Japan fund targets rental houses in suburbs

Kenedix Inc., a prominent Tokyo-listed fund manager, is making its move on acquiring detached houses around Tokyo's suburbs to rent out.

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Tokyo apartment rents drop across all size ranges

According to the latest data on the residential rental market provided by AtHome, the average advertised rent across all four apartment types saw a year-on-year decline in Tokyo’s 23 wards.

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Quick real estate news summary for the week

Ageism rife in rental market, Sapporo hotel converts rooms to office space, and Dentsu confirms decision to sell Shimbashi HQ. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.

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Quick real estate news summary for the week

Apartment rents hit ceiling, serviced apartment building flipped within 6 months, and residents claim new high-rise to be defective. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.

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Quick real estate news summary for the week

Tokyo’s foreign resident population continues to fall, apartment rents remain stable, and a hot spring ryokan sells for 2.75 billion Yen. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.

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OYO exits short-term apartment rental business

OYO Hotels & Homes, the Indian hospitality chain, is backing out of their real estate rental business in Japan.

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Ultra-luxury rental apartments for long-idle Daikanyama site

Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development is starting work on a luxury rental apartment building development in Daikanyama, Tokyo.

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