New apartment supply in Tokyo drop for second month of 2019
The start of 2019 has reported being somewhat of a different landscape in terms of new apartment projects being released in Tokyo says the Real Estate Economic Institute
Statistics from the REINS show that Central Tokyo’s 3 wards of Chiyoda, Chuo and Minato saw 215 apartments sold, up 46.3% from the previous month but down 1.4% from last year.
Too good to ignore: The new solar panel scheme for the masses
Mixing sustainability with savings, Trende is fast becoming the go-to service for solar panels in Tokyo. We talked to Chairman Jeffrey Char about the future of green power in the city.
Uchi-soto: How the Japanese concept that divides the "in" from the "out" reflects in Tokyo architecture
Small spaces, almost-windowless fronts, low walls that don’t seem to be keeping any burglars out — the Japanese idea of uchi and soto, a clear distinction between the inside and the outside, has shaped Japanese society and homes for centuries.
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.
