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Tips to successfully conduct virtual property viewings
Most real estate agents are changing the way they do business. This means you will need to learn how to use new tools and acquire skills you may have not needed beforehand. At the moment, there is…
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Thai developers offer support to clients, discounts to buyers
Thai developers have begun rolling out support measures to clients while also launching discount programs to attract new customers. These efforts cover the residential and retail sectors, both of…
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Private sector wants Thai government to push back new Land and Buildings tax
Thailand’s new Land and Buildings tax took effect at the start of the year, but the private sector wants to delay payment of it in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Collection of the tax has…
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The post-Covid-19 era: Radical changes in Bangkok’s property market
Property consultants CBRE have come up with their own evaluation of the current Bangkok office market, already getting pounded by regional trends and a high baht, now suffering another challenge –…
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5 Tips for Moving During COVID-19
By taking extra safety precautions and minimizing social contact, you can still move safely. Amid travel bans, widespread stay-at-home orders and social-distancing mandates, millions of Americans are…
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Top 5 tips for working at home as the COVID-19 crisis grips the country
WITH many Gold Coasters now finding themselves working from home, it’s important to ensure your home office feels like a nice space to spend time in and most importantly somewhere you can feel…
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How to share your home office space with your family
Well, I never thought I’d be giving advice about how to share your office with your family due to a global pandemic/social isolation but here we are. I’m fortunate to have a brand spanking new office…
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What does CapitaLand’s sales in China tell us about a potential property market recovery?
Property professionals across Southeast Asia are anxious to get back to business as normal. When exactly that will be is still uncertain, but we can look to China to see what a potential property…
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Thailand’s developers struggle with ‘guaranteed returns’ in Covid-19 property crisis
There is one key underlying fundamental for hotel branded residences returns, and the truism that best sums it up is that returns are a function of hotel trading performance and marketplace. In Asia,…
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What strategies can developers utilize to cope with the current crisis?
The current COVID-19 situation has impacted the global economy as well as real estate markets in individual countries. Property developers in places such as the Philippines and Thailand must be…
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Get Ready to Grow: 6 Tips for Planning Your Spring Garden
Keep that growing season momentum all year long with these gardening tips. Does spring have you dreaming of lush gardens and sunshine? Despite what you might see on TV, beautiful landscapes don’t…
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Housing Sentiment Takes a Hit in Reaction to Covid-19
Home purchase sentiment dropped swiftly in March, as early reactions to Covid-19 began to surface. In March, the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) fell 11.7 points to 80.8, the lowest…
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10 Spring Cleaning Projects to Tackle This Weekend
Welcome warmer weather with a spotless home (in just one weekend). Spring cleaning is all about getting our homes ready for a new season of sunshine, warmth and time outdoors — and indoors, too —…
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5 Ways to Refresh Your Space
Throw open the curtains, let the breeze in and brighten your home decor. With springtime comes a sense of renewal, and a desire to clean, organize and refresh — especially if you’re spending a lot of…
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Real estate discounts: How much can you ask for when negotiating?
The art of negotiation requires you to understand numerous factors. This is especially true when it comes to real estate discounts. Discounts in the world of property come in all shapes and sizes,…
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How can property professionals survive COVID-19? 2 things to do, 2 things to avoid
These are challenging times for everyone. Property professionals wanting to survive COVID-19 must act carefully to ensure their business emerges unscathed. There are no magical solutions or quick…
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Square Metre Prices in Hong Kong compared to Asia
Hong Kong: Square metre prices, premier city centre, US$. Average per square metre (sq. m.) prices in US$/€ of 120-sq. m. apartments located in the centre of the most important city of each country,…
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5 ways to get your home organised amid COVID-19
Let me guess, you’re stuck at home and know that deep down this is the perfect opportunity for you to finally get some areas of your home more organised. But, let me also guess that even though you…
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What Exactly Are Buyer and Seller’s Rights During House Closing?
Things can get tricky between making an offer and closing a deal. Getting swept up in the frenzy of buying or selling a home is easy. After the honeymoon phase comes that awkward stage between…
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What does coronavirus mean for Asia Pacific real estate?
Real estate investors in Asia Pacific are steeling themselves for impacts stemming from the coronavirus, the threat of which would add to existing economic headwinds in the region. While it’s too…
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Tips for avoiding real estate fraud
Buying a home is without a doubt the most complicated purchase you will ever make. The list of logistical and financial details is long — from getting your downpayment together to paying legal and…
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4 ways you can start your spring cleaning
Chances are you have found yourself with some free time on your hands. And while binge watching Netflix and scouring over menus on food delivery service websites is fun, you can also be productive…
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International property investors are thinking long term in some markets
While some international property investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for the current crisis to pass, others are moving forward with buying decisions in order to utilize favorable interest…
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How to Sell Your House Fast: 5 Must-Know Tips to Move Your Property
If you’re wondering how to sell your house fast, you probably don’t have a whole lot of time for chitchat. You have zero time to spend researching the current housing market and pondering how it’ll…