Greater Tokyo’s compact apartment market in 2018

According to the Real Estate Economic Institute’s report on the compact apartment market, smaller apartments are starting to account for a larger share of total supply. 

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New development in Niseko sees strong sales

Sales in a new resort project in Niseko are off to a strong start with all villa lots sold. ‘Intuition’ is a condo-hotel and holiday home resort development by Hong Kong developer Zekkei Properties. 

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Miyakojima’s property boom

Land prices on this tropical island in Okinawa have increased by as much as 50,000% (no, that’s not a typo) over the past four years.

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Town planning decision for 200m tall tower in Nishiazabu

A town planning decision has been made for the Nishiazabu 3 Chome North-East District Redevelopment. The project will see a 200 meter tall mixed-use tower with residences, office, retail and a hotel. Construction is scheduled to start in 2020 2022 2023 with completion tentatively scheduled for 2025 2026 2028.

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New potential redevelopment plan announced for Shibuya Station area

On December 18, Tokyu Land announced the formation of a project agreement with the Next Shibuya Sakuragaoka District Town Area Redevelopment Preparation Committee. 

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Mitsubishi & TBS to redevelop office towers above Akasaka Station

On January 30, Mitsubishi Estate and Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings (TBS) announced the formation of business agreement for the redevelopment of the Kokusai Shin-Akasaka Buildings (East, West and Annex). These office towers are located just above Akasaka Station and across the street from Akasaka Biz Tower and the TBS TV Studios.

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New apartment supply in Tokyo drops for second month

According to the Real Estate Economic Institute, a total of 2,323 brand-new apartments were released for sale across greater Tokyo in February, up 22.3% from the previous month but down 6.7% from last year. This is the second month in a row to see a year-on-year decline in supply. 

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