Home staging is well known to most Westerners, perhaps in thanks to popular house-flipping TV shows. Now the practice — that can increase your home’s sale price — is taking off in Japan.
A bright future for Japan’s abandoned golf courses
When Japan’s infamous real estate bubble burst in the early 90s, it took down much more than just the property prices in central Tokyo. Here is the tale of Japan’s forgotten golf courses and their revival potential.
Guide to Shinagawa Ward – Tokyo's urban waterfront
Shinagawa Ward is where Tokyo’s industrial harbour is located, along with new high-end condo projects. Its proximity to both Haneda Airport and many of Tokyo’s business centres makes it an increasingly popular choice with expats.
Buying property in Japan is a big undertaking that requires in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market. Here is a guide on how to pick the right players for your team to ensure your purchase is a success.
Tokyo new apartments supply levels nears 43 year low
Tokyo’s supply of new apartments for sale fell to an almost 43 year low in July, with the average price for a new apartment across Tokyo’s 23 wards, just JPY 65,400,000, a fall of 10.0% from last year. According to Japan Property Central, the dwindling figures reflect developers focussing on...
Akiya banks: Real estate listings promoting sales of abandoned Japanese homes
Akiya — abandoned homes — can be an affordable option for entering the real estate market in Japan. Here are some tips for how to find them and what to consider.
Gurner St Moritz $30m penthouse breaks Melbourne record after being sold to Antony Catalano
Luxury property developer Gurner has smashed Melbourne’s price record for the most expensive apartment sale, contracting the illustrious $30m penthouse at its ultra-luxury Saint Moritz development in St Kilda to a high-profile Melbourne family.
The future of Airbnb in Japan: Cloudy, with a strong chance of bureaucracy
The homesharing law that looked set to level the playing field seems to be closing it off instead, and Japan Airbnb renters are growing increasingly concerned about their investments.
