[Property Review] The Line Wongsawang by Sansiri

[Property Review] The Line Wongsawang by Sansiri

Ever since the MRT Purple Line is connected seamlessly with the MRT Blue Line, the land prices along the Purple Line has surged due to increased demand for housing.

The Purple Line connects the population from the Nonthaburi District to Bangkok city centre. The Nonthaburi District is one of the highest densely populated region in Bangkok.  Due to the relatively attractive entry price and the ease of staying near family, the white collared Thais are gradually shifting to the housing along the Purple Line.

Tao Poon Interchange. The connecting point between purple and blue MRT line.

 

Sansiri, one of the top developer in Thailand, has traditionally developed condominiums along the Silom and Sukhumvit BTS line. For the first time, Sansiri has decided to launch a new high-end condominium project on the boundary between Bangkok and its suburbs, such as Nonthaburi.

This is a great opportunity for people in Nonthaburi and North Bangkok to own a high-end condominium.

Presenting to you The Line Wongsawang by Sansiri. 

The Line Wongsawang by Sansiri

 

The Location

Having been to the neighborhood personally, Wongsawang has got a laid-back feel. For people who wish to avoid the crowd, this is a good place to stay. Yet, it is still very accessible to city centre.

See Also: Videos of our site visit to The Line Wongsawang

Perhaps, the greatest buzz that is going on around this area is the upcoming Asean Business Hub cum High-Speed Rail Terminal at Bangsue.

Bangsue is only 3 stations away from Wongsawang. And over there, a mega project called Bangsue Grand Station is now under construction.

The High-Speed Rail linking from China down to Bangkok will terminate at Bangsue. Once fully operational, the place will see an estimated 300,000 passengers daily. Thailand is poised to become the Asean business and logistics hub. And Bangsue will be the place where it all happens.

Bang Sue Grand Station Under Construction

 

The Line Wongsawang is only 200 meters away from Wongsawang Train Station

 

The Line Wongsawang is just a short drive away from many offices and universities.

 

The purple MRT will be further extended. The New Parliament Complex is mere minutes away from The Line Wongsawang.

 

The Line Wongsawang Aims To Be The Best Condominium In The Neighborhood.

If you look around, most condominiums along the Purple MRT line are developed in the simplest manner possible. Catered for the mass market, the facilities and finishings are average at best.

The Line Wongsawang aims to stand out from the rest. Sansiri being Sansiri, they go the extra mile to deliver quality to you. In other words, Sansiri is bringing Sukhumvit luxury quality to the Wongsawang neighborhood. That being said, do not attempt to compare the prices of The Line Wongsawang with the surrounding developments. For sure the entry price will be higher. The richer Thais from the North-West district would want to own a unit at The Line Wongsawang.

The closest comparison to The Line Wongsawang would be Aspire Wongsawang,  which is just right next door. However, The Line is less dense compared to Aspire. Also in terms of quality, The Line will be a notch above Aspire.

For owner or tenant looking for a high-quality condominium in the area, The Line Wongsawang would be a natural choice.

The layout of the building is designed to get good air in every room. Units on the high floor will get a beautiful unblocked city view.

Beautiful landscaping with walking trails and outdoor excercise areas.

The 5 meter high ceiling grand lobby, lavishly decorated with wood and marble.

Romantic atmosphere in the sky lounge. Awesome place to hang out with your friends.

Sky cinema (Screening room), equipped with Bose’s high-quality home theatre system.

Co-kitchen space An exclusive area for outdoor parties. There is BBQ area, which uses SMEG’s BBQ kitchen, separated from other facilities for privacy. With seating and evening party area.

This development does come with a 50 meters lap pool.

Gym on the 9th floor with a view.

4.3 meter ceiling height co-working space. A feature which is a must have for milenials.

I seldom see this but yes. A futsal court!

The property will come fully fitted. You just need to bring your luggage!

 

Conclusion

The Line Wongsawang is suitable for people with medium-high income and prefers staying in a quiet neighborhood. It is for people who demand the finer things in life and who want to live in a quality development.

It may be the people who have been living or working in Bang Sue, Nonthaburi and even in the city. People who may be buying a second home to stay separately yet close enough to their family by the train.

For now, I would expect the majority of the tenant mix to be Thais, with expatriates making up a small percentage. This should change with the completion of the Bang Sue Grand Station.

It is also likely that the majority of the buyers would be for own stay.

Rental Demand

If you are looking at The Line Wongsawang as an investment, you will be happy to know that condominium next door Parkland Wongsawang is fully tenanted. When I visited, I was told I have to be on the waiting list to rent. This is understandable as there is a lack of quality housing in the area.

Current rent for a 1 bedroom is about THB 12,000 – THB 15,000 per month. Being newer and of better quality, I would expect The Line Wongsawang to rent higher.

Investment Upside

Truth be told, ever since the Purple MRT line started, land prices have appreciated. Investors are starting to zoom into this area as a new investment hotspot.

The biggest draw will be the high-speed rail from China which will terminate at Bangsue. This is all part of the impact of the One Belt One Road initiative. In order to see a meaningful upside, you will have to wait for the completion of the Bangsue Grand Station.

This reality is in fact not too far away. The station is expected to be completed in phases starting from 2019.

Click here to understand the development and impact of Bangsue Grand Station

The Line Wongsawang is completing in middle of 2018. This is an investment that can quite immediately start giving you rental returns.

The launch is happening 10th March 2018. Prices start 1.99MB.

To find out more, visit The Line Wongsawang Developer Official Website to download the brochure and price list.

Our team visited the actual site of The LINE Wongsawang. For the videos and photos of the site visit, click here.

[Event] Bangkok Property Market Outlook Seminar (7th April 2018)

[Event] Bangkok Property Market Outlook Seminar (7th April 2018)

Bangkok Property Market Outlook Seminar

SPECIAL GUEST: Shawn from Trinity Relocation Consultant Co. Ltd. (A real estate agency in Bangkok)

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Shawn from Trinity Relocation Consultant Co. Ltd

  • Why Invest In Bangkok
  • The Areas Of Growth
  • The Impact Of One Belt One Road
  • Question and Answer with Shawn from Trinity Relocation Consultant Co. Ltd.

If you are looking to invest in Bangkok properties, this is an event not to be missed as a Thai real estate agency owner will be in Singapore to answer your questions.

Date: 7th April 2018 (Saturday)
Time: 330 pm to 430 pm
Venue: 115 East Coast Road, Singapore 428804 (Stirling Grill. Opposite i12 Katong Mall)

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Analyst: Rama IX area holds promise for condo market

Analyst: Rama IX area holds promise for condo market

The condominium market in the Rama IX area has growth potential because of the intersection of two mass transit lines and strong demand from Chinese buying for their own use and for investment, says property analyst Surachet Kongcheep.

The Rama IX area will continue to be one of the most attractive locations, he said, as the government plans to build the Orange Line from Thailand Cultural Centre to Min Buri, a route that interchanges with the MRT subway at Rama IX Road.

“New office supply at this location will be limited because land prices are so high that the development of new office buildings may not be feasible or worth the investment,” Mr. Surachet said.

Condominium supply will continue expanding in locations along Ratchadaphisek Road rather than Rama IX Road as the latter has less potential. But the amount of new supply will likely be limited when compared with other locations along with new mass transit lines.

“Rama IX-Ratchadaphisek is one of the locations in Bangkok where there is a large number of foreign buyers, particularly Chinese who are keen to buy a Bangkok condo unit for either their own use or an investment,” Mr Surachet said.

He said the area from the Rama IX intersection to Thailand Cultural Centre MRT is called the new central business district (CBD), but it is more accurate to call it a CBD extension as office supply totals only 405,000 square meters.

“New office supply completed and added to the market the past four years was located along Ratchadaphisek Road from the Rama IX intersection to the Thailand Cultural Centre MRT station as land prices in the traditional CBDs were not worth the investment for rental offices,” said Mr Surachet.

Many office buildings around the Rama IX intersection or within a radius of one kilometer were a key factor driving new condominium supply during the past several years. A big expansion took place in 2012 and a bigger one in 2017.

In 2017, the number of new condos launched in the Rama IX area totaled 2,848 units. The outstanding number of condos at this location totaled 14,917 units, with more than 1,500 units from three projects scheduled for launch this year and next.

The condo sales rate for the area exceeded 85%, which is considered healthy, he said. Some projects partially launched in February and recorded a high sales rate.

Mr Surachet said some new condo projects planned for launch during 2018-19 will have sales prices of more than 250,000 baht per sqm, while the average price at the location is 130,000 baht per sqm, rising 3% per year.

The current CBD locations cover key roads including Silom, Sathon, Rama I, Rama IV, Ratchadamri, Wireless, Lang Suan, Phloenchit and Sukhumvit between sois 1 to 21.

The total area of office buildings for all grades is over 3.48 million sqm.

Most office spaces are at buildings over 10 years old, while new buildings aged less than 10 years had combined office space of only 453,900 sqm, accounting for 13% of the total, he said. The latter are in locations where either the Skytrain or MRT serve.

CBDs are locations where land prices are the highest in Bangkok, continuing to rise during the past several years.

A plot priced lower than 1 million baht per sq wah in a CBD is very rare, said Mr. Surachet.

With the continual rise in land prices, there have been no new office buildings on freehold plots, only leasehold plots.

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