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A comprehensive guide to subsidy programs available for apartment renovations. It also covers typical costs, the advantages and disadvantages of renovating, and practical ways to keep expenses under control. A useful reference for rental property management.
This guide explains how to improve profitability in older apartment buildings through renovations by area, including exterior spaces, interiors, and water-related facilities. It also covers cost recovery estimates and important cautions for owners.
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.
A thorough guide to starting a business in real estate. It covers the required qualifications, the steps to launch, the advantages and disadvantages of rental and brokerage businesses, and the traits of people who succeed, providing the essential knowledge needed for independent business ownership.
This article explains the full scope of the Shirokane 1-chome Tobu-Kita District redevelopment, completed with SHIROKANE The SKY, a 1,247-unit project with a total project cost of JPY 79.3 billion. From an owner's perspective, we analyze post-completion land price trends, the West Central District redevelopment, and the synergies expected from the Namboku Line extension.
Are Japanese parking lot investment yields really as high as advertised? Monthly parking has a national median of ¥10,000 (approx. USD 67) and reaches ¥27,549 (approx. USD 184) in central Tokyo — figures drawn from a government price survey, since Japan has no MLS-style database of realized rents. Once land value enters the yield calculation, the real return falls to about 5.6%, and property tax rises ¥250,000–¥410,000 (approx. USD 1,667–2,733) a year because parking lots don't qualify for Japan's residential-land tax discount.
Electronic contracts for real estate purchases were enabled by the 2022 legal reform. INA’s representative explains, from a practical perspective, how to handle web-based important matter explanations, the timing of electronic signatures, powers of attorney for pair loans, and scheduling gaps in loan agreements.
Rising construction material and cleaning costs are hitting real estate operations directly. This article explains why same-day price hikes of 70-80% are occurring, how to distinguish opportunistic increases from unavoidable ones, and what actions property owners should take now.
An era has arrived in which 40% of income goes to rent just to live "normally" in Tokyo. This article explains why a monthly rent of 170,000 yen has become standard even for households earning 8 million yen a year, along with the structural drivers behind the shortage of new supply and rising rents.
As major repair costs continue to rise, the reality is spreading that older condominiums in rural areas are falling into a state where repairs are no longer feasible. This article explains the reality of a 30% increase in construction costs and the choices individual owners now face.
Holding costs for real estate investment are rising sharply. With interest rates at 2% and yields in the 4% range, the effective spread is only 2%, while major repair costs have risen by 30%. This article explains the income reality owners should reassess now and the actions they should take.
EmDash is a next-generation CMS that Cloudflare released as open source in April 2026. Daisuke Inazawa explains why INA Media adopted it the moment it launched, from the perspectives of AI-native design and plugin security.
This guide explains an apartment building's useful life from three perspectives: legal, physical, and economic. It also covers the options available after the building reaches the end of its life, how to calculate depreciation, and practical tips for long-term operation | INA&Associates
What position should ultra-high-net-worth individuals take in the tide of redevelopment? By contrasting the failures of regional redevelopment with the success of the Sasayama castle town, this final installment presents two strategies, whether to act as a "beneficiary" or a "designer," together with INA's philosophy.
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.
This article organizes the plan outline of the Jingu Gaien District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. Based on public materials, it summarizes the location, stakeholders, sports facility renewal, pedestrian space, green space and disaster-prevention functions, and the relationship with surrounding areas.
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.
Lawyers and tax accountants in the network analyze the latest real estate case law and the practical points that require attention.
Off-market property information that does not circulate publicly. Investment opportunities available through INA Network and how to make use of them.
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
We bring you a roundup of negotiation strategies with financial institutions and the latest lending terms information shared in the INA Network Finance Channel.
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The future of real estate work, transformed by AI. A look at how INA & Associates is applying AI in practice and what it means for the industry as a whole.
Daisuke Inazawa, Representative Director, shares his perspective on leadership. What kind of mindset is required of leaders in an era of change?
The philosophy of a Human Capital Investment Company advocated by INA&Associates. We explain why employee growth is the source of corporate value.
Japan's FY2026 tax reform resets the ground rules for inheritance planning, income filing, and home acquisition in real estate. The central issue is the revised inheritance tax valuation of leased real estate (the "five-year rule"), effective January 2027. For overseas investors, we explain Japan-specific mechanisms with no US or UK equivalent -- the valuation gap under the Property Valuation Basic Directive, the "blue return" filing system, and low-value asset expensing -- drawing on primary sources from Japan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) and MLIT.
An analysis of the real estate market in Osaka and the Kansai region following the 2025 World Expo. We explore the investment opportunities created by redevelopment in the Umeda, Nakanoshima, and Namba areas.
A two-way look at cross-border real estate in 2026, covering both overseas investors buying into Japan and Japanese buyers going abroad. With a weak yen, rising land prices, and an inbound recovery as tailwinds, and the Bank of Japan's rate hike, currency-hedging costs, and Japan-specific rules such as the Foreign Exchange Act and the Important Land Survey Act, it explains why the decision should rest on real yield after hedging, not on headline figures.