A decline in motor premiums is pushing the Japanese general insurance market to focus on property and specialty lines. This trend has been pointed out by ... ( read original story ...)
Gelt touches down in Downtown Long Beach with apartment buy
Gelt has bought a newly constructed apartment complex in Downtown Long Beach from Holland Partner Group and NASH for $156 million. ( read original story ...)
What do Hello Kitty, Hyatt and Hainan have in common?
Japan's famous feline makes its way to Hainan for a new theme park, plus a new themed hotel by Hyatt Hotels Corporation by 2025. ( read original story ...)
Oakwood Hotel & Apartments opens new property in Tokyo’s Azabu
Oakwood, which operates serviced apartments in 13 countries, has opened its 13th property in Japan, in Azabu, Tokyo. Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu is the first hotel-licensed serviced apartment to ... ( read original story ...)
Oakwood Continues Growth in 2022 With Landmark Opening in Japan and Expansion Plans in Bangladesh and China
Leading global serviced apartment brand Oakwood® continues its dynamic growth momentum across Asia Pacific with the aim of doubling its portfolio by 2025. Starting the year on a high note, Oakwood H ... ( read original story ...)
Investing in Japanese residential property: What you need to know to get started
Real Estate Japan is pleased to present the online version of our much-requested series of seminars for foreigners who are interested in learning about investing in Japanese real estate. The seminar ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron, property woes rattle Chinese consumers
COVID-19 outbreaks and falling property prices are making Chinese consumers nervous, which will have knock-on effects for the broader economy. ( read original story ...)
British Gas Bills, Japanese Inflation, Chinese Property: Eco Day
Europe. Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help you start the day: ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s private rented sector is ripe for development, but beware the political and regulatory pitfalls
Pandemic-driven changes to the way people live and work could make Asia's build-to-rent sector an attractive choice However, increased government scrutiny on corporate landlords means navigating the ... ( read original story ...)
World shares mixed after China reports slowing growth
World shares were mixed on Monday after China reported that its economy expanded at an 8.1% annual pace in 2021, though growth slowed to half that level in the ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mixed after China reports slowing growth
Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after China reported that its economy expanded at an 8.1% annual pace in 2021, though growth slowed to half that level in the last quarter. Tokyo, Shanghai and ... ( read original story ...)
Police: Arsonist who killed 25 methodically planned his crime
OSAKA--The man behind an arson attack at a mental health clinic here late last year that claimed 25 lives spent months staking out the venue and planning every aspect of the crime in minute detail, ... ( read original story ...)
Mansion Global’s daily round-up of the latest luxury real estate news from around the world
Tokyo, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, will be the top-three destinations in the Asia-Pacific region for investors in 2022, according to a survey of 91 institutional investors and eight funds of ... ( read original story ...)
What to expect from Tokyo’s office property market this year
Most office layouts are being transformed to accommodate hybrid working. According to Savills, with business and consumer confidence gradually increasing through 2021, there were hopes that the ... ( read original story ...)
24 Dead in Suspected Arson at Office Building in Japan
While also slender, the building in Osaka had windows across the front ... Yoko Morita, 45, who owns property near the building, said she was shocked by the fire and worried that it could be ... ( read original story ...)
Webinar: How to sell your home in Japan – whether you’re living in Japan or overseas
The next installment in our popular series of webinars is on how to sell your home in Japan, with a focus on considerations for foreigners who currently own residential real estate in Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)