Priti Donnelly investigates the process every prudent buyer should follow when considering buyig property in Japan
China today has more billionaires than any other country, yet these plutocrats are not the ones leading their nation’s charge into Japanese real estate markets. More than half of the enquiries made by Chinese buyers were for properties selling for $500,000 or less.
Mid-market apartments continue to show high occupancy rates and gradual rental increases despite lingering uncertainty in the global economy
Real estate investments in Japan continue to attract foreign buyers from around the world for high yield, affordable prices and cash flowing rental income.
Brexit has further muddied the waters about the outlook for the global economy, the impact of which will be difficult for the Japanese economy as a whole to avoid.
Real estate has remained resilient in light of an uncertain macro environment.
Savills in Japan examines the Hospitality industry for April 2016.
Savills in Japan examines the property market and investment for the end of 2015.
Rents increased in 2015, although not as much as originally expected.
International properties, especially in Japan, can be much more rewarding both in affordability and higher yield.
Leasing activity is very high and expected to remain steady, especially in centrally located areas.
The current cycle of globalization, urbanization and technological advancement is shaking up the established hierarchy of our cities and creating sweeping changes to the geography of commercial real estate opportunity
Overseas property investors are keeping a close eye on changes to Japan’s rental accommodation laws, which could open a new and potentially highly profitable market.