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Rents and maintenance fees in Greater Tokyo reach record highs says SUUMO
The SUUMO Research Center, a housing research division of Recruit, announced on October 10th the results of its FY2024 Renter Preference Survey for the Greater Tokyo Area (GTA). The GTA consists of the prefectures of Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa and Chiba. The study targeted individuals who moved into rental properties between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, having been personally involved in choosing their homes and still residing there. A total of 1,264 valid responses wer

Adam German
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September 2025 Japan residential income property prices rise with yields softening
On October 2nd, Kenbiya, which operates the self-titled real estate investment and income property information site Kenbiya , released...

Adam German
Oct 31 min read


Rising condo repair reserves squeeze owners as borrowing hits record highs
The rising cost of monthly repair reserves for condominiums is putting growing pressure on homeowners across Japan. In 2024, fees for new...

Adam German
Sep 253 min read


Japan home equipment market reaches JPY 204 trillion in FY2024
Japan’s residential equipment market reached ¥2.04 trillion in fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025), according to research...

Adam German
Sep 101 min read


Japanese households turn to nonstop air conditioning to beat the heat
Mitsubishi Estate Home released survey results on September 4th about heatstroke risks inside homes and stress caused by air conditioning...

Adam German
Sep 82 min read


Japan Condominium Management Association releases 2025 survey results
The Japan Condominium Management Association announced on September 4 the summary results of its “Condominium Management Status Survey...

Adam German
Sep 52 min read


August 2025 Japan wide income earning property report shows condo yields rising
On September 2 nd , Japan based income earning property portal Kenbiya published its August 2025 average residential pricing and yield...

Adam German
Sep 41 min read


73 percent of homeowners unaware of their property’s earthquake resistance
A nationwide survey has revealed that nearly three-quarters of homeowners in Japan do not know the earthquake resistance level of their...

Adam German
Aug 271 min read


New property listings drop in July while sales transactions continue rising says REINS
The Real Estate Information Network System (REINS), operated by the Real Estate Distribution Promotion Center, has released its July 2025...

Adam German
Aug 212 min read


Survey finds renters in Japan distrust apartments with cheap rent
On August 18th, real estate firm AlbaLink released the results of a public opinion survey titled “Concerns When Finding Rental Properties...

Adam German
Aug 191 min read


Comforia Liv Higashi-Nakano becomes first All Facial Recognition residence for Tokyu Fudosan
On August 12 th , Migalo Holdings, a company focused on digital transformation, has announced that its subsidiary, DXYZ Inc., has...

Adam German
Aug 131 min read


Niigata City tops gross yield residential property rankings in 1st half 2025 says Kenbiya
Earlier in July, Kenbiya , a real estate investment and income property information website focusing on income earning real estate,...

Adam German
Aug 121 min read


Japan’s MLIT selects four pilot projects to extend existing condo lifespans
On July 24 th , Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced the selection of four condominium...

Adam German
Jul 312 min read


Tokyo and Fukuoka lead rent rises across Japan in June 2025 says AtHome
On July 24, real estate property portal AtHome released their June 2025 report on average advertised rent trends for reinforced...

Adam German
Jul 292 min read


Staged homes sell and rent faster says Japan Home Staging Association
A growing number of real estate professionals in Japan are embracing home staging as a key sales and leasing strategy, according to the...

Adam German
Jul 252 min read


Tokyo 23 wards hit record high average condo rent at 4,803 yen per square meter
Rental prices for family-type condominiums in the Greater Tokyo Area continued their steady climb in June 2025, marking the seventh...

Adam German
Jul 192 min read


Japan income properties see price gains and declining yields in Q2 2025 says Kenbiya
Kenbiya released their Q2 2025 report on Japan’s residential income property market on July 10. The report tracks average asking prices...

Adam German
Jul 142 min read


Why some older homes in Japan are surprisingly undervalued
Why well-maintained older homes are often overlooked - and how buyers can spot hidden value in Japan’s resale market was the topic of a...

Adam German
Jul 103 min read


Rents surge in Northern Okinawa as new theme park spurs housing demand
Residential real estate property portal AtHome released the findings of its latest “Okinawa Prefecture Rent Trend Survey” on June 26th,...

Adam German
Jun 272 min read


Residential rent index climbs nationwide in Japan Q1 2025
On June 23rd, real estate information provider At Home and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Research Institute released the Q1 2025 (January to...

Adam German
Jun 241 min read

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