According to REINS, the number of second-hand apartments reported to have sold across greater Tokyo in March reached the highest level for that month since record-keeping began in May 1990. A total of 4,228 apartments were reported to have sold, up 16.1% from last year and up 17.9% from February.

This content is available to paid subscribers only. To join our paid subscription service and access over 3,100 news articles on Japan's real estate market, please register here.

Already a paid member? Log-in using your details below.