Patience Realty's Japan Real Estate Intelligence Podcast

Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling.Articles discussed in episode:BOJ expected to lift policy rate to highest level since 1995 says Nikkei Shimbunhttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/boj-expected-to-lift-policy-rate-to-highest-level-since-1995-says-nikkei-shimbunBarclays sees dollar-yen staying close to 160 despite BOJ hike https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/barclays-sees-dollar-yen-staying-close-to-160-despite-boj-hike Greater Tokyo existing condo prices break six-year YoY growth streak says REINS https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-existing-condo-prices-break-six-year-yoy-growth-streak-says-reins Naphtha based waterproofing delays nearly 600 Japan condo repair projects https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/naphtha-based-waterproofing-delays-nearly-600-japan-condo-repair-projects Kita Aoyama 3 Chome redevelopment breaks ground for major mixed-use project https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/kita-aoyama-3-chome-redevelopment-breaks-ground-for-major-mixed-use-project The episode covers the Bank of Japan’s rate hike to one percent, Barclays’ view that dollar-yen may stay close to one sixty even after BOJ tightening, May REINS data showing softer Greater Tokyo existing condominium transactions, naphtha-based material delays affecting major condo repair projects, and the start of construction on the Kita Aoyama 3 Chome mixed-use redevelopment near Omotesando and Gaienmae.------Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help!Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling.Articles discussed in episode:As Japan mortgages get longer, negative equity risk moves into focushttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/as-japan-mortgages-get-longer-negative-equity-risk-moves-into-focus2025 Japan reverse mortgage demand softens as all-time applications top ten thousandhttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/2025-japan-reverse-mortgage-demand-softens-as-all-time-applications-top-ten-thousandTakanawa condo rebuild turns complicated land rights into freehold ownershiphttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/takanawa-condo-rebuild-turns-complicated-land-rights-into-freehold-ownershipAlpico launches real estate subsidiary to drive Nagano resort growthhttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/alpico-launches-real-estate-subsidiary-to-drive-nagano-resort-growthJapan may have finally left deflation behind says Jesper Kollhttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-may-have-finally-left-deflation-behind-says-jesper-kollThis week’s briefing covers the rapid rise of ultra-long mortgages in Japan, negative equity risk, softer fiscal 2025 reverse mortgage usage, a Takanawa condominium rebuild in Minato Ward, Alpico’s new real estate subsidiary for Nagano resort development, and Jesper Koll’s argument that Japan may finally be moving beyond deflation.-------Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions?Patience Realty is here to help!Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling.Articles discussed in episode:4 billion JPY Osaka condo sale sets new Kansai recordhttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/4-billion-jpy-osaka-condo-sale-sets-new-kansai-recordHigher property prices lift Japan brokerage revenue despite softer deal volumeshttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/higher-property-prices-lift-japan-brokerage-revenue-despite-softer-deal-volumesGreater Tokyo new single-family home average top JPY 50 million for first timehttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-new-single-family-home-average-top-jpy-50-million-for-first-timeHulic to redevelop Hands Shibuya site into hotel after 2026 closurehttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/hulic-to-redevelop-hands-shibuya-site-into-hotel-after-2026-closureYen at 160 draws a psychological line for Japanese householdshttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/yen-at-160-draws-a-psychological-line-for-japanese-householdsThis week’s briefing covers Osaka’s record-setting 4 billion yen condominium sale, Japan brokerage revenue gains despite softer transaction volumes, newly built single-family home prices crossing 50 million yen in Greater Tokyo, Hulic’s planned hotel redevelopment of the Hands Shibuya site, and why yen weakness near 160 to the dollar matters for households, investors and real estate.------Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions?Patience Realty is here to help!Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling. Articles discussed in episode: Greater Tokyo new condo supply increases as first-month sales softenhttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-new-condo-supply-increases-as-first-month-sales-softenFixed-term residential lease rents rise across Greater Tokyohttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/fixed-term-residential-lease-rents-rise-across-greater-tokyoHow one Japan condo HOA is investing repair reserveshttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/how-one-japan-condo-hoa-is-investing-repair-reservesRosewood to make Tokyo debut in Roppongi 5-Chome West redevelopmenthttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/rosewood-to-make-tokyo-debut-in-roppongi-5-chome-west-redevelopmentPatience Capital Group brings Golden Trail World Series to Myokohttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/patience-capital-group-brings-golden-trail-world-series-to-myoko-----Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions?Patience Realty is here to help!Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

Narrator voice is real with AI used for opening music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling.Closing music by Track Tribe with the song called Guess I’ll Never Know found on the YouTube Creator Studio audio library.Articles discussed in episode:Greater Tokyo condo transactions slip for first time in 18 monthshttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-condo-transactions-slip-for-first-time-in-18-monthsJapan redevelopment delays reach central Tokyo as building costs risehttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-redevelopment-delays-reach-central-tokyo-as-building-costs-riseKaruizawa Prince Shopping Plaza sets fourth straight sales recordhttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/karuizawa-prince-shopping-plaza-sets-fourth-straight-sales-recordReal wage gains not enough to lift Japan consumers says CLSAhttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/real-wage-gains-not-enough-to-lift-japan-consumers-says-clsaSanaenomics puts fragile recovery in Japan to the testhttps://www.patiencerealty.com/post/sanaenomics-puts-fragile-recovery-in-japan-to-the-testThis week’s briefing covers a slowdown in Greater Tokyo existing condominium transactions, continued price growth in the resale market, redevelopment delays caused by rising construction costs, record sales at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, pressure on Japanese households, and the broader question of whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s economic agenda can turn Japan’s fragile recovery into something more durable.Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help!Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

Narrator voice is real with AI used for music and sound effects. AI tools also used for script creation and sound leveling.Articles discussed in Episode 1:Existing condos in Greater Tokyo now carry higher price-earnings-ratios than new builds:https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/existing-condos-in-greater-tokyo-now-carry-higher-price-earnings-ratios-than-new-buildsJapan housing starts fall in fiscal 2025 as declines return across all segments:https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-housing-starts-fall-in-fiscal-2025-as-declines-return-across-all-segmentsJapan MLIT issues warning on crypto asset use in real estate transactions:https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-mlit-issues-warning-on-crypto-asset-use-in-real-estate-transactionsJapan non-resident real estate reporting rules explained:https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-non-resident-real-estate-reporting-rules-explainedMickey Mikitani explains why Rakuten keeps betting against the crowd:https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/micky-mikitani-explains-why-rakuten-keeps-betting-against-the-crowdThis week’s briefing covers rising condominium Price-Earnings Ratios in Greater Tokyo, weaker housing starts across Japan, tighter scrutiny of crypto asset use in real estate transactions, new reporting rules for non-resident property buyers, and a broader look at Rakuten founder Mickey Mikitani’s views on entrepreneurship, AI, and Japan’s economic future.---------Looking to buy or sell Japan property or need turn-key property management solutions? Patience Realty is here to help!Get in touch at www.patiencerealty.com

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