Potential 26-story redevelopment of Shuwa Aoyama Residence

The homeowners association of the vintage Shuwa Aoyama Residence condominium near Shibuya Station is considering a potential redevelopment. The 8-story building was built in 1964 and has 77 apartments. 

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New apartment supply up 21% in August

According to the Real Estate Economic Institute, 1,819 brand-new apartments were released for sale across greater Tokyo in August, up 21.1% from last year. This is the first time in eight months to see a year-on-year increase in supply. The boost in supply was largely attributed to the first round of sales in the Harumi Flag Athlete’s Village, which saw 600 apartments up for sale. 

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Multi-block redevelopment for Uchisaiwaicho

Three developers will soon embark on what is said to be the biggest post-Olympic redevelopment project in Tokyo. The redevelopment district includes the Imperial Hotel, NTT Hibiya Building, Mizuho Bank Uchisaiwaicho Building, and TEPCO Head Office Building. 

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Mitsui announces plans for US$10-billion ‘Greater Nihonbashi’ redevelopment

On August 29, Mitsui Fudosan announced major redevelopment plans for a district alongside Nihonbashi river in downtown Tokyo. The project is expected to be completed somewhere between 2030 and 2040 and costs could run as high as 1 trillion Yen (approx. US$10 billion).

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Okinawa’s construction costs increase for 8th year in a row

According to Tokyo Shoko Research, the average construction cost in Okinawa Prefecture reached 224,800 Yen per square meter (approx. 193 USD/sq.ft) in 2018, up 0.6% from 2017 and the 8th year in a row to see an increase. Costs are approximately 36% higher than they were in 2010. 

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Luxury apartments planned for historic art deco building

Real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan Residential is planning a large-scale, luxury apartment project for the former Tokyo Service Center building in central Tokyo. 

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Shirokane The Sky to go on sale this October

Sales in Shirokane The Sky, a large-scale condo project located in central Tokyo, are scheduled to start this October. Construction has only just started, with apartments expected to be ready to move into from March 2023. 

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