How long does it take to for an apartment to sell in central Tokyo?
We find many clients miss out on some great purchases because they assume they will have plenty of time before a property sells. One of the biggest mistakes you can make when trying to enter a major market like Tokyo is to think that you are the only buyer out there. In reality, there are a lot of buyers circling the market, especially in central Tokyo. The vast majority are domestic buyers who know the market and are able to pounce quickly.
Nationwide rosenka land values increase for 2nd year in a row
In 2017, Japan’s rosenka land values increased for the second year in a row with an average growth of 0.4% nationwide. In 2016, rosenka land values increased by 0.2%, ending an 8 year decline.
In Tokyo’s Ginza district, an uptick in retail demand due to record-high foreign tourist numbers has helped to push land values to a historical high, exceeding those seen during Japan’s bubble economy. The land value alongside Ginza Chuo Dori in Ginza 5 Chome (in front of the Kyukyodo Building) reached 40,320,000 Yen per square meter (approximately 33,100 USD/sq ft) this year, up 26% from 2016 and exceeding the previous record of 36,500,000 Yen last seen in 1992. This particular location has been the most expensive land in Japan for the past 32 years.Read more
Tokyo apartment asking prices in May 2017
According to Tokyo Kantei, the average asking price of a 70 sqm (753 sq ft) second-hand apartment across greater Tokyo was 35,720,000 Yen in May, up 0.3% from the previous month and up 3.5% from last year. The average building age was 22.8 years.
In the Tokyo metropolitan area, the average asking price was 48,220,000 Yen, down 0.4% from the previous month but up 1.2% from last year. The average building age was 22.3 years.
In Tokyo’s 23 wards, the average asking price was 53,170,000 Yen, down 0.1% from the previous month but up 0.9% from last year. The average building age was 22.2 years.
In Tokyo’s central six wards (Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku, Bunkyo and Shibuya) the average asking price was 73,360,000 Yen, up 0.5% from the previous month and up 2.7% from last year. Thea average building age was 20.0 years.
Average apartment rent in May 2017
According to Tokyo Kantei, the average monthly rent of a condominium-type apartment across greater Tokyo in May 2017 was 2,633 Yen/sqm, down 0.8% from the previous month and down 1.1% from last year. The average apartment size was 59.94 sqm and the average building age was 20.2 years.
In the Tokyo metropolitan area, the average monthly rent was 3,140 Yen/sqm, down 0.6% from the previous month and down 0.8% from last year. The average apartment size was 57.28 sqm and the average building age was 18.3 years.
In Tokyo’s 23 wards, the average monthly rent was 3,299 Yen/sqm, down 0.7% from the previous month but up 0.2% from last year. The average apartment size was 56.73 sqm and the average building age was 17.6 years.
New apartment supply in Tokyo hits 25 year low in May
According to the Real Estate Economic Institute, 2,603 new apartments were released for sale across greater Tokyo in May, down 5.0% from the previous month and down 13.3% from last year. This is the lowest supply for the month of May seen since 1992 when 1,617 apartments were released for sale.
1,880 apartments were sold, resulting in a contract ratio of 72.2%, up 5.9 points from the previous month and up 1.3 points from last year.
Unsold inventory as at the end of May was 6,422 units, down 227 units from the previous month but up 385 units from May 2016.
The average price of a new apartment across greater Tokyo was 59,810,000 Yen, up 1.1% from the previous month and up 5.1% from last year. The average price per square meter was 861,000 Yen, up 0.6% from the previous month and up 4.6% from last year.
Top 10 areas in Minato-ku with the highest increase in apartment prices
Research company Mansion Market has ranked the top 10 addresses in Tokyo’s Minato ward that have seen the highest increase in apartment prices over the past 10 years. Five addresses recorded price increases of over 20%. In top place was Azabu Juban with an average increase in price of 27.1%.Read more
Tokyo apartment sale prices increase for 56th month in a row
According to REINS, 2,983 second-hand apartments were sold across greater Tokyo in May, down 5.7% from the previous month and down 0.6% from last year. The average sale price was 31,730,000 Yen, down 2.2% from the previous month but up 6.1% from last year. The average price per square meter was 494,900 Yen, down 1.8% from the previous month but up 5.4% from last year. This is the 53rd month in a row to record a year-on-year increase in prices. The average building age was 20.63 years.
In the Tokyo metropolitan area, 1,532 apartments were sold, down 4.8% from the previous month but up 1.9% from last year. The average sale price was 39,330,000 Yen, down 3.7% from the previous month but up 6.4% from last year. The average sale price per square meter was 660,200 Yen, down 2.7% from the previous month but up 5.5% from last year. This is the 56th month in a row to record a year-on-year increase in sale prices. The average building age was 19.46 years.Read more