Quick real estate news summary for the week

Tokyo apartment rents reach new high, French restaurant near Tokyo Tower to be demolished, and apartment asking prices hit new record. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.
Listed companies offload real estate holdings in pandemic

A total of 76 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange reported the sale of real estate assets in 2020, up from 59 in 2019 and the first time to exceed 70 in four years. Total capital gains from the sales reached 441.6 billion Yen (approx. US$4 billion), the highest in 20 years.
March apartment sales hit highest level in history

According to REINS, the number of second-hand apartments reported to have sold across greater Tokyo in March reached the highest level for that month since record-keeping began in May 1990. A total of 4,228 apartments were reported to have sold, up 16.1% from last year and up 17.9% from February.
Quick real estate news summary for the week

Office vacancies increase for 13th month, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu to open in 2022, and 98 islands identified for foreigner-transaction reporting requirements. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.
Quick real estate news summary for the week

Shibuya office building sells for 6 billion Yen, Hilton to open in Miyakojima, Hankyu closes hotels, and Gifu and Mie both to see largest condo projects in history. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.
Dentsu sells off estate including Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house

Advertising giant Dentsu Group is selling off two large estates in Tokyo and Kamakura for a combined 30 billion Yen (approx. US$271 million) to an undisclosed buyer. The Tokyo property includes one of just two surviving Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes in Japan.
Tokyo Apartment Sales in March 2021

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