MLIT proposes guidelines for stigmatized properties

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) is seeking feedback from the public on proposed guidelines that will cover how stigmatized properties should be treated in real estate transactions. In other words, under what conditions a real estate agent should be obligated to inform a buyer or tenant of a past death or other unpleasant occurrences in a property.

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Quick real estate news summary for the week

29 apartments foreclosed in high-rise tower, Osaka and Tokyo rank high on global livability, and Sapporo to sell Ebisu office building. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.

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Daiwa unveils ultra-luxury home offering

Daiwa House Industry has launched an ultra-luxury home option to their lineup. The Wood Residence MARE is designed by their in-house ZIZAI DesignOffice team.

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Imperial Hotel confirms Kyoto project

On May 12, the Imperial Hotel officially released plans for their luxury hotel project in Kyoto’s Gion district. This will be the fourth Imperial Hotel in Japan and the newest in almost three decades. It is also expected to be the most expensive of their hotels, with a level of service matching that of the Imperial Floors in their Tokyo hotel.

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Pandemic hasn't slowed luxury hotel projects in Kyoto

The Four Seasons Hotel Residences Kyoto

Despite tourism being on hold, luxury hotel brands continue to push ahead with developments in the historic city of Kyoto. Various heritage protection bylaws, a planned tax on holiday homes, and even a global pandemic are not enough to slow investor demand from funds and wealthy buyers both domestically and abroad.

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Tokyo Apartment Sales in May 2021

The following is a selection of apartments that were reported to have sold in central Tokyo during the month of May 2021:

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Quick real estate news summary for the week

Goldman to double annual property acquisitions in Japan, real estate company flips Hewlett-Packard building to Singapore REIT, and Ascott buys three rental apartment buildings. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.

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