Japan sees increased demand for city-centre condos
The desire for more convenience and less commuting is drawing young professionals out of the ‘burbs and into the city centres of Japan according to a report by Tokyo Kantei.
Japan welcomes short-stay accommodation groups like Airbnb
Leading up to the World Rugby Cup and Summer Olympic Games 2020's boost in visitors, local laws have changed, to help supply Japan’s increasing demand for more hotel rooms.
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.
