Management covers what happens after you own a property. Across property management, rental management, running a real estate business and renovation, it explains how to improve occupancy, tenant satisfaction, repair planning and profitability. It gives owners and management companies practical know-how for on-the-ground issues such as reducing vacancy, handling move-out restoration and long-term repairs. It reflects lessons from managing 400-plus units in our own operations.
This section is updated on an ongoing basis as new public information and market developments emerge.
As Osaka advances three major redevelopment hubs at once, from Grand Green to IR and Namba, this article examines the post-Expo adjustment risk and the city’s structural strength as a market grounded in real demand. With its head office in Osaka, INA explains an investment timing strategy with an eye on the 2030 IR opening.
The gap between transaction prices and asking prices has widened to one of the largest levels on record. Using the latest data from REINS and Tokyo Kantei, this article analyzes the difference between the price properties actually sold for and the price they are listed at, and explains the strategies owners should consider.
An explanation of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s November 2025 Corporate Transaction Volume Index data released on a trial basis. We analyze the backdrop to the nationwide 11.8% decline, the annual trend, and what property owners should do in light of developments across major metropolitan areas.
The cost of major repairs is harder to read than it used to be due to rising material and labor costs. What is important for rental owners is not just to lower construction costs. This is to reduce the risk of future rework by keeping the n
A thorough breakdown of where to review management costs in order to maximize returns for property owners. Introducing cost-reduction methods based on INA & Associates' proven track record.
Polarization in Tokyo's office market is deepening, with vacancy rates of 0.7% and 26.3% existing at the same time. As the flight to quality toward Class A buildings accelerates, INA provides a thorough explanation of the strategies investors should take.
This article systematically analyzes the reasons tenants move out and explains strategies for achieving longer occupancy. It introduces practical methods for using move-out surveys, reducing vacancies, and improving tenant satisfaction for property management professionals.
A comprehensive guide to Tokyo's unprecedented simultaneous redevelopment in the 5 central wards. Analyzing key projects like Nihonbashi Torch Tower, Takanawa Gateway City, Nishi-Shinjuku, and the 'gravity effect' on land prices.
In the finale of "Trust by Design," Daisuke Inazawa reframes real estate — amid a wave of institutional capital and data-center growth — as social infrastructure, born only where the philosophy of wealth, technology, and people intersect.
A complete guide to burst water pipes in rental properties: causes, emergency response, repair costs, and who is responsible. Learn about insurance and water rate reduction programs.
AI property valuation has reached a 0.057% margin of error and AI agents now automate back-office work — yet the more technology advances, the scarcer skilled human talent becomes. Daisuke Inazawa explains the new criteria ultra-high-net-worth clients use to choose a real estate firm.
A guide for wealthy investors and property owners on the next redevelopment areas after Minato Ward. Comprehensive analysis of investment potential in Shinagawa, Shinjuku, and Toyosu, along with rental strategies to maximize asset values.
Explaining the 'Tobu Hikifune Station Area Urban Development Policy' formulated by Sumida Ward in September 2025, and the Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project being promoted by UR Urban Development Corporation and Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate. What impact will the redevelopment targeting completion by the end of 2032 have on land owners' and property owners' asset values?
After the policy rate rose to 0.75%, mortgage demand cooled while foreign buyers kept going. The gap between end-user and investment demand, and what owners should do.
As family offices worldwide approach their first-ever generational handover, how should indivisible real estate pass to the next generation? Daisuke Inazawa examines the philosophy of succession that Japan's 2026 tax reform is forcing families to confront.
Why do Japan's wealthy lack trust in financial advisors? This article reveals the structural flaws in fee-based models and exclusive dealing practices, and how INA&Associates redesigns trust from the ground up.
How bundling water into the kyoekihi common service fee works: flat-rate versus metered settlement, how the rate is set, what happens with heavy usage, consumption tax and accounting, contract clauses, and arrears or leak risk.
As ultra-high-net-worth individuals accumulate assets of ¥1 billion, ¥10 billion, and ¥100 billion, the definition of "success" is quietly rewritten. What lies beyond the threshold revealed by the law of diminishing marginal utility? INA&Associates CEO Daisuke Inazawa reexamines the true nature of wealth and the new meaning of real estate.
Starting from reports of Blackstone's ¥2.4 trillion commitment to Japan, we break down what foreign capital is targeting, Japan's market strengths, and the practical points property owners should reassess.
An analysis of the turning point in construction industry policy based on MLIT's April 2026 report. We break down the impact on talent, management, DX, and CCUS for property owners.
The Watanabedori 2-Chome Project is not simply a plan to add new office floor space in central Fukuoka, Japan. It is a redevelopment approved by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, or MLIT (国土交通省 / Kokudo Kotsus
Foreign capital is flowing into Japan's real estate market amid a weak yen. While rising prices and expanded selling opportunities offer clear benefits, risks such as price inflation, yen reversal, and impacts on local communities cannot be ignored. Here's a clear-eyed look at the actions property owners should take now.
Japan's MLIT property price index for November 2025. Condominiums at 223.5 and residential overall at 147.3 keep climbing — regional trends and how to use them.
An analysis of the November 2025 Existing Home Sales Index, a trial metric published by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. We examine the nationwide 9.1% month-over-month decline, annual trends, and regional breakdowns to draw actionable insights for property owners.
A comprehensive analysis of Japan's 2026 Official Land Price Survey results. Based on approximately 26,000 surveyed sites nationwide, both residential and commercial land prices have risen for five consecutive years. Explore trends across major metropolitan and regional areas, and discover the actions property owners should take.
A comprehensive guide to the Akabane 1-Chome Central District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. This large-scale plan spanning approximately 1.2ha—formed by merging the former Second and Third Districts—is progressing at the preparatory association stage, targeting urban planning approval in FY2028 and construction start in FY2032. Includes detailed land price trends.
Apaato keiei, Japan's small-building rental investment format, starts with five steps: strategy, research, site survey, business plan, and purchase. This guide brings the starting steps, profit structure, nine major risks across vacancy, finance, and operations, how to read surface versus real yield, and real failure cases into one place for international investors, using benchmarks such as a 20% equity ratio and a 30% typical vacancy rate to score a property under consideration.
Unit bath renovation costs typically range from ¥800,000 to ¥1,200,000. This comprehensive guide covers types, materials, size standards, and selection tips for your bathroom remodel.
An analysis of the Jujo Station West Exit redevelopment "J&TERRACE" one year after completion. Learn how Kita Ward's first 39-story tower pushed surrounding land prices up over 10% year-on-year, the commercial challenges facing J&MALL, and the significance of the regional commercial partnership agreement — all from a real estate expert's perspective.
Learn how to choose the right real estate company for a successful venture company office relocation. Covers office types, relocation procedures, and legal requirements.