During our recent trip to Bangkok, the team at InvestBangkokProperty.com paid a visit to the XT Huaikhwang sales gallery. Do note that the sales gallery is not located at the actual site.
We first went to the actual site of XT Huaikhwang. It is located only about 75 meters from Huaikhwang MRT. Huaikhwang MRT is on the existing blue line and it is only 2 stations away from Rama 9, the new central business district of Bangkok.
The XT Huaikhwang sales gallery is located near Rama 9 MRT. You can clearly see Central Rama 9 in the background of our video.
Below are the videos of the actual show unit walkthrough. They have 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units mock-up on display.
Noble Ploenchit is a luxury freehold development completed in 2017.
Here is a video explaining the location of Noble Ploenchit.
To get to Noble Ploenchit, get off from BTS Ploenchit and walk for about 3 minutes. There is a sky bridge connecting Noble Ploenchit directly to the BTS.
Ploenchit is 1 of the most prime real estate located in Bangkok. Noble Ploenchit consists of 3 blocks of residential units and 1 commercial building. The commercial building is still under renovation.
We went up to visit the actual units. We saw 2 different 1 bedrooms units.
This development is spread over a huge piece of land. And the developer has dedicated a large amount of it to the landscaping and facilities. This is all in line with creating a luxury project in the heart of Bangkok.
Check out the grand reception area and the large green lung in the center of the development.
Noble Ploenchit is in our opinion, 1 of the most prime real estate you can get in Bangkok. There are still some units available for sale direct from the developer.
For more information and viewing appointment, you can contact us at +65 982831936 or email us [email protected]
The team at Invest Bangkok Property did a site visit to XT Phayathai by Sansiri. XT Phayathai is 1 of the 3 new condominiums that are launched under the new XT series by Sansiri.
We took the Skytrain to BTS Phayathai and walked to the actual site of the development. The walk was about 600 meters. BTS Phayathai is also directly connected to the airport rail link where you can hop on the train bound for Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Along the way, there were several office buildings. The Wannasorn Tower nearby is known for housing many private tuition agencies. We understand that a lot of the Thai families would have their children come here for extra classes.
The walk to the Phayathai sales gallery took us about 8 minutes. Check out the surroundings of XT Phayathai.
We are at XT Phayathai sales gallery. This video gives an overview of the project details of XT Phayathai by Sansiri. The location of XT Phayathai, what are the amenities around XT Phayathai, the view of the development and the unit mix.
Check out the actual mock-up unit of the 1 bedroom for XT Phayathai. Typically, the units are fully furnished for foreign buyers.
The sales gallery is a rather small one and there is only 1 show unit, which is the 1 bedroom. If you wish to check out the other unit types or different sizes, you can do so via the virtual reality walk through.
2nd video talking about the project details of XT Huai Khwang. In this video, we look at the facilities, floor plans and unit layouts of XT Huai Khwang.
XT Huai Khwang is located within 2 minutes walk to Huai Khwang MRT. This is 1 of the stations along the Blue Line operated by Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand.
Let us take a look at how convenient staying at Huai Khwang is.
To Asoke – 4 MRT Stops
To Rama 9, Bangkok’s 2nd CBD – 2 MRT Stops
To Chatukchak Weekend Market – 6 MRT Stops
To Bang Sue, upcoming transport hub, and highspeed rail terminal – 7 MRT Stops
Right at the doorstep of XT Huai Khwang, a community mall called M9 is being constructed. I think all your basic needs can be met here.
And if that is not enough to satisfy the shopaholic in you, there are more choices.
Esplanade Mall, next to Thailand Cultural Center MRT.
The famous Rot Fai night market located right behind Esplanade Mall.
Central Plaza Grand Rama 9. This is a big one. Located 2 stations away at Rama 9.
Or just simply head to Terminal 21 at Asoke. It’s only 4 stations away.
It is not just the shopping. Rama 9 is being developed into the 2nd CBD of Bangkok. It is already taking shape as the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Unilever have made their home at Rama 9.
And not forgetting the Super Tower. The tallest building in Bangkok, which will change the entire Bangkok skyline.
The Embassy of China is also located in this area. That is the reason you can find a high number of Chinese choosing to stay in Rama 9 – Huai Khwang area. There are more and more shops and restaurants being helmed by Chinese who have made Bangkok their home.
Also nearby are the Embassy of South Korea as well as Embassy of Turkey. You can also find numerous government agencies in this area.
Not forgetting the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market. It’s only a quick 6 MRT stations away.
And 7 MRT stops away, we will have the Bang Sue Grand Station ready in the near future. Bang Sue will be the transportation hub for Bangkok. This is also where the high-speed rail from China will end.
Conclusion
Huai Khwang is a location that is far enough from the city center to provide cost savings for tenants and would-be owners but near enough to access what city living has to offer.
Due to increasing demand, rental rates have also crept up over the years.
By itself, Huai Khwang is developing as a residential area. With existing shops and upcoming ones to service the residents in the area.
XT Huai Khwang also has the benefit of being next to an underground MRT. Commuting is a breeze.
XT Huai Khwang will be launching globally on the 21st of July. Pre-Sales will be starting real soon. If you are keen to find out more, do register at XT Huai Khwang Offical Developer Sales Website to be informed of the latest updates.
THAILAND has been ranked 34th in the Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2018 put out by property consultancy firm JLL.
The result in the newly released biannual represents a marked improvement from the 2016 edition of the index when the country was ranked 38th.
Compared with the other six countries from Southeast Asia covered by the index, Thailand is ranked the third most transparent real estate market in the sub-region, followed by Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar, which were ranked globally 42nd, 48th, 61st and 73rd, respectively.
JLL said the 10th edition of the GRETI contains the most comprehensive country comparisons of data availability, governance, transaction processes, property rights and the regulatory/legal environment around the world. The 2018 Index covers 100 countries and 158 city markets, and the number of individual factors covered has increased by 36 per cent to 186 factors.
The company’s managing director, Suphin Mechuchep, said that transparency across Thailand’s real estate markets has continuously improved over the last decade thanks largely to the increased availability of and access to market data. While the growth of listed companies and real estate investment vehicles has contributed a lot to improving financial disclosures, greater regulatory enforcement, the planned introduction of a new property tax system and steps to digitise its land registry will underpin the country’s improvement in real estate transparency further, Suphin said.
“The improved level of transparency represents a sign of growing maturity of Thailand’s real estate market. It helps owners, investors and occupiers identify opportunities and anticipate challenges more accurately, and consequently make better real estate decisions,” she said.
Asia Pacific’s mature economies, such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan, have a significant opportunity to advance real estate transparency through property technology adoption. These leading investment destinations are on the cusp of the “Highly Transparent” tier and are poised to join the top group, which includes countries such as Australia, New Zealand, the US and the UK.
“The proptech sector is growing fast, especially in Asia, though adoption is still relatively low compared to North America and Europe,” said Jeremy Kelly, director of global research at JLL. “We believe the Singapore government could play a key role in promoting proptech adoption through open-data initiatives and the pioneering of blockchain technology.”
“The potential benefits of proptech are certainly not limited to transparent markets,” he adds. “It could also help improve transparency in semi-transparent markets like China, which has a vibrant proptech sector, and where traditional data sources are lacking.”
Another key area of potential improvement for both Singapore and Hong Kong is in sustainability transparency. Strengthening energy efficiency requirements, carbon reporting and stricter energy consumption disclosure will help them make the step up; and in this regard, they could emulate Japan, which has become a global leader in sustainability transparency.
“Asia Pacific as a whole has made the strongest transparency improvements since 2016 compared to the other four regions covered by the study,” said Megan Walters, head of research, Asia Pacific at JLL. “This is supported by developments in Myanmar, Macau, Thailand, India and South Korea.”
Improvements in transparency in some Asian countries have been accompanied by record-breaking commercial real estate investment volumes. In 2017, real estate transactions in the Asia Pacific region reached a record US$149 billion, JLL said.
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