A Practical Directory of Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal Companies in Japan Introduction Real estate valuation plays an important role in Japanese commercial real estate investment. An investor may need an independent valuation when: For foreign investors, valuation can be particularly important because the Japanese market may involve: Japan has several large specialist appraisal firms … Read more
A Practical Directory of Japanese and International Law Firms Active in Commercial Real Estate Introduction Buying commercial real estate in Japan usually requires more than negotiating a price with the seller. A transaction can involve: Legal advisers therefore play an important role throughout the investment process. For foreign investors, the choice of law firm can … Read more
A Practical Directory of Megabanks, Trust Banks, Regional Banks, Foreign Banks and Other Real Estate Finance Providers Introduction Debt is a fundamental part of the Japanese commercial real estate market. Institutional acquisitions are commonly financed using a combination of: Equity Debt = Acquisition Capital But there is no single “real estate bank” in Japan. Potential … Read more
A Practical Directory of Domestic and Global Real Estate Investment Managers Active in Japan Introduction Foreign investors entering the Japanese commercial real estate market quickly encounter a wide range of companies described as: Asset Managers Investment Managers Fund Managers Investment Advisors and Real Estate Investment Management Firms. The terminology can be confusing. Some firms manage … Read more
A Practical Introduction to Japan’s Listed Real Estate Investment Trust Market Introduction Japan has one of the largest listed real estate investment trust markets in Asia. These investment vehicles are generally known as: J-REITs — Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts J-REITs own portfolios of income-producing real estate and allow investors to gain exposure to Japanese … Read more
A Practical Directory of Japan’s Leading Comprehensive Real Estate Developers Introduction Japan’s real estate industry includes some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated property developers. These companies do much more than construct buildings. A major Japanese real estate developer may be involved in: Some developers hold properties for decades. Others develop properties for sale. … Read more
Selected Companies Transforming Japan’s Real Estate Industry Through Data, AI and Digital Platforms Introduction Japan has one of the world’s largest real estate markets. Yet many parts of the industry have historically relied on: This has created significant opportunities for PropTech companies. PropTech — short for property technology — refers broadly to the use of … Read more
A Practical Guide to Property Management Companies and Property Management Services in Japan Introduction Property management is one of the most important components of commercial real estate ownership. A building can be located in an excellent market and purchased at an attractive price. But if the property is poorly managed, investment performance can deteriorate. Property … Read more
A Practical Directory of Japan’s Leading General Contractors and Their Role in Commercial Real Estate Development Introduction Foreign investors evaluating commercial real estate in Japan will frequently encounter the names of major Japanese construction companies. In Japan, large general contractors are commonly referred to as: ゼネコン — zenekon The term derives from “general contractor,” but … Read more
A Practical Directory of Domestic and International Real Estate Advisory Firms Active in the Japanese Investment Market Introduction Foreign investors entering Japan’s commercial real estate market quickly encounter a wide range of intermediaries. Some specialize in large institutional investment transactions. Others have strong relationships with Japanese corporations, private investors or domestic property owners. Global real … Read more