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Thailand's real estate market is expected to experience steady growth in 2024–2025, with some key trends including: Luxury properties Demand for luxury condos and beachfront villas is increasing, particularly in areas like Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Koh Samui. Mixed-use developments These developments are becoming more popular, especially with expatriates, as they offer a variety of spaces in one...

Thai property market down 13%, with transferred units at lowest level since 2018. Thailand Business News Thai property market down 13%, with transferred units at lowest level since 2018 Real Estate promotion billboards in downtown Bangkok Real Estate promotion billboards in downtown Bangkok In the first quarter of 2024, the transfer of residential properties in Thailand decreased by 13%...

By Zhou Lanxu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-18 20:14 China has executed housing acquisition projects in more than 10 cities, converting unsold commercial homes to more than 10,000 units of affordable housing in the latest progress of the country's ratcheted-up efforts to stabilize the real estate market, industry data indicated. The participating cities include Chongqing and others in...

In 2024, the JP Morgan Asia Credit Non-Investment Grade Index continued to build on its positive total return with the index up by 16.1% year-to-date (as of November 8), outperforming both US and European high yield (HY) indexes.1 The high total return has been driven by spread tightening across various sectors aside from just the real estate sector, as evidenced in Table 1. Table 1 – JP Morgan Asia...

We expect growth to continue to slow in the near term, followed by a reacceleration through 2025, which should foster a favorable environment for risk assets globally. Executive summary Many of the world’s central banks, having largely succeeded in curbing inflation, are now easing monetary policies with the aim of stimulating growth. In 2025, we anticipate signs of economic deceleration to be...

‘Dumb and Dumber’ Producer Brad Krevoy Lists His Ocean-View Malibu Estate for $8.5 Million The Motion Picture Corporation of America CEO purchased the beach getaway in 2019 for nearly $7.8 million. Brad Krevoy doled out a speck under $7.8 million for a bluff-top estate in the heart of Malibu, in the Sycamore Park enclave across Pacific Coast Highway from the Pacific Ocean, back in 2019. Now, five...

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s Manhattan Pied-à-Terre Can Be Yours for $10 Million The Oscar-winning Hollywood legends owned the terraced Fifth Avenue penthouse since the early 1980s. One of Hollywood’s most successful and enduring couples, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, long made their home on a 6.8-acre spread in Westport, Connecticut. For decades, they also maintained...

Rupert Murdoch Takes a $20 Million Loss on His New York City Penthouse The media tycoon took in just $23.8 million for the triplex aerie at One Madison that he acquired a decade ago for $43 million. After a dizzying two years on and off the market and numerous price chops, Rupert Murdoch has finally sold his penthouse in New York’s Flatiron District to an as-yet-unidentified buyer for a speck under...

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Property Tax and Income Tax in Europe: A Comprehensive Overview Europe, with its rich history, diverse cultures, and vibrant economies, remains a key destination for expatriates, investors, and business professionals. The tax system in Europe varies significantly from country to country, making it essential to understand the property tax and income tax regimes to fully leverage the opportunities...