Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte Ltd has given Japanese developer Kenedix Inc first negotiation rights to purchase office space in central Tokyo, people familiar with the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Rich Chinese to snap up property… in Japan?
As Abenomics gives Japan's sluggish housing market a new lease on life, there's one group of investors looking to cash in on the market's resurgence: the wealthy Chinese. "Chinese individual investors ... ( read original story ...)
GIC’s Tokyo Property Said to Draw $1.4 Billion Bid by Kenedix
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte. has given Japanese developer Kenedix Inc. first negotiation rights to purchase office space in central Tokyo, people familiar with the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Will Japan’s tourist visa fees, interest rate policy impact its booming property market?
Do property investments in the world’s fifth-largest economy add up for foreigners after visa fee hikes and a tightened monetary policy? ( read original story ...)
Lead Real Estate Opens Four-Suite Extended-Stay Property in Meguro, Tokyo
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture, and Sapporo. The Company also ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s property market demands a new adaptive playbook for investors
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Investors may need to recalibrate their approach to Japanese real estate as inflation returns after decades of falling prices. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s property sector looks strong. So why are investors going abroad?
While the drivers behind Tokyo's outbound capital flow accentuate challenges in the domestic market, Japanese real estate still shows signs of promise When it comes to the performance of real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan railroad stocks attract activist investors eyeing property holdings
TOKYO -- Activist investors are building stakes in Japanese railway operators, betting the companies can unlock greater shareholder value from property holdings and other underutilized assets. ( read original story ...)
Too many ghost homes: Why 9 million houses are lying empty in Japan
Japan faces a growing crisis with nine million empty homes, or akiya, due to population decline, inheritance issues, and costly demolition. Tax incentives encourage owners to leave properties standing ... ( read original story ...)
Why are millions of homes in Japan empty? Inside the shocking rise of abandoned “ghost houses” across the nation
Across Japan, something unusual is happening in plain sight. Entire neighbourhoods have houses that still stand, but nobody lives inside them anymore. Windows stay closed for years. Gardens grow wild, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 9 Million Abandoned Homes Are Turning into an Economic Crisis
Across Japan's shrinking rural towns and aging suburban districts, abandoned homes are quietly reshaping the country's property market, forcing policymakers, banks, developers, and local governments ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tightens Crypto Rules for Property Deal Payments
Japan warns that unregistered crypto use in property deals may breach law and orders stricter AML checks for real estate firms. ( read original story ...)
From property viewing to mortgage: How foreigners actually buy property in Japan
Learn how foreigners actually buy property in Japan, from property viewing to mortgage. The webinar will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (JST) on May 23 (Saturday). Host: Dovetail Inc. Date: May 23 ... ( read original story ...)
Buying a home in Tokyo and benefits of mortgage tax deduction for PR and working visa holders
We are pleased to announce the newest home buying webinar from Dovetail Inc, as the latest news continues to support the trend of strong buyer interest in Japanese real estate. Learn how to buy a home ... ( read original story ...)
KKR unit boosts $2.8 trillion Japan property market buying surge
The Japanese real estate sector is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, driven by a wave of strategic acquisitions from global investors. ( read original story ...)
Centara Hotels & Resorts launches second Japan property
Located in Osaka’s Namba district, the new hotel offers direct access to transportation, shopping, and local landmarks. ( read original story ...)