It could be one of the major surprises of 2017, according to one outspoken economist. Inflation is also a key factor to consider when watching Japan's property industry, which now accounts for a record load of bank loans. That could present a structural ... ( read original story ...)
Airbnb-Style Rentals In Japan Are Disrupting Traditional Inns
Owners would be allowed to rent out either part of their own house or part of a rental property for up to 180 days per year. Lodging houses already make up more than one-third of Japan’s hospitality industry – 35% to be precise. That fraction looks ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lions Stephen and Stitt, Japanese looters and the legal battle to protect cultural property
Recent controversy regarding the decoration of the bronze lions outside the HSBC building brings to mind the near loss of these icons of Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation. It is 75 years since the fall of Hong Kong. Apart from the terrible human ... ( read original story ...)
Citic Capital to accelerate UK, US and Japan property investment, despite capital flight curbs
Citic Capital, the Chinese state-owned asset management firm, is looking to accelerate its overseas investment in Britain, the United States and Japan to meet growing demand from clients, despite China stepping up its efforts at tightening capital outflows. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Giant Shinwa Group Flags in Thailand, Launching RUNESU THONGLOR 5
Shinwa Group, a large Japanese property firm, flags in Thailand, joining hands with Woraluk Property to establish W-Shinwa with the launch of "RUNESU THONGLOR 5" worth over 1.2 Billion Baht. The project is designed by IAO Takeda, a design champion for 5 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Realty Investment : A new property was acquired. "FUNDES Suidobashi"
The property boasts excellent access, being located very near to the west exit of Suidobashi Station. It is the first property of 'Fundes,' a brand for urban compact retail facilities developed by Tokyo Tatemono, the sponsor of JPR. The concept of the ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Early Age to sell Japan-based property
Dec 22 Early Age Co Ltd : * Says it signed agreement to sell a property that located in Japan with undisclosed price Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/CSQ1Sw Further company Coverage: (Beijing Headline News) Next In Financials ( read original story ...)