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MUP strives to provide a dedicated information platform consisting the latest reports and relevant news of overseas property market. At MUP, we have an experienced team offering exceptional knowledge and research for each individual client, especially a thorough consultancy service for the first-time buyer, from within Hong Kong and through our network of offices.

Hong Kong Property Market Reaching Its Peak?

01 January 2022

Hong Kong property has always given people the impression of steady profit and no loss. In 2022, are you still as optimistic about the prospects for Hong Kong property? Property market pulled back slightly According to the Hong Kong Private Domestic - Price Indices published by the Rating ...

Asia Pacific Real Estate Market Performance - Q2 2021

01 December 2021

As the vaccination rates are gaining pace, many countries are starting to recover from the destruction of the pandemic. From the data of Knight Frank, most of the cities in Asia-Pacific recorded a y-o-y increase in price and even up to a boost of 29.2%. Apart from that, inflation and low interest ...

The Reasons Behind Foreigner’s Presence in Bangkok

01 November 2021

In recent years, Thailand has become more and more popular among foreigners when considering their residence. From the 2019 Thailand Migration Report, statistics from various sources shows that there is approximately 4.9 million non-Thai population residing and working in Thailand. Despite the ...

Thai Baht Performance During The Pandemic

01 October 2021

Thai Baht (“THB”) has been seen as the best performing currency since 2018. According to the Bank of Thailand, the Thai Baht reached a six-year high by climbing 8.53% against the U.S. dollar by 1 USD = 29.835THB. Comparing with the performance of New Taiwan Currency and ...

Japanese Yen Performance During The Pandemic

01 September 2021

The Japanese Yen (“JYP”) is widely considered a safe haven currency, i.e., a currency that appreciates when global investors’ behaviour becomes more risk-averse or economic fundamentals are more uncertain. Many examples illustrate that appreciation of the Yen during episodes of ...

Osaka Real Estate Market Forecast

01 August 2021

According to the Oxford Economics Forecast in March 2021, Osaka’s real GDP is expected to see growth of 2.1% in 2021. There are downside risks including the delay in domestic and global economic recoveries due to the extension of the COVID-19 pandemic. This passage examines the leasing ...

Tokyo Real Estate Market Forecast

01 July 2021

According to Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL), Tokyo was ranked No.1 in the global real estate investment amount for the period from January 2020 to September 2020 with 2 trillion yen. It is expected the Japanese real estate market will be recovered with its forecast of growth. This passage examines the ...

Asia Pacific Real Estate Market Performance - Q4 2020 & 2021 Forecast

01 June 2021

Due to the continued wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy has been facing different level of slowdown. The good news is that the introduction of vaccination programmes would lead to a decline in new COVID-19 infections and support the economic recovery in 2021. From CBRE Research, they ...

The Influence of Biden’s $1.9 Trillion

01 May 2021

Under the pandemic, countries around the world face different degree of economic recession. Same for the United State, the economy is seriously damaged. The president of the United State Joe Biden has signed a US$1.9 trillion economic plan to stimulate the coronavirus-hit economy. The total package ...

Best Things to Do in Osaka

01 April 2021

Looking back to 2020, countries need to be closed down to prevent the further spread of the pandemic. Talking about the first thing you would like to do immediately after the pandemic, travelling must be one of your thought. Would Osaka become the city you would like to visit ...

Osaka - 2025 World Expo and Casino Plan

01 March 2021

Due to the influence of pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics 2020 was postponed by one year to 2021. The President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach is confident that the Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 as scheduled. However, there will need some special arrangements such ...

Japanese Real Estate Market Update

01 February 2021

We all know that many (if not all) countries have suffered enough because of the pandemic. The global economic slowdown is too much and most industries have been suffering varying degrees of negative impact, which can be described as miserable. BUT, you can find Japanese real estate is recognized ...

Vietnam - The Rising Star of Southeast Asia

01 January 2021

Vietnam is a member of UN, ASEAN, APEC, and WTO. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Vietnam’s economy has shown strong growth in 2019, as a result of high domestic demand, a strong manufacturing and processing industry, and high Foreign ...

Vietnam - Narrowing the Gap of Property Development

01 December 2020

Compare to the nearby ASEAN countries such as Thailand and Malaysia, Vietnam’s property market is far behind with less domestic demand and fewer international investors. The foreign property ownership regulations are the major reasons that limited the development of Vietnam’s ...

Paris of the East - Ho Chi Minh City

01 November 2020

Basic Information of Ho Chi Minh City Once the capital of the Republic of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam and one of its five centrally administered municipalities. Ho Chi Minh City's economy, trade and financial center of Vietnam plays an important role ...

Capital of Vietnam - Hanoi

01 October 2020

In recent years, Vietnam introduced several economic incentives to attract foreign investment. In addition to the opportunities brought by the trade war, more and more manufacturers have moved the production lines in China to Vietnam which accelerates the local economic ...

Vietnam at a Glance

01 September 2020

Socialist Republic of Vietnam Cộng hòa Xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam Capital: Hanoi (second largest city in Vietnam) - Geographical Location: the easternmost country on the Indochinese Peninsula - ...

Bang Sue - The Connection Between Thailand and Asia

01 August 2020

In Bangkok, numbers of mass transit projects are under construction. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced that Bang Sue Central Station will be opened in January 2021 along with the Red Line commuter rail. Bang Sue Central Station will replace the existing Hua Lamphong ...

Thai Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

01 July 2020

With the maturity of blockchain technology and the rapid development of digital currencies, the market size of decentralized encrypted digital currencies (e.g. Bitcoin & Litecoin) has become larger and larger. According to the data from CoinMarketcap.com, there are 319 digital currency ...

3 Reasons Why You Should Live in Asoke

01 June 2020

As one of the most important CBD in Bangkok, Asoke allows people to enjoy the best of Bangkok with an immense shopping mall and convenient transportation network. Regardless of whether you are a tourist, an ex-pat, or a local, you will never regret visiting or living in Asoke. Convenient ...

Modern Design and Abundant Facilities of Thai Condominium

16 May 2020

Choosing a condominium is crucial for both property investment and second home. Many things are to be considered such as economic development, currency performance and investment return. Different developers offer a variety of facilities to attract foreign investors and local buyers. ...

Importance of Convenient Location in Property Investment

01 May 2020

Regardless of whether investors purchase Bangkok condominium as an investment or a second home, location is one of the important factors should be considered before the decision of purchase. At the same time, there are numerous factors such as property requirement, budget, and convenience ...

Things must not be missed in Bangkok

19 April 2020

Bangkok is a place that many travelers addicted to. The emerging market with different Thai products and snacks, and temples telling the history and culture of Thailand make Bangkok such a worth visiting tourist site. Apart from that, Bangkok has more things to distribute to ...

The scenic spot which Hong Kongers fall in love with - Bangkok

01 April 2020

Talking about travelling, Bangkok will definitely pop out from traveller's mind. Bangkok is a popular place for backpacking not only for Asian travellers but for some other countries as well. The convenient transportation with BTS and MRT lines covering the whole city allows ...

Thailand Property Tax

16 March 2020

After lengthy deliberation, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) passed the Land and Building Tax Act on 16 November 2018. The Act is set to replace the regressive and outdated tax, and designed to decrease income disparity, improve and encourage land use, increase efficiency in tax collection, ...

Thai Baht - the strongest Asia’s currency in 2019

01 March 2020

Thai property is one of the most popular investment for foreigners in Asia due to numerous reasons such as having reasonable price and good quality comparing with other Asia countries. According to JRE development, an estimated 70,000 Japanese expats currently reside in Thailand with most being ...

Bangkok the World’s Next Mega-City

16 February 2020

In the coming years, Bangkok will full of numerouse mega projects that will shape the city to be the world class destination. Below is the example of mega projects; 1) ONE BANGKOK Source: One Bangkok Project Detail: A new global landmark destination is a fully integrated district in the heart ...

Top Bangkok Areas for Condominium Investment

01 February 2020

Overview: Finding a good location for Bangkok condominium investment is one essential factor to consider. Whether you purchase it as an investment or the second home will reflect the value of an investment over time. The right decision will finally obtain the worth capital gain and well receive ...

Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) - Thailand 4.0 in Action

16 January 2020

Highlights: The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Development Plan under the Thailand 4.0 scheme aims to revitalize and enhance the well-known Eastern Seaboard. The government hopes to complete the EEC project by 2021. Aiming to turn the three eastern provinces Chonburi, Chachoengsao, ...

Bangkok Central Business District (CBD and New CBD)

01 January 2020

Highlight: Historically, the commercial activities in Bangkok concentrated around the Chao Phraya River, Charoenkrung Road, and Yaowarat (Chinatown). When Bangkok more developed and modernized, the business activities shifted to the new commercial areas or “CBD” nowadays. ...

Bangkok Property Investment Guideline

16 December 2019

Why Purchase a Property in Bangkok?: Bangkok is the fastinating capital city of Thailand, outranking favorites cities such as London and Paris in terms of annual tourist numbers. Focusing on Bangkok’s property market, it continues growing and value for a long term investment. Apart from ...

Thailand Airports and The High Speed Rail

01 December 2019

Highlights: Thailand airport is one of the leading aviation hubs in the Asia Pacific region-alongside Singapore, Hong Kong, and Incheon. It is also well placed to be a hub to South East Asia countries such as Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam-as their economies develop. According to the ...

Condominium Segment in Thailand

16 November 2019

When you are looking for property investment, there are numerous choices available. One of them is a condominium located in a good location and close to mass transit. Apart from location, the condominium segment is another important criteria that you need to consider before an investment. Because ...

Top Property Developers in Thailand

01 November 2019

Considering to invest in Thailand property, and which condominium projects should we chose? Which are trusted developers? Here is a guideline of top real estate developers in Thailand. All of them are the public company listed in Thailand stock exchange. 1) Sansiri Source: XT Phayathai Sansiri ...

Thailand as a Medical Hub

16 October 2019

Throughout the years, tons of people travel aboard for better medical treatment. Asia is a popular destination, as the medical quality has indeed leveled up. Nowadays, Thailand is one of the ten most visited countries in the world and not just because it’s a world-class tourist destination. ...

Bangkok Condominiums Market Overview and Update Performance - Q2 2019

01 October 2019

Highlight: Newly launch condominium supply slowed down during the first half of 2019. Meanwhile, developers focused on selling the remaining units from the old property projects. The demand for condominium dropped as negative factors from 1) the new loan-to-value (LTV) rules to ...

National Strategy Thailand 4.0 - a New Era for Thai Economy

16 September 2019

Highlights: Thailand 4.0, the government’s ambitious 20-year strategy to accelerate the country’s development to a more advanced level, became a formal and certified national policy. The new move towards Thailand 4.0 is designed to promote and support innovation, creativity, ...

Bangkok Mass Transit (BTS and MRT)

01 September 2019

Highlights: In 2019, Bangkok has five existing BTS, and MRT lines cover the business and residential districts. The expansion of the Bangkok mass transit is undergoing. By 2025, Bangkok will have more mass transit lines than in London. This development will shape Bangkok to be ...

Thailand Economic Outlook 2019 & Update Economic Performance - Q1 2019

16 August 2019

2019 Highlights: The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) expected the Thai Economy to grow about 3.3%-3.8%, which mainly driven by private and public investments. In 2019, the US-China trade dispute continues to put a press on global trade, and this will be critical ...

Thailand at a Glance

01 August 2019

Kingdom of Thailand Capital: Bangkok (or Krung Thep, in Thai, which means City of Angel) Geographical location: Located in the heart of mainland Southeast Asia Area: 513,115 sq km (198,115 sq miles) Population: A multi-ethnic nation with a population ...

Foreign Investors in Thailand Property

16 July 2019

Thailand’s property is one of the most popular in Asian for foreigners as an investment. Because the Thai real estate market has numerous advantages such as reasonable price, good quality, better yield return & capital gain. According to CBRE Thailand, it revealed Chinese was the highest ...

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