nvesting in Property has become a common vehicle for most investors – small scale or large scale, new or experienced. Generally speaking, property increases in value over time which means that it can provide good, if not high, returns in the long run.

1. 8 GOOD REASONS THAT CONSTITUTE A SMART PROPERTY INVESTMENT – THAILAND

2. Thailand

3. Introduction
Investing in Property has become a common vehicle for most investors
It is essential for a successful investment to choose the right:
location
project development
Property
What is the best place for good property investment?

4. Why Thailand?
A premier tourist destination
Diverse Culture, Natural Beauty, stunning beaches, gorgeous landscapes & beautiful wildlife, and Contemporary Urban Living
Thailand has been named one of the Best Countries to Retire to (according to Telegraph, 2014 and Forbes, 2014)
Bangkok, the capital, provides great quality of living:
schools, colleges and educational institutions, medical facilities, offices, shopping malls, retail outlets, market, parks and many more.

5. Best property to invest
Golden Tip on Property Investment: You should buy a property where the locals are buying, because the locals know the area better than the foreigners
Manhattan Park Peninsula is the best place to invest into
Developed by Euro Thai Property Holding Co. Ltd
5 hospitals, 14 international schools and 7 Universities, Huge shopping malls like Mega Bangna, Ikea, Seacon Square, Paradise Park, Central Bangna, Big C and Tesco Lotus area also nearby

6. 8 good reasons that constitute a Smart Property Investment
•Country Stability (Macro)
•Developer
•Good Location
•Good School
•Transportation
•Medical & Hospital
•Good Investment
•MICRO

7. 1: Country Stability (Macro)
Second largest economy in Asia
Bangkok has 8.5 million people. Thailand has 67 million people
Vibrant Global City
An undisputed important position as a manufacturing & logistic hub
Resilience to risk, bouncing back relatively quickly

8. 2: Developer
Euro-Thai Property holding Pte Ltd
Extensive experience in the real estate business
Completed Manhattan Park Residences

9. 3: Good Location
Manhattan Park Peninsula is located in the heart of Bangna, Bangkok;
Mega Bangna - 18 mins, 9Km
Season Square – 22 mins, 11Km
Paradise Park – 22 mins, 11 Km
Ikea – 18 mins, 9Km
Centra Bangna – 12 mins, 4Km
Big C – 12 mins, 4 Km
Bangkok Mall (Under Construction) – 8 mins 3,5 Km

10. 4: Good School
Manhattan Park Peninsula is surrounded by International Schools such as
Bangkok Patana (British School), 6 mins, 1Km
St Andrew’s International School, 6 mins 1Km
St Joseph Bangna, 7 mins, 1,5 Km
Berkeley International School, 10 mins 3,5Km

11. 5: Transportation
Bearing (BTS) Station is only 1.2km away
Taxis and Tuk Tuk are also available.

12. 6: Medical and hospitals
Manhattan Park Peninsula is surrounded a lot of good quality medical facilities:
Samithevej Hospital 30 mins, 17 Km
Thainakarin /Sikarin/ Jurarat Hospital 15 mins, 5Km

13. 6: Good investment
Extension of the BTS line scheduled to be open in 2017
The largest shopping mall to be built is only 3,5Km away
A new BTS line passing the Eastern side of Soi Bearing Road has been announced
New BANGKOK MALL (largest in Asia) scheduled to be open in 2017
Bearing, Bangna is now considered a prime area to libe in, for its space & wider roads, schools, amenities & connectivity
Appreciation in Value!

14. 7: Micro
Good-track record developer
Manhattan Park Peninsula is a quality development with quality fittings
Manhattan Park Peninsula is a FREEHOLD property
More than 50% local buyers

15. Things to know before Investing
A Foreign Investor / Purchaser has to pay 30% of the Purchase Price upon signing of Sale and Purchase Agreement.
The remaining balance of 70% will have to be paid upon completion of project and before the application of Ownership transfer to the Land office by the developer

16. Transfer Fees and Taxes
Transfer Fee – 2% of Purchase Price payable by Purchaser
Business and profit tax – Payable by developer.
Ownership – No Property Tax.
Specific Business Tax – 3.3% of Selling Price if the property is sold within 5 years or a Stamp Duty of 0.5% if the property is sold after 5 years. This is Paid by the Seller.
Withholding Tax – pegged to seller’s personal progressive income tax rate or corporate (fixed at 1%). Payable by Seller

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