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BOJ Rate Hike, Yen Still Near 160, Greater Tokyo Condo Sales Break Six-Year Streak and More.

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 Shimbun https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/boj-expected-to-lift-policy-rate-to-highest-level-since-1995-says-nikkei-shimbun [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/boj-expected-to-lift-policy-rate-to-highest-level-since-1995-says-nikkei-shimbun] Barclays 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 [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 [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 [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 [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 [http://www.patiencerealty.com]

Alpico’s Nagano Development, 50 Year Mortgages, Japan’s End of Deflation Argument and More

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 focus https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/as-japan-mortgages-get-longer-negative-equity-risk-moves-into-focus [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/as-japan-mortgages-get-longer-negative-equity-risk-moves-into-focus] 2025 Japan reverse mortgage demand softens as all-time applications top ten thousand https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/2025-japan-reverse-mortgage-demand-softens-as-all-time-applications-top-ten-thousand [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/2025-japan-reverse-mortgage-demand-softens-as-all-time-applications-top-ten-thousand] Takanawa condo rebuild turns complicated land rights into freehold ownership https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/takanawa-condo-rebuild-turns-complicated-land-rights-into-freehold-ownership [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/takanawa-condo-rebuild-turns-complicated-land-rights-into-freehold-ownership] Alpico launches real estate subsidiary to drive Nagano resort growth https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/alpico-launches-real-estate-subsidiary-to-drive-nagano-resort-growth [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/alpico-launches-real-estate-subsidiary-to-drive-nagano-resort-growth] Japan may have finally left deflation behind says Jesper Koll https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-may-have-finally-left-deflation-behind-says-jesper-koll [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-may-have-finally-left-deflation-behind-says-jesper-koll] This 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 [http://www.patiencerealty.com]

Osaka Condo Price Record, Tokyo SFH Prices and Yen Weakness

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 record https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/4-billion-jpy-osaka-condo-sale-sets-new-kansai-record [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/4-billion-jpy-osaka-condo-sale-sets-new-kansai-record] Higher property prices lift Japan brokerage revenue despite softer deal volumes https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/higher-property-prices-lift-japan-brokerage-revenue-despite-softer-deal-volumes [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/higher-property-prices-lift-japan-brokerage-revenue-despite-softer-deal-volumes] Greater Tokyo new single-family home average top JPY 50 million for first time https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-new-single-family-home-average-top-jpy-50-million-for-first-time [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-new-single-family-home-average-top-jpy-50-million-for-first-time] Hulic to redevelop Hands Shibuya site into hotel after 2026 closure https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/hulic-to-redevelop-hands-shibuya-site-into-hotel-after-2026-closure [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/hulic-to-redevelop-hands-shibuya-site-into-hotel-after-2026-closure] Yen at 160 draws a psychological line for Japanese households https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/yen-at-160-draws-a-psychological-line-for-japanese-households [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/yen-at-160-draws-a-psychological-line-for-japanese-households] This 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 [http://www.patiencerealty.com]

Myoko Goes Global, Tokyo Condo Supply Rises and Fixed-Term Rents Climb

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 soften https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-new-condo-supply-increases-as-first-month-sales-soften [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-new-condo-supply-increases-as-first-month-sales-soften] Fixed-term residential lease rents rise across Greater Tokyo https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/fixed-term-residential-lease-rents-rise-across-greater-tokyo [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/fixed-term-residential-lease-rents-rise-across-greater-tokyo] How one Japan condo HOA is investing repair reserves https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/how-one-japan-condo-hoa-is-investing-repair-reserves [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/how-one-japan-condo-hoa-is-investing-repair-reserves] Rosewood to make Tokyo debut in Roppongi 5-Chome West redevelopment https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/rosewood-to-make-tokyo-debut-in-roppongi-5-chome-west-redevelopment [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/rosewood-to-make-tokyo-debut-in-roppongi-5-chome-west-redevelopment] Patience Capital Group brings Golden Trail World Series to Myoko https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/patience-capital-group-brings-golden-trail-world-series-to-myoko [https://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 [http://www.patiencerealty.com]

Tokyo Condo Prices Slip, Redevelopment Delays and Japan’s Fragile Recovery

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 months https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-condo-transactions-slip-for-first-time-in-18-months [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/greater-tokyo-condo-transactions-slip-for-first-time-in-18-months] Japan redevelopment delays reach central Tokyo as building costs rise https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-redevelopment-delays-reach-central-tokyo-as-building-costs-rise [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/japan-redevelopment-delays-reach-central-tokyo-as-building-costs-rise] Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza sets fourth straight sales record https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/karuizawa-prince-shopping-plaza-sets-fourth-straight-sales-record [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/karuizawa-prince-shopping-plaza-sets-fourth-straight-sales-record] Real wage gains not enough to lift Japan consumers says CLSA https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/real-wage-gains-not-enough-to-lift-japan-consumers-says-clsa [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/real-wage-gains-not-enough-to-lift-japan-consumers-says-clsa] Sanaenomics puts fragile recovery in Japan to the test https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/sanaenomics-puts-fragile-recovery-in-japan-to-the-test [https://www.patiencerealty.com/post/sanaenomics-puts-fragile-recovery-in-japan-to-the-test] This 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 [http://www.patiencerealty.com]