It has begun! The ‘Home Building Focus 2025’ event organized by the Home Builder Association (HBA) is set to energize the home building market in the first quarter with strong promotions. Under the concept ‘HOME because a house is the beginning of happiness,’ the event features substantial discounts, a chance to win gold bars worth 350,000 Baht, and special interest rates from leading banks. It also reveals 7 essential checklists to know before deciding to build a home, ensuring quality that meets expectations while minimizing the risk of encountering issues like unfinished work or receiving a house that doesn't match the promised specifications. Attendees can shop from over 1,000 beautiful house designs across all price ranges, starting from just over 1 million Baht to 100 million Baht. The target for bookings during the event is 3 billion Baht, with an additional 1 billion Baht expected in bookings after the event. The event will take place from March 12 to 16 at Impact Muang Thong Thani, Hall 8.

Mr. Anantakorn Amorvathee, President of the Home Builder Association (HBA), stated that the association prioritizes enhancing the quality standards of services provided by member home builders in Bangkok, its suburbs, and other provinces. The goal is to maximize consumer satisfaction for those looking to build homes. To facilitate a positive decision-making experience for prospective homeowners, the association has compiled a comprehensive range of services related to home building into one event, ‘Home Building Focus 2025,’ which will be held from March 12 to 16, 2025, at Impact Muang Thong Thani, Hall 8, under the theme ‘HOME because a house is the beginning of happiness.’

This year’s event highlights over 1,000 house designs in every style and price range, from the low millions to 100 million Baht. Customers who book home construction during the event will receive special pricing promotions and a chance to win gold bars valued at over 350,000 Baht, along with special interest rates from leading banks and exclusive promotions from partners in the construction materials sector.

“The association aims to attract approximately 10,000 visitors to the ‘Home Building Focus 2025’ event this year, with total sales expected to reach 4 billion Baht, including 3 billion Baht in bookings during the event and another 1 billion Baht in bookings afterward. We are confident that this event will invigorate the home building market and contribute to the overall growth of the sector in the first half of 2025,” Mr. Anantakorn stated.

7 Checklists Before Choosing a Home Building Company

Mr. Anantakorn noted that to ensure the home building process aligns with planned timelines and budgets, there are 7 essential checklists that modern consumers can utilize before deciding on a home building company.

1. Credibility, Experience, and Expertise of the Company Before choosing a home building company, consumers can research through various online channels and consider companies with experience and a long-standing business presence, as well as a clearly stated company address, which will instill confidence that the company is legitimate. If issues arise, consumers can easily follow up or report problems to the company.

2. Proven Construction Work Choose a home building company that has a standard based on past construction work. The design and quality of completed homes will enhance confidence in the quality of the homes they deliver.

3. Customer Reviews from Previous Home Builders Checking reviews and experiences from consumers regarding their satisfaction with services or viewing examples of homes built by the company will provide real information. To ensure that the home meets quality expectations, it is advisable to check reviews from at least 2-3 sources to gather comprehensive information that will help reduce risks before making a decision.

4. Fair, Legally Binding Contracts that Do Not Exploit Consumers Home building companies should provide legally binding contracts regulated by the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP). This includes specifying construction timelines, payment terms, material guarantees, and quality assurances after construction is completed, along with penalties for any necessary corrections if the house does not meet specifications or is not delivered on time, such as compensation, work adjustments, or contract termination.

5. Convenience for Clients Making home building easy is essential. If clients lack knowledge or expertise, the complex steps involved in home building—from design to obtaining permits, securing utilities, managing timelines, and ensuring quality during construction—can be overwhelming.

6. Completed Work Within Budget Home building can face issues due to fluctuating material prices, quality labor, and environmental conditions. Therefore, selecting a home building company that has a clear budget plan from design to material selection, and can manage the project systematically while effectively addressing on-site issues, will help ensure that the home is completed on time. Importantly, homeowners will avoid budget overruns and reduce costs associated with renting while construction is ongoing.

7. Member Companies of the Association These companies have been screened according to the association's criteria, ensuring standards are met. In case of disputes, the association can act as a mediator.

“Choosing a home building company that is skilled and professional will significantly reduce the risk of unfinished work and receiving a home that does not meet expectations. The companies participating in the ‘Home Building Focus 2025’ event can assure consumers seeking home builders of quality and construction standards, as well as comprehensive services to ensure that the completed home meets their satisfaction,” Mr. Anantakorn concluded.

Those planning to build a home can seek advice from experts who can provide guidance on desired house designs and help in selecting a home building company at the ‘Home Building Focus 2025’ event, taking place from March 12 to 16, 2025, at Impact Muang Thong Thani, Hall 8.

This is a major event not to be missed! Register in advance at the link https://hba-th.org/home_focus2025 to receive a Free E-Book featuring house designs titled DESIGN YOUR LIFE DESIGN YOUR HOME 2025. For more inquiries, call 02-570-0153 or add LINE: @homebuilder.