Profiting from investment apartments in Tokyo not so simple
Private investors with smaller budgets need to be aware that they face a much higher risk level when investing in Tokyo's real estate market.
While a budget of several hundred million Yen will afford you a variety of options, anyone looking to spend under 100 million Yen or even under 10 million Yen on real estate in Tokyo will either be looking at older blocks of flats (‘apaato’) in outer areas or single apartments in more central areas. These type of properties can be very risky for investors, simply due to the high supply and risk of relying on a sole tenant. Read more