A forecast of the new apartment market in 2022
On December 21, the Real Estate Economic Institute published a forecast of the new apartment market across the greater Tokyo region.
Housing in Tokyo is 30% smaller than the national average
Housing in Tokyo is notoriously small and cramped, and a report issued last year by the Statistics Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government proves it.
How to better understand the market price of land
Looking to buy land to build on but a little unsure if you're paying the right price? The best way to determine land prices is to take the time to look at various real estate listings and talk with your agent. With a little research, you will work out how much you can expect to pay in a certain neighborhood.
Construction starts on Nihonbashi high-rise
Construction has now started on a 52-story mixed-use development alongside Nihonbashi River. The 284-meter tall tower will include 100 luxury residences on the top four floors. A further 50 apartments will be included in the 7-story low-rise building alongside the river.
New apartment supply doubles in November as Athletes Village goes back on sale
The supply of brand-new apartments released for sale across greater Tokyo doubled in November as a large number of apartments in the Harumi Flag development on Tokyo Bay hit the market.
Tokyo apartment prices increase for 19th month
The average price of a second-hand apartment reported to have sold in the Tokyo metropolitan area in November was 807,200 Yen per square meter, up 6.4% from last year and the 19th month in a row to see a year-on-year increase.
Hotel New Otani offering month-long stays for 2.8 million Yen
The Hotel New Otani in Tokyo is now offering long-term stays in their New Edo Residence rooms. So far, two former hotel rooms on the 21st floor in the Garden Tower have been refurbished and converted into a 77 sqm suite and a 55 sqm deluxe room.