REAL ESTATE

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok to open in June

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:54:00 -0400

Kempinski, Europe's oldest luxury hotel brand, will open the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok in June. The luxury city resort with 303 rooms and suites is located adjacent to a royal palace in the centre of Bangkok. All rooms overlook tropical gardens interspersed with extensive water features. Twenty-two rooms have direct private access to the pools in the garden.

Amari announces new hotel management company, Onyx Hospitality Group

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:16:00 -0500

Amari, Thailand's leading domestic hotel management company today announced the formation of a new corporate structure with the creation of ONYX Hospitality Group, a new management company. This strategic development allows the company to pursue its previously announced expansion plans, moving beyond Thailand to pursue hospitality management opportunities in the Asia Pacific and Arabian Gulf regions.

First-time buyers 'may only be able to purchase a home in their 30s'

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:37:56 -0500

The comments of one housing expert could make gloomy reading for potential first-time buyers in their twenties.

City of London commercial property market tipped for resurgence

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:34:59 -0500

The City of London is set to lead the UK office market resurgence in 2010, a new survey suggests. According to the King Sturge: Office Markets 2010 report, the City of London is seeing increased demand for office space following the end of two years of instability caused by the global economic downturn.

Property prices in UK’s most expensive street soar, survey reveals

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:30:36 -0500

The average cost of a property in the most expensive street in England and Wales has soared by £300,000 during the past year, according to new research.

UK housing affordability hits 7-year high

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:28:55 -0500

A drop in both house prices and mortgage rates has improved the affordability of housing in the United Kingdom to its highest level since 2003.

Hanoi real estate projects ‘burst open’

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:53:55 -0500

VietNamNet Bridge –Hanoi’s real estate market has awakened after two months of hibernation by the news that the capital city will have five satellite urban areas. Additionally, the demise of gold trading floors has brought more capital to the real estate market.

BKK Group to stage its Grand Opening for The Coast Bangkok during this coming March 12-17 at Central Plaza Bangna.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:50:50 -0500

BKK Group is to stage its Grand Opening for The Coast Bangkok, a 5 billion Baht project built under “For Today’s Better Living” concept, during this coming March 12-17 at Central Plaza Bangna. In the event, there will be special promotion, where those who put 10,000 Baht down payment on site and make 10,000 Baht monthly installments will get 10% return on investment – guaranteed.

Investors fear housing bubble will pop

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:47:11 -0500

WHEN the chief executive of the Commonwealth Bank, Ralph Norris, recently caught up with investors in New York, talks soon turned to the topic of the heady Australian housing market.

Cheung Kong launching luxury condominium at West Coast

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:44:42 -0500

SINGAPORE : Hong Kong property giant Cheung Kong is launching a luxury condominium at West Coast.

Can Your iPhone Tell You Which House to Buy?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:36:13 -0500

For those seeking bargains in today’s bombed-out housing market, it helps to have strong nerves and a big wad of cash.

Growing demand for fractional property in India

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:33:46 -0500

Country Club India, one of the fastest growing leisure and entertainment operators in Asia, is set to introduce fractional ownership properties to a range of its developments.

UAE’s Emaar still interested in Lombok project

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:31:17 -0500

Dubai-based property developer Emaar Properties on Tuesday denied a report that it had pulled out of the long delayed US$600 million tourism project in Bali´s neighboring island of Lombok.

Fraser Island assets up for sale

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:28:42 -0500

Kingfisher Bay Resort Village Pty Ltd have appointed exclusive agents Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels to market for sale their multi-award winning freehold and leasehold resort interests and associated businesses on Fraser Island.

Real estate law made simple: The art of negotiation

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:22:33 -0500

Negotiating in the real estate market of 2007 and earlier was fairly easy. There really wasn’t any. Sellers named a price, buyers placed multiple bids, the highest offer won. I remember getting a new construction contract from a seller’s counsel where the cover letter said “no negotiations will be considered on this contract, either sign it as is or return it unsigned and we will move on to the next deal.”

3 Real Estate Market Challenges to Tackle Throughout the Year

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:18:56 -0500

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2010—It’s not likely anything could surprise us as much as the sheer magnitude of the slowdown we’re experiencing. Just be prepared for anything going forward.

US house prices rise despite increase in distressed properties

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:10:33 -0500

Property investors in the US may be interested in news that house prices in the country experienced a five per cent rise in value during February, compared with last year.

Property crisis hits famous US wine growing region

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:07:16 -0500

The property foreclosure crisis in the US has spread to California’s famous wine producing Napa Valley as falling land values and a shift to cheaper brands hits the industry hard.