Tokyo apartment prices increase for 23rd month
Despite growing building ages and shrinking apartment sizes, the average price of a second-hand apartment sold in Tokyo last month reached a record high.
Japan’s first hotel-condominium* to be built in Hakone
On April 8, The Sankei Building Company, Tokyu Land Corporation, and Relo Vacations announced a hotel-condominium project for the Sengokuhara district in Hakone. This is the first hotel-condominium project in Japan to utilize the Home-Sharing Business Act (aka the Minpaku law) introduced in June 2018.
Hilton to open flagship-branded hotel in Kyoto
Earlier this month, Hilton announced the signing of an agreement with Tokyo Tatemono to open the first flagship-branded hotel in Kyoto in 2024. The Hilton Kyoto will be located in the Kawaramachi Sanjo district.
Luxury ryokan to be built in Ginza
Hulic, a major real estate company, recently announced plans to redevelop a prominent corner block in Ginza into a luxury ryokan-style hotel with an opening scheduled for 2025.
Office vacancy rates improve in 4 out of 5 central Tokyo districts
Several relocations to larger office spaces and some building closures due to redevelopment saw central Tokyo’s office vacancy rate improve by 0.04 points in March to 6.37%.
Tokyo Apartment Sales in March 2022
The following is a selection of apartments that were reported to have sold in central Tokyo during the month of March 2022:
New mixed-use apartment building for Shibuya 1-Chome Address
A 14-story, 74.8-meter tall mixed-use building is planned for the former Mitake Park near Shibuya Station. This project will include a public square, retail, a multi-purpose hall, the Mitake arena for sporting events, and 26 rental apartments designed to attract creative folk and families.