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Katsushika area guide: A calm space in the north of Tokyo

Without a doubt one of Tokyo’s quietest wards, Katsushika offers affordable real estate set amongst rivers and green spaces. The area is famous for Buddhist temples and Showa era–style shopping streets that can be explored on foot. While idyllic and comforting to some, it can feel old fashioned to others.

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Over a quarter of nationwide apartments on the market are over 30 years old and based in Tokyo, sources say

Close to 2 million apartment listings are in Tokyo alone.

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Hikone Renaissance Award winning Hikone Minpaku Heritage Home

Modern luxury mixes with classic style in this Hikone Minpaku house for sale through PLAZA HOMES' Chieko Matsuzawa.

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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