Nagoya high-rise on hold as construction costs soar and office market concerns rise

Plans for a 180-meter tall commercial building in Nagoya have been put on hold, according to an announcement made by the developer on July 5.Read more


Tokyo rents continue 3-month record-high streak

In March, average apartment rents in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba all saw a year-on-year increase due to both a continued increase in the share of newer apartments commanding higher rents as well as being the peak moving season. Read more


Apartment rents in greater Tokyo increase for 3rd month

The average monthly rent of a condominium-type apartment across greater Tokyo (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba prefectures) was 3,391 Yen/sqm in January, up 1.6% from the previous month and the 3rd month in a row to see a month-on-month increase.

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Apartment asking prices climb 13.2% in 2022

The average asking price of a 70 sqm (753 sq.ft) second-hand apartment across the greater Tokyo region in 2022 climbed 13.2% to 47,160,000 Yen. This was the second year in a row to record double-digit growth.

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Tokyo’s rents increase for first time in 6 months

The average monthly rent of a condominium-type apartment in Tokyo’s 23 wards was 3,820 Yen/sqm in October, up 0.6% from the previous month. This is the first month-on-month increase in 6 months. Rents are down 0.3% from last year.

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Tokyo apartment rent hits 2.5 year low

In September, the average monthly rent of a condominium-type apartment in the Tokyo metropolitan area was 3,712 Yen/sqm, down 0.3% from the previous month and last year, and the lowest level seen in 12 months. Neighboring Saitama and Chiba both saw rents fall by 1.0% and 1.7% from the previous month, although they are still higher than they were 12 months ago.

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Tokyo apartment rents drop slightly after moving season

The average monthly rent of a condominium-type apartment in Tokyo’s 23 wards was 3,835 Yen/sqm in June, down 0.3% from the previous month but up a slight 0.2% from last year. The average apartment size was 51.38 sqm (553 sq.ft).

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Tokyo apartment asking prices increase for 23rd month

According to Tokyo Kantei, the average asking price of a 70 sqm second-hand apartment in Tokyo’s 23 wards was 67,990,000 Yen (approx. US$502,000) in May 2022, up 0.1% from the previous month and up 7.8% from last year. This is the 23rd month in a row to see an increase.

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Asking price of an apartment in Tokyo hits highest level since 2002

Bad news for buyers who decided to sit on the sidelines throughout 2020. According to Tokyo Kantei, the average asking price of a 70-sqm secondhand apartment across greater Tokyo was 40,440,000 Yen in May, up 0.6% from the previous month and up 10.1% from last year. This is the highest level seen since record-keeping began in 2002.

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Apartment rents in Tokyo hit record high in 2020

In spite of the widespread coronavirus pandemic and a state of emergency disrupting schools and workplaces, the average advertised rent of a condominium-type apartment across greater Tokyo hit the highest level on record in 2020.

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