The show will also feature a series of public talks called “10 experts in 10 days”, with prominent Phuket real estate figures extolling their experience in the local market.
“This year we will have many projects and campaigns to attract foreign investment to invest in real estate in Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga,” said Thanusak Phungdet, President of show organiser, the Phuket Real Estate Association (PREA).
“We want to promote this in the beginning of the year at the event since the government has lowered registration and transfer fee and real-estate mortgage rates,” said Mr Thanusak.
PREA Vice President Boon Yongsakul added, “Even though the economy today is sluggish, it is a good time for real estate buyers. Whether you buy a property for yourself or to lease out, this is the time to do so because we have so many options for you. We have discounts for buyers along with other promotional packages, so buyers can have only the best from us.
“Also, the government has lowered transfer and mortgage fees for buyers from October 29 last year through to April 28 2016, buyers should take advantage of this.”
Mr Thanusak said that the show’s target market are both local residents and investors from other provinces that work in Phuket.
“At the event, we will have more than 30 booths from real estate business, swimming pool construction companies, condo and home developments, construction companies and others,” he said.
Mr Boon added, “At the 2016 Phuket Real Estate Show, booths will include displays from the top house and condo projects from every location across the island, with special promotion packages from the likes of the I Live Town project, Phuket Golden View, Supalai, The Emerald, Mono by Attitude, Baan Sukpirom and Sarocha Village – just to name a few.”
Among the activities scheduled for the event are talks by marketing and real estate gurus from Bangkok, noted PREA Secretary Phantanan Pisuthwimon.
“The talks – called ‘10 experts in 10 days’ – will include discussions led by Prof Thanyawat Chaitrakulchai, Thailand’s number one marketing expert from the well known TV show ‘SME Tee Tak’,” he said.
Other guest speakers include Thailand Real Estate Association Vice President Lerdmongkul Warawenuch, Prof Chiew Chobchuy from the Budget Real Estate Association And Sompop Sakphanpanom, President of Asset Pro Management Co Ltd.
“They will offer their expert insight on real-estate marketing topics,” Mr Phantanan explained.
“Also, in line with our event’s theme of ‘Localisation’, we have collaborated with local companies and invited 20 local businessmen to talk at the event.
“Two persons per day will take to the stage and talk about their experiences and the ups and downs of doing business in the real-estate sector in Phuket.
“People will learn different angles from all sort of businesses,” he added.
Mr Phantanan urged people from all walks of life to at least visit the show, even if they are directly interested in buying or selling property.
“I guarantee you that the 2016 Phuket Real Estate Show will suit people of all different tastes. Come to the event anyway even if you don’t have plans to buy any real estate this year,” he said.
“Register and check out the event on all 10 days, and you will have a chance to win gold every day – and don’t miss out the ‘Sexy on the Pool’ show,” he added.