According to the Real Estate Economic Institute, the number of new apartments to hit the market in greater Tokyo next year is forecast to reach 53,000 units. This is an increase of 17.6% from 2011.

This is due to an increase in construction projects as well as the postponement of apartment sales following the March 11 Tohoku disaster.


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