Our latest update on the Japanese property treaty renewals was a different story. While rate increases are on the horizon, fevered talk of 35% uplifts has vanished, with most underwriters predicting ... ( read original story ...)
How can sellers avoid the Japanese knotweed misrepresentation trap?
The case of Downing v Henderson made national headlines last month, and is a stark reminder of the importance of answering enquiries on a sale with due care and caution. ( read original story ...)
Inside the $37m puzzle house with secret passageways
This fascinating property on the Isle of Man is full of twists and turns ... Not so in this labyrinthine residence in Osaka, Japan, which proudly features 13 levels. Designed by Tato Architects' Yo ... ( read original story ...)
While Global Commercial Transactions Dip 20 Percent in 2022, Japan Was Spared
CBRE Japan is reporting that while commercial real estate transaction volume declined by 20% year-over-year globally in 2022, investment volume in Japan remained largely unchanged, with only a 2% fall ... ( read original story ...)
Mapletree Logistics Trust to acquire logistics properties in Japan, Australia, and South Korea
Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) will acquire six logistics properties in Japan, one in Sydney ... a discount of 4.0% to the aggregate valuations by the independent property valuers appointed by the ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, abandoned buildings are on the rise
nearly 30% of Japanese were over 65 years old and 11.6% were under 14). But other factors can also come into play. After an owner dies, the heirs might refuse to have the house demolished because ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Displays Her Perfect Baby Bump In Japan
Naomi Osaka hopped on her Instagram account to post some chic pictures of her and her baby bump fashionably working the streets of Japan. We’ve finally got an up close and personal look at Naomi ... ( read original story ...)
Here Are Some of the World’s Most Exciting New Hotels of 2023 so Far
Courtesy of Passalacqua Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time trip taker, the prospect of staying in a new hotel is pretty exciting. There are converted historic buildings-turned-boutique ... ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Kwee Brothers’ Pontiac Land Launches Capella Sydney In Global Push Promising 7 More Hotels By 2025
After seven years of planning and construction work costing at least A$300 million ($197 million), Capella Sydney will finally open its doors on Wednesday, marking the latest launch in Capella Hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Many accidents involving flames! Anxiety Grows over “Chinese Electric Vehicles” Arriving in Japan
Hexavalent chromium, which is used in bolts and nuts, has the property of preventing corrosion of metal surfaces, but is toxic to the human body. Its use is banned in Europe. In Japan, there are no ... ( read original story ...)
This Hidden Hotel Is Home to Japan’s Most Scenic River Hot Springs
Somehow Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku does this effortlessly; welcoming guests into an enchanting hotel in Japan's Gunma prefecture. Leave your shoes at the front desk and your suitcase unopened. Here, ... ( read original story ...)
This anime series caused a major raccoon problem in Japan
Back in the 1970s, one of the best anime series aimed at kids proved so successful that it led to thousands of raccoons spreading around Japan. ( read original story ...)
‘Merchant of Landscapes’: The Lasting Footprint of a Japanese Gardener in Mexico
To try to fulfill the leader’s request, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs tapped Tatsugoro Matsumoto, a Japanese immigrant who tended the gardens of Chapultepec, then the presidential residence ... ( read original story ...)
Green energy push to drive Japanese investment in Australia
Japanese investors are pouring billions of dollars into Australian green energy partnerships, put concerns about energy security and competition from other countries may crimp demand. ( read original story ...)
Japan targets more Australian property deals: Lendlease
Mr Lombardo said Lendlease was looking at new joint ventures with longstanding partner Mitsubishi Estate and was also talking to other major players in Japan’s property sector. Tony Lombardo in ... ( read original story ...)
Santa Monica Home Boasts Gorgeous Japanese Garden And Ocean Views
Nestled on Amalfi Drive, this stunning modern masterpiece in Santa Monica has been completely remodeled to the most discerning standard. This property is an extraordinary architectural triumph in the ... ( read original story ...)