The updated price comparison of condominiums and offices in Asian countries.

Poste date: Thursday, April 23, 2015

The price of condominiums and offices in Japan is looking comparatively cheap in the international market.

According to a private research organization, the price of a newly-built condominium in Tokyo as of April 1, 2015 is less than half price of the same in Hong Kong when converted into Japanese Yen. Influenced by the weakening Yen, Japan market is looking quite attractive internationally, and this is resulting to an increase in inflow of overseas investment funds to Japan.



The Japan Real Estate Institute (Minato-ku, Tokyo) announced on May 28th that as of April 1st, the price index of newly-built condominiums in Hong Kong are equivalent to 234.9 when Tokyo is considered 100. This outcome shows an approximate 20% increase in difference between the two cities as compared to the figure recorded 6 months ago, on October 1st, 2014. The luxurious condominiums in Tokyo are also cheaper than those in Shanghai, Taipei, and Singapore.

The number of investments from Hong Kong and Taiwan has increased by twenty times since 2010 based on a figure disclosed by a private company. They believe it is due to the weakening yen as well as expectations influenced by the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. 

 

 Source : Japan Real Estate Institute  

 

Office rents in Tokyo are also looking quite affordable in the international market. The price index as of April 1st for office rent in Hong Kong and London are equivalent to 185.2 and 151.5 respectively while the same in Tokyo is 100.
 

Office rents in Tokyo, London, New York, and Hong Kong all declined after the Lehman shock. They have all begun to recover upwards, except for Japan, where the upturn trend of recovery is quite slow.

 

Exterior of Roi Vert Omotesando
Sale Property tag

Roi Vert Omotesand is 5 storied condominium with 17 units in total, built in November 1997, developed by Tokyo Tatemono Co, and bult by Toda Corporation. Located in a quiet residential area in Jingumae 3-chome, it is about an 8-minute walk from Omotesando Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza, Chiyoda and Hanzomon Lines, and about an 11-minute walk from Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line. The unit has separate storage room for exclusive usage right, parking spaces are available. It is allowed to keep pets. As part of the building's repair history, major repair work has been carried out in February 2016, and home delivery lockers replaced in March 2019.

JPY 228,800,000

Exterior of LEFOND libre Hamamatsucho canal marks
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The property is conveniently located in the Hamamatsucho area, which is currently undergoing a large-scale redevelopment project as of 2023. In addition to offices and commercial facilities, the property is within walking distance of the Kyu-Shibarikyu Onshi Park and the Tokyo Metropolitan Takeshiba Futo Park, offering a rich natural living environment in the heart of the city, as well as a waterfront lifestyle with a view of the canal and Tokyo Bay. The building is conveniently located with access to 6 stations and 7 train lines, including Hamamatsucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line, Hamamatsucho, Monorail Hamamatsucho, Daimon, Tamachi, Hinode and Mita Stations. The Ginza and Roppongi areas are also within living distance at approximately 3 km. The building, built in January 2016, is a 14-story reinforced concrete building with a total of 52 units, designed with hotel-like interior corridors.

JPY 60,000,000 - 99,500,000

Exterior of Ichigaya Homes
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Ichigaya Homes is a 12-storey apartment building completed in October 1976. The nearest station is an 8-minute walk from Shinjuku-Gyoenmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and also a 9-minute walk from Akebonobashi Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line. Facing the intersection of Yasukuni Dori and Gaien Nishi Dori (Tomihisacho Nishi), which is well established and expanded roads, the area is within easy reach of Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo's most vibrant stations, as well as the Shinjuku 3-chome shopping area and the Yotsuya area. It is also within walking distance of Shinjuku Gyoen, which offers a rich natural environment and seasonal beauty, despite being in the heart of the city.

JPY 75,000,000

Exterior of Park Court Azabujuban the Tower
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It is one of the Park Court branded luxury condominium apartments sold by Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co.,Ltd. Completed by Taisei Corporation. It is surrounded by busy and active Roppongi area, urban constructions such as Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Midtown, and rich nature of Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park within a walking distance. Hotel-like front desk services and common facilities such as guest rooms and various lounges are attractive. The dwelling units are mostly from 1LDK to 3LDK having 440 units in total. There are many embassies in the neighborhood giving very international atmosphere to the area. Azabujuban Shopping Street, where many old and modern stores are coexisting along sophisticated townscape, is within a living area. Supermarkets are close and support everyday life in the area. The refined locality and nicely designed facility give it the impression of Mansion House beyond the ordinary condo image making high quality urban life possible.

JPY 147,000,000 - 238,000,000

Exterior of Gardenhouse Shonan
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Construction was completed in March 1987. It is a part of townhouses consisting of 20 units. Each unit has a private garden, which can be used just like a detached house. Some units also come with a private rooftop terrace. One parking space is available and is free of charge. Pets are allowed (subject to restrictions in the management agreement). 17 minutes’ walk from Kugenuma Kaigan Station on the Odakyu Enoshima Line. 10 minutes’ bus ride + 8 minutes’ walk from Tsujido Station. 10 minutes’ walk from Kugenuma Kaigan Beach. 10 minutes’ drive from Terrace Mall Shonan.

JPY 39,800,000

Exterior of Pias Nishiazabu
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“Pierce Nishiazabu” was formerly sold by MORIMOTO Co.,Ltd.in November 2004. It features a building with stylish exposed concrete walls and a hotel-like indoor hallway. It is located in a quiet residential area of Nishi-Azabu 3-chome, within walking distance of Roppongi Hills and Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park. It is an apartment that can permit you to have a pet animal (with some restrictions by pet policies).

JPY 83,000,000