Is your Tokyo neighbourhood getting more expensive?
While rents in Tokyo still tend to be lower than what they were in 2008—before the full force of the global financial crisis was felt—some suburbs have seen price spikes over the past 12 months.
The design of the Japanese house may have undergone some serious transformation over the years, but with traditional elements and modern inventions, the typical home remains a uniquely Japanese space.
Weird and wonderful: Japan's unconventional houses
Whether inspired by sudden need, limited space or simply a desire to be closer to nature, unconventional homes in Japan are a wide and varied mix of creativity, necessity and beauty.
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.
