In the North, Northeast and South of the country demand has grown 15 to 20% in home building markets in the first quarter of the year but growth was marginal in the greater Bangkok area.
Wealthier people form Bangkok are looking to buy new builds as a second home and this is pushing prices up even further, the association confirmed.
Association president Sitiporn Suwanasut said the recovery in home building is leading to a shortage of labour. This is worse in and around Bangkok, as many workers from the provinces or other countries went home during the floods. The association expects the demand to continue.
Meanwhile, a survey by the Real Estate Information Centre found that Chon Buri had the highest property development outside of Bangkok, with 534 developed projects and 87,500 units worth an average of 2.82 million baht.
Of the total, 69% have already sold and the rest are likely to sell within six months or so.
