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Greater Tokyo Area condo sales inventory rises for third straight month

Prices are still increasing despite more on market properties according to the Real Estate Information Network for East Japan.

Markets

Greater Tokyo Area condo rents fall in April for first time in three months

According to data recently released by Tokyo Kantei.

Markets

WealthPark Global Residential PropTech Study 2022

Elaine Tung of WealthPark discusses the implications of global residential PropTech trends for Japan.

News Roundup

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/2018/09/19/akiya-banks-abandoned-homes-japan

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.

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https://www.rethinktokyo.com/free-houses-japan-countryside

"Free houses" in Japan: Where they are and how to get one

Rural Japanese towns are so desperate for younger residents that they are giving houses away for free(ish).

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https://www.therealestateconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/07/gurner-st-moritz-30m-penthouse-breaks-melbourne-record-after-being-sold-antony

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 Real Estate Conversation

https://www.therealestateconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/14/labors-proposed-changes-adding-market-uncertainty-says-reia/1547421628

Labor's proposed changes 'adding to market uncertainty', says REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has described Labor's proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax as "dangerous".

The Real Estate Conversation

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/2018/05/23/airbnb-japan-registration

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.

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https://www.rethinktokyo.com/2017/12/12/6-elements-japanese-traditional-architecture/1513026009

6 elements of Japanese traditional architecture

An overview of some of the main characteristics of traditional Japanese architecture.

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