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The right timing for selling a condominium depends on four factors: market conditions, neighborhood environment, building age, and distance from the nearest station. This article also explains how to analyze the market and choose a real estate company for a higher-value sale.
This article explains how real estate investment works as an inflation-resistant asset. It details its inflation hedge effect by comparing it with equities, gold, and mutual funds, focusing on rent stability and relatively limited price volatility.
Explains the five mindsets shared by successful real estate investors. Introduces the essentials of asset management learned from professional decision-making, including risk management, market analysis, and long-term investment strategy.
Explains the difference between gross yield and net yield in real estate investment, how to calculate each, and regional market benchmarks. It also covers why choosing a property by yield alone is risky, plus key checks for seismic standards and building management.
From the basics of a rent roll to six checkpoints used by professionals, this guide explains how to assess an investment property's income potential. It also covers vacancy-assumed rent, security deposits, corporate lease risks, and occupancy misrepresentation before purchase.
This article explains the structure and practical use of Japan's monthly Real Estate Price Index published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It also shows how to read the data to judge the best timing for selling a condominium more rationally.
Japan's construction cost index for RC (reinforced-concrete) apartment buildings kept climbing in April 2026. Using Tokyo's RC apartment construction-cost index of 143.8, we explain the financial checks every owner should run before committing to a land-use or rental project.
Rosewood Hotels turns the story of a place into experiential value. Through Miyakojima and the Tokyo plan, we read what Japan's luxury hotel investment is really signaling.
A full guide to the Minami-Koiwa 7-chome Station-front District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project (第一種市街地再開発事業): plan outline, public-space upgrades, and what the south exit of Koiwa Station means for hands-on real-estate practice in Tokyo.
A plain-English guide to the South Block of the Musashi-Koganei Station North Exit East District redevelopment in Tokyo: a 33-storey, ~122m residential-commercial tower with 415 homes, new plazas and pedestrian decks, and a 2029 completion target, explained from official sources for global investors.
A professional guide to tenant recruitment strategy, covering the differences between general and exclusive leasing, fee structures, direct leasing methods, and how to choose the right real estate company to reduce vacancies.
We will explain the Type 1 urban redevelopment project in the Kobe Sannomiya Kumoidori 5-chome area from the perspective of its impact on Busta Kobe Sannomiya, Kobe Sannomiya TWINGATE, and surrounding real estate practices.
Based on official materials, this article organizes the Toranomon 1- and 2-Chome District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project in Minato City, Tokyo: the roughly 2.2-hectare area, the three-dimensional plaza and pedestrian network linked with Toranomon Hills Station, the land-use composition of blocks A-1 to A-3, and its relationship to surrounding redevelopment.
The Mita Koyamacho West District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project is an approximately 2.5-hectare type 1 urban redevelopment project progressing along Furukawa in Mita 1-chome, Minato City. Targeting the low-lying blocks near Azabu-Juban, the plan, as announced, combines housing, retail, living support facilities, parks, and plazas while advancing parcel reorganization, improved disaster resilience, and better waterfront circulation as one integrated effort.
Based on Minato City materials about the Kita-Aoyama 3-Chome District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, this article organizes the developer, scale, uses, road and plaza development, sports facility plan, and the relationship with the Omotesando and Gaienmae surroundings.
A professional guide to choosing a property management company. It explains five key criteria, service quality, cost, track record, transparency, and area coverage, along with the benefits of outsourcing and the strengths of INA&Associates.
Based on official materials from the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Urban Development, this article organizes the planning outline, mixed-use characteristics, and relationship with the Iidabashi and Fujimi area of the Fujimi 2-Chome 3-Ban District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project underway in Fujimi 2-chome, Chiyoda City.
Based on disclosures from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Urban Development Bureau, this article organizes the plan outline, development features, and relationship to the Jimbocho, Ochanomizu, and Ogawamachi areas for the Kanda Ogawamachi 3-chome West South District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project advancing in Kanda Ogawamachi 3-chome, Chiyoda Ward.
The existing home sales volume index for January 2026 increased by 3.7% from the previous month nationwide. Let's check the differences between detached houses, condominiums, and regions from the perspective of investment decisions.
Based on official materials, we will explain the plan outline of the Mita 3-4-chome District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, the development of public facilities, and the impact on the real estate market in the Tamachi/Mita area.
Explaining the Toranomon/Azabudai area type 1 urban redevelopment project using official materials. You can check the outline of the plan for Azabudai Hills, the development of public facilities, and the impact on the real estate market.
Based on official materials, we will explain the impact of the Toranomon 2-chome district Type 1 urban redevelopment project on hospital buildings, business buildings, public facility development, and the real estate market.
Based on official documents, we will explain the outline of the plan for the Noborito Station District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, the development of public facilities, and the impact on the real estate market in northern Kawasaki City.
We will use official materials to explain the outline of the plan for the Ichikawa Station South Exit Urban Redevelopment Project, the facility configuration of I-Link City, and the impact that the station redevelopment has had on the real estate market.
Based on official information, this article explains the current status of the three districts in the Hirakata-shi Station Area Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, including the completion of the core third-phase facility "Station Hill Hirakata" in May 2024 and the planned completion of the north station plaza by the end of February 2026, as well as the preparations rental property owners should make now.
We organize the 2026 plan outline of the Tobu Hikifune Station Front District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project and the impact of public infrastructure development on real estate practice, based on official information such as the roughly 1.7 ha area and the planned completion in fiscal 2032.
This article explains the redevelopment plan for the Shirokane-Takanawa Station East District, including public facilities and its impact on the Minato City real estate market, based on official documents.
Yodoyabashi Gate Tower will grand open on July 9, 2026. We summarize how the station-connected large mixed-use building will affect Osaka's office market, commercial foot traffic, and real-estate owners' investment decisions.
A structured guide to rental property management companies, covering hard and soft management functions, five professional selection criteria, outsourcing models, and the difference from brokerage firms.
Tokyo Midtown Nihonbashi is a large-scale redevelopment project by Mitsui Fudosan scheduled to open in fall 2027. This article explains, from a real estate owner's perspective, the integration of COREDO Nihonbashi, Waldorf Astoria's first entry into Japan, and the ripple effects on the affluent market.