Property for sale in Bangkok

Bangkok has a very wide selection of property types that cater to all types of people, from the short-term tourists to the long-term residents and the retirement market. With budget properties mainly located outside of the main city centre from areas passed Phra Khanong or Huai Khwang or over the Choapraya river, there you can find condos and houses ranging from local Thai-style houses to more modern stylish housing that are being developed more recently for the young professional business people or HENRY’s (high earners not rich yet). The properties situated in the more central or CBD areas cater to local business or city life. With the influx of foreign investment these centrally located CBD apartments and condominiums usually come in smaller 1 to 2 bedrooms to cater to the local professionals and young families, starting from around 27sqm upwards, they are priced on the slightly higher end of the market; there are new building projects in the classy Phrom Pong and Thong Lor area.

If you wish to find more affordable mid-range properties you will need to go just outside the main CBD areas of the Bangkok condo market, where the prices are lower and the condos get slightly larger, but they are older and still within easy access of the main amenities and malls, shops and restaurants.

House and villa style properties can be found across Bangkok, the options are more limited within the congested CBD but there are a number of villa communities and projects located in and around Bangkok, with townhouse style properties available and large villa properties available outside of the city center.

The Bangkok Property market is split up in a number of popular areas; the main factors that drive popularity in an area is access to the workplace, with the majority of the city workers working within the central business districts (CBD) areas, now covering the Sukhumvit, Sathorn and Silom area. Sukhumvit location and properties remain very popular as they are close to the commercial business buildings which are next to the Emporium which is a luxury shopping mall grand, Terminal 21 is a chain of mixed-use complexes and Centralworld which is a shopping plaza and complex and all ties in nicely to the BTS metro line connecting to this main city. Sathorn and Silom are considered to be popular with business people, with easy access to the office, and with more restaurants, hotels and unique shopping available coupled with parks and regular events Silom and Sathorn are quickly becoming very desirable locations to live or visit for the tourist.

Moving further out of the city and you will have the option of the new Icon Siam mixed development, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Asiatique and a number of luxury properties such as Menam Residences and Four Season Private Residences are also close to the Chao Phraya River area, and only 5 km from the central CBD.

Bangkok is widely known for its wild side, nightlife, bars, and party scene, although Bangkok can offer must more to most residents or visitors that come to explore the city. Catering to all tastes and types, you can find back-packagers in the Khao San area enjoying a Pad Thai for 50 THB, or couples visiting the temples, palaces, and zoos. If you love shopping, Bangkok has every type of shop from the Pratunam affordable clothing stores, to the super luxury brands found at, Emporium and Centralworld.

If you want a more local feel, you can visit the Chatuchak market, which is considered to be one of the largest local markets. Floating markets, while not centrally located, also offer a nice local feel. Many avails of the opportunity to travel a short distance to rent a boat and explore the coastline and islands.

Thai restaurants can be typically be found all over the world, but in Thailand, you will really understand why it is considered many peoples favorite and from street food to fine dining, and if you are looking for western or Chinese cuisine – it’s all available in Bangkok.

Bangkok has quickly become a destination and property hotspot for investors from all around the world and all so for locals to purchase their next property, especially after reviewing the prices and rental yields in more developed cities like Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur– Bangkok certainly has its key selling points, please see below the top 5 reasons to invest in a Bangkok Property:

1. Improving Infrastructure – Bangkok is constantly changing, involving and the investment from local government, corporate companies, real estate developers and authorities are clear to see as there has been a significant improvement in the road system, water, and electrical systems and as the city grows has led to more job opportunities.
2. Great hospitals and clinics – Well trained doctors, multi-million-dollar hospital and world-class clinics have established Bangkok as one of the best medical tourism locations of the world, including the price and quality, treatments range from cancer treatments all the way through to all types of plastic surgery, Bangkok and Thailand has become the go-to destinations for locals, expats and tourist for the great medical care on offer.
3. Bangkok city offers some spectacular views, many of the best views are found at the top of the hotels in the popular rooftop bars, the views across the city at night time are very impressive and comparative to many other major cities of the world.
4. Accessibility – The two major airports, Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi, are located on the outskirts of the main cities central, and CBD area, connected via the highway – giving easy access to all parts of Bangkok and with the short flights times to other popular southern and northern locations, getting in and out of the Bangkok is easy and to get around Thailand is very affordable.
5. Rental Returns – typically these can start from only 3% or 4% but with many of the larger and refurbished apartments the rental returns within the strong short-term holiday lets can be between 10-15% per annum, and with a good growth in property prices in the city many shred investors have made an impressive return on their investment.

One of the benefits of purchasing property in Bangkok is its affordability. Affordability is always important when considering any investment, and this is especially true in countries where there is a high cost of living. The prices of property in Bangkok are inexpensive when compared to most major cities, which means that they are less risky and more likely to appreciate over time.Additionally, the average price of property in Bangkok is expected to rise dramatically in the upcoming years.Based on ZOL’s Property Price Index, property prices in Bangkok are still below those in major cities such as Hong Kong and Sydney, but the growth rate is higher than those of other Asian cities. Because of this growth rate, it is expected that the prices of property in Bangkok will surpass those

Property Prices in Bangkok Property prices in Bangkok have declined since their peak in 2008. At that time, property prices in the city were reaching as high as 300,000 baht per square meter, which would translate to roughly $9,000 per square foot. Current prices are just a third of what they were during the peak. Those who had purchased property at this time have seen their money devalued, but those who are considering buying property in Bangkok today should still be able to make a good return on their investment. This is largely due to the strong economy of the country, as well as the fact that prices in places such as London and New York remain at record levels. When To Buy Property in Bangkok

Figures from Thailand's Bank of International Settlements show that the "total loans to households" as a percentage of gross domestic product, for Thailand reached a level of about 69% in 2016 and 2017. In September 2018, Thailand passed an important milestone matching China with the world's highest ratio of household debt to gross domestic product. The dire figures remained unchanged since July. The number represents 70.6 percent of the gross domestic product of 55.97 trillion baht at the end of the first quarter this year. It is equivalent to 6.831 million baht. The government expects the economy to grow 4.7 percent this year. Those who earn more find it easier to take out loans than those