapi Station and Lad Phrao 101 Station – Yellow Line Soaring through the Roof!

InvestMan would like to introduce our readers to the Yellow Line Train Project, from Lat Phrao – Samrong currently under construction. The project is at the centre of public attention due to progress which is said to be ahead of schedule. Residents who live in the neighborhood of Bangkapi and Lat Phrao 101 stand to benefit from better public transportation and the increasing property values which tend to draw in investors and developers. Project details: The route of the MRT Yellow Line Project, Lat Phrao – Samrong has a starting point at connection point of Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line (Blue Line) at Ratchada – Lat Phrao Intersection along Lat Phrao Road by connecting to the MRT Gray Line Project at Chalong Rat Intersection and the elevated Chalong Rat Expressway until Bang Kapi intersection. The route will then turn right to the south and continue along Srinakarin Road, until connecting to the Orange Line Project at Lam-Sali Intersection. After that, the route will be elevated across the Rama 9 Intersection, by connecting to the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link Project (Airport Rail Link) and passing through Pattanakarn Intersection, Si-Nuch Intersection, Sri-Udomsuk Intersection and Si-Iam Intersection. Then the line will turn right again to the west along Thepharak Road through the connection point with the Green Line Project, Bearing – Samut Prakan Section at Samrong Station. The end of the route is at Pu Chao Saming Prai Road. Total project distance – 30.4 kilometers The project consists of 23 stations Parking building        “Park and Ride” buildings located at Si-Iam Station Train garage          Located on the east side of the Srinakarin Interchange with Bang na – Trad Road. The facility consists of Bus control center Maintenance building Service and management office Train garage Land prices around a radius of 1 kilometer from the station increases!         Our team had conducted a survey in the several areas we had determined the estimated prices of land in 2017-2019 before the official announcement of the project. By selecting the 2 stations that we have data to analyze and compare before and after (from 2017-2019) the announcement of the project. Let’s see how much prices have gone up.         In 2017, a land located on Lat Phrao Road was appraised at 150,000 – 200,000 baht / square wa. Currently, the proposed selling price has been raised to 350,000 – 400,000 baht / square wa, increased by 50%.         Land located next to the main road around the station was appraised at 60,000-80,000 baht / square wa. Currently, the offering price now ranges from 90,000-100,000 baht / square wa.         In 2017, new condominium sales prices located on Ladprao Road, started from 65,000 – 75,000 baht / square meter. At present, the price has increased to 80,000 – 90,000 baht / square meter, 16% increased. Meanwhile, the selling price of new condos located in the main alley around the station has not yet been launched, however according to other stations nearby, the launching price should be around 60,000 to 75,000 baht / square meter, depending on the distance from the train station. Now let’s try analyzing the potential of the land in 2 parts.           Firstly, land located on Lad Phrao Road can be developed into a condominium project for residential purposes. It is located in the orange urban city zoning, which is classified as a medium-sized housing with FAR ratio of 4.5:1, OSR 6.5%. With the road width of 30 meters, a condominium project with a building area of ​​more than 10,000 square meters can be developed, which would likely command a selling price of 350,000 – 400,000 baht / square wa.           Second part is the land located in the main alley. With a road width of 8 meters or more in the orange zone, condominiums of not more than 10,000 square meters in area with a height of not exceeding 23 meters can be developed. The development cost is currently estimated at 100,000 baht / square wa, compared to the possible offering price of 100,000-130,000 baht / square wa. Nevertheless, it is noted that some plots of land in the alley do not have development potential, due to the width of the road zone which does not comply with the regulations. Therefore, investors should verify the potential of the land before making investments.          At present, there is only one new condominium project being launched. This is due to the over-supply of the condominium market, in which we have seen many condominiums built around the stations – from outskirts to the city area. Thousands of units remain available for purchase. Hence, existing projects are offering serious promotions in an attempt to sell. Therefore, the current market price of land for sale is still a negotiable one. Land prices are expected to surge even higher as the construction of the Yellow Line is close to completion. Thank you Google Map  Thanks to our followers and Thank you for information from: Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand

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The 3rd Wave Covid and the Changing in Home Purchasing Behavior

Our readers may recall our previous articles on: Changes in the Residential Property Market Today, InvestMan is back with another story to update you on the changes in home consumer behavior after this recently third wave of COVID. We previously discussed changes in buyers’ interest in residential properties towards single-detached houses and townhouses, which offer more living and functional space to meet the needs of people adjusts their lives during this New Normal era where “Work From Home” is not an option but a must. This new found trend is the completed opposite of 2 years ago where people flocked to buy condominiums in the middle of the city for convenient commuting to work. This ongoing third wave of COVID is by far the worst one yet for Thailand. This only reassures the new purchasing trend of residential property which are more than likely to remain this way for a while. News source, Bangkok Biz, has reported the statistics of second-hand home searches results through the website, Terrabkk.com, disclosed by Terra Media & Consulting Co., Ltd. The numbers still confirm that: The search traffic for single-detached homes and townhomes increased by 24% and 14% respectively, a complete opposite trend when compared to condominiums which have seen a 5% drop in search. Housing property values of 3-7 million baht is becoming popular among people who are interested in buying a single house, as it received 47% more attention, while the townhomes that received the 53% increasing attention, ranges at 2-3 million baht. Another talking point discovered from the analysis of this datas is the hot location which is gaining a lot of interest. At the moment, the most eye-catching residential area is the Petchkasem – Phutthamonthon area. This comes with no surprise considering that Covid has forced people to rethink their neighborhoods, moving to a far less concentrated area seems like a very good idea where housing is much more affordable compared to the crowded Bangkok communities. The availability of the MRT and BTS transit only made the area even more viable. Real estate development groups such as Pruksa Co., Ltd. have also pointed out to the new sales strategy in order to accommodate this COVID era, as consumers use digital channels to search and buy a home. As a result, these development companies have increasingly focused on online sales channels, putting much more effort into online advertisements. However, with the overall poor economic recession since the COVID outbreak, the purchasing decisions become much more difficult and usually take longer times for potential buyers. Prospec Appraisal is here to provide consultant and appraisal services for land, houses and all types of property. People who are planning on moving to new places better suit the New Normal era, valuation of assets is important and should not be overlooked before buying or selling property. Credit to news and information sources: Bangkokbiznews

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The Orange line

The Orange line, intersecting the Gray line at Wat Praram Kao Station. The new connection point of Eastern Bangkok to the city center.

InvestMan is back again with another analysis on land around upcoming train stations. This time, it is the Wat Praram Kao Station, an intersection point of the two train lines; orange line, from the Cultural Center to Minburi and the gray line, from the northern part of Watcharaphon – Thonglor. Let’s get to know more about this junction. The corner of Praditmanutham Road which intersects with Ratchadaphisek Road and Chaturathit Road is a connection point leading into the city. At present, there are office buildings mixing with residential condominiums at large. In addition to this, the area is getting more popular in terms of casual and entertainment venues such as cafes, restaurants and other nightlife establishments. Transportation Bus route  Bus line r26e, from Chakri Naruebodin Medical Institute – Phamaceutical Organisation Center 137 (Po.) MRT from Cultural Center – Ramkhamhaeng University 168 (Po.) Battlefield Monument – Siam Park 171 (Po.) Bang Khun Thian – Prawet Land Department 517 (Po.) Morchit 2 – Techno Ladkrabang  Main routes and expressways The intersection of Rama 9 and Praditmanutham Road is a big junction which connects various transport routes and networks. There is still room for development and expansion of the ‘Park and Ride’ facility.  There is access point for enter and exit the Sri Rat Expressway, (expressway level 2) – Exit point connecting Ramkhamhaeng Road, Srinakarin Road and the motorway no. 7 – Enter point, Sathorn, Bangna, Dao Khanong Chalong Rat Expressway (Ramintra – Atnarong Expressway or Expressway No. 3)  Praditmanutham Road is a road running along the Chalong Rat Expressway. It is one of the main roads connecting the city to the northeastern suburbs of Bangkok.  Rama 9 Road is a road starting from the MCOT – Ratchadaphisek Road intersecting with Praditmanutham – Ramkhamhaeng Srinakarin.   Chaturathit Road is a road with a distance of about 4 kilometers. The route starts from Ratchaprarop Intersection and ends at the merger with Rama 9 Road. It is a secondary road that supports traffic congestion from the main road. Nearby attractions of the station Rama 9 Kanchanaphisek Temple, distance from the station – 1.2 km. Pattana Medical Center Clinic, distance from the station – 1.5 km. Piyavej Hospital, distance from the station – 1.6 km. Show DC Department Store, distance from station – 2.3 km. Rama 9 Hospital, distance from the station – 2.3 km. Central Rama 9 Department Store, distance from the station – 3.5 km. Fortune Town Shopping Center, distance from the station – 3.5 km. Growth of offering price in the neighborhood Condominium – stable From surveying the area, it was found that there are still a stable amount of new condominiums. Some projects delayed the opening of sales due to the ongoing covid pandemic. There are less number of walk-in potential customers. There are approximately 3,300 new condominium units in the area, and about 1,200 of them have already been sold. As a result, there is still a considerable amount remaining to be liquidated after the pandemic.  From the market price of condominiums in 2017, the appraisal was at 70,000 baht/sqm.  From the survey of the current condominium’s offering price near the station, the average selling price is around 82,000 baht/sqm, a slight adjustment. It remains to be seen how the house purchasing trend after the Covid will unfold.  Even though the market transaction is not active at the moment, there are already signs of large mix-use projects, due to various soil adjustments awaiting developments after COVID. The area around Rama 9-Manutham is definitely another hot location to keep an eye on.   Land prices from year 2019 has increase up to the present The majority of land for sale around the station are large plots in characteristic. The big real estate development companies have already started acquiring these land, and await to be developed into condominium projects once the Covid situation eases out. In the meantime, these land is temporarily utilised for agricultural purposes in order to reduce the tax burden. The appraisal information during the year 2017-2018 of land located into the alley connecting to Rama 9 Road was estimated at 85,000 baht up to no more than 100,000 baht per square wa. The current price of land located into the street is offered for sale at approximately 200,000 to 350,000 baht per square wa. The price has been adjusted continuously, which currently trading at average of 250,000 baht per square wa. In the future, land prices tend to rise up beyond the point where small-time investors can afford. Nevertheless, Prospec Appraisal provides consulting service; project feasibility study, site selection analysis and any other question/concern you may have regarding issues such as lane width, land size, color zoning, layout, utilization restrictions etc. before making investment decisions. We are here to help you through the process.

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Have you been vaccinated yet?

Management team and employees of Prospec Appraisal have undergone vaccination at the beginning of the last month. This made up for 80% of the entire company. We expect to have all of our employees fully vaccinated within the next 2 months.     Ensuring our customers safety            Now that close contact has become the top concern ever since COVID-19 breakout, we see the importance of building confidence and reassuring our customers about our step of measures to prevent this. By getting vaccinated, we relieve our customers of their concerns when choosing to use our services.  

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