A Practical Guide for Institutional Real Estate Investors Introduction Investors entering Japan’s commercial real estate market quickly discover that not all acquisition opportunities reach the market in the same way. Some properties are acquired directly from developers as newly developed assets. Others are purchased from existing owners after the properties have already entered the investment … Read more
A Practical Guide for Institutional Real Estate Investors Introduction Investors active in Japan’s institutional real estate market may encounter the term forward commitment. In Japanese real estate investment practice, the term can have a broader meaning than simply purchasing a property that is still under development. For example, Japanese REIT disclosures may describe a forward … Read more
A Practical Guide to Brokers, Developers, Relationships and Development Acquisitions Introduction For many overseas investors entering Japan’s commercial real estate market, the first challenge is not evaluating an investment opportunity—it is finding one. Unlike some markets where institutional assets are broadly marketed, investment opportunities in Japan often reach investors through multiple acquisition channels. Understanding how … Read more
Choosing the right commercial real estate broker is one of the most important decisions an investor makes before acquiring a property in Japan. For many overseas investors, a broker is the first local professional they meet. The broker may introduce opportunities, explain the market, coordinate communication with sellers and help move a transaction from initial … Read more
Selecting the right commercial real estate asset manager is one of the most important decisions an institutional investor can make when entering the Japanese real estate market. For overseas investors in particular, the asset manager may become far more than an external service provider. The asset manager may effectively become the investor’s local investment platform … Read more
For many overseas investors, entering Japan’s commercial real estate market involves much more than identifying an attractive property. Successful investments typically require a team of local professionals who understand the market, structure transactions, coordinate due diligence, and manage assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Although every investment is unique, the overall process follows a broadly similar … Read more