Quick real estate news summary for the week

Tokyo’s office vacancy rate continues to climb, Hon-Atsugi popular with renters and Kachidoki popular with buyers. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.

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The most expensive apartments to go on sale in Tokyo over the past 10 years

Over the past few years, Tokyo's luxury real estate market has taken off as developers tap into growing demand for high-end homes.

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Tokyo Apartment Sales in January 2021

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

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Quick real estate news summary for the week

Wynn Resorts backs out of Yokohama casino bid, Imperial Hotel to offer serviced apartments, and Niigata ski field closes permanently. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.

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Nippon Express mulls sale of Shiodome office tower

Global logistics service company Nippon Express is mulling the sale of their head office building in Shiodome. The 28-story office tower could fetch as much as 100 billion Yen (approx. US$955 million). Several funds have already expressed interest.

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New apartment price in greater Tokyo hits 30-year high in 2020

The number of brand-new apartments released for sale across greater Tokyo in 2020 hit the lowest level in 28 years after the coronavirus pandemic saw showrooms shuttered and developers delay sales. A total of 27,228 apartments went on the market, down 12.8% from 2019. Sales are expected to recover in 2021 with 32,000 units forecast to be supplied.

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Quick real estate news summary for the week

Ginza Six sees 20 retail tenants depart, only 22% teleworking, and larger apartments in Tokyo see rents climb 4.9%. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.

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