<p>2022 was a record-breaking year for Prime Central London (PCL). Buyers spent almost &pound;5.2 billion on homes last year, 9% higher than in 2021, already a strong year, and the highest amount spent for more than ten years. Even in 2014, when sales reached
    &pound;4.94 billion, 5% less was spent than in 2022.</p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/drt5ol8ck/image/upload/v1673866400/videos/APAC%20Articles/JLL_PCL_Report_Q4_2022.pdf" target="_blank">
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<p><a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5c2aeccd86c64c6abe619f4e73b8b183" target="_blank"><button class="Button primary">View the full report</button></a></p><br /><p><strong>The JLL Big Six Residential Report compares activity, prices, and rents across six UK cities outside London:
        Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester. This report incorporates data from the JLL UK
        Cities index, comparing changes in prices and rents across mainstream and prime developments in each
        city.</strong></p><p>In the last ten years UK cities have recorded some of the highest increases in new residents. Figures from the 2021 census show that across England &amp; Wales more than 33.6 million people, over 56% of the population, lived in cities, 2 million more
    than in 2011.</p><p>With the pandemic accelerating the adoption of hybrid working some questioned the future of urban living. But the influx of new residents heading for our regional cities proves there is more to city living than just the attraction of a short commute.</p><p>Demand for homes has risen across our Big Six cities this year. Back in 2020 and early 2021 we saw an acceleration in the number of households looking to leave urban areas and escape to the country. Yet 2022 has firmly signalled the return to the city.
    Students and young professionals are returning in their droves. Rents have risen this year across all our Big Six cities and the new homes market, both build-to-sell and build-to-rent has seen activity increase too.</p><p>Help to Buy has been a key source of demand for city centre new build over the last ten years. Across the four English cities, over 13,200 equity loans have been issued on Help to Buy homes since the beginning of the scheme. &nbsp;But with 31 October
    marking the end of Help to Buy registrations nationally we were already anticipating interest from first-time buyers would fall in 2023. Combine this with recent rate rises and we expect the number of first-time buyers could fall further.&nbsp;But
    with fewer households buying homes we anticipate demand for rental properties will increase.</p><p>Almost 100,000 homes have been completed in the city centres of the Big Six in the last ten years.</p><p>Demand for homes has meant prices achieved in the last three years have risen by an average of 14.6%. The JLL Cities index, which values new flats in each city shows prices have risen by between 4.9% and 17.6%.</p><p>Demand for rental properties has increased too. With rents rising by an average of 15.4% across the Big Six. Leeds recorded the highest annual increase in rents, with scarcity of stock pushing average rents for new homes in the city up by more than 20%
    in summer 2022 compared with the same period a year earlier.</p><br /><p><a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5c2aeccd86c64c6abe619f4e73b8b183" target="_blank"><button class="Button primary">View the full report</button></a></p>

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The JLL Big Six Residential Report compares activity, prices, and rents across six UK cities outside London: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester.

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JLL UK House Price Forecasts - Housing set for a correction, not a crash

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Housing set for a correction, not a crash

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UK Residential Forecast 2022 – 2026

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<p>Real estate in the United Kingdom (UK) has always been a hit for Malaysian property investors. Besides being viewed as a highly-favoured study destination, UK real estate had always boasted strong capital growth and steady rental yield.</p><p>However, with the noise on UK&rsquo;s withdrawal from the European Union (Brexit), coupled with the upcoming challenging winter season and rise in Covid-19 cases which Prime Minister Boris Johnson has labelled a second wave of virus, will the UK retain its appeal as a property investment hotspot?</p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1601366574/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/utbt8syv2n6ulzxgyy4n.png" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is noteworthy that UK house prices soared to record highs last month since 2016 August despite the Covid-19 crisis, with market observers attributing this to the stamp duty cut and pent up demand.</p><p>Whether this trend is a flash in the pan is anyone&rsquo;s guess.</p><p><strong>Slight recovery in 2022</strong></p><p>Property consultancy firm JLL Research head of UK Living Research Nick Whitten points out that UK is the sixth largest economy in the world, with London being the capital city. Other notable cities include Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol and Edinburgh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1601366547/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/k6jhwdocvsaviqdti6ei.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whitten is more conservative about the market. The lockdown period severely affected transaction volume and he expects average house prices to drop about 8% this year, remaining flat in 2021 before recovering to 3% in 2022 and 5% in 2023 and 2024.</p><p>For Greater London and prime Central London, he sees prices rising as high as 6% and 7% respectively, in 2022.</p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1601366595/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/orvmdddzhvif1erbtcnj.jpg" /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1601366627/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/qntemf2vwklwbbrzgrli.jpg" /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1601366650/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/f7qewnp2iorbdi0rkqor.jpg" /></p><p>What investors should note are areas marked for regeneration. The infrastructure in these areas is being upgraded by public initiatives and new homes built by private enterprises.</p><p>&ldquo;Notable hotspots include Whitechapel with the upcoming Crossrail station that connects East and West London on high speed rail. In 2016, JLL produced a research report which reviewed all the 42 Crossrail stations. This document researched aspects like price growth, rental demand, lifestyle and the general impact on the area. Whitechapel was in the top spot for price growth out of all 42 stations,&rdquo; says Whitten.</p><p>Whitechapel is located two minutes away from the City of London and three minutes from Canary Wharf, one of the three core Financial and Business Services (F&amp;BS) employment locations in London in large part responsible for the capital&rsquo;s emergence as Europe&rsquo;s premier financial centre.</p><p>Will London remain a good property investment choice? JLL Property Services Malaysia Lead of International Residential Christine Wong believes so, thanks to its undervalued currency, relatively cheaper stamp duty compared to other major cities and strong economic fundamentals.</p><p>&ldquo;The 2020 UK Budget has announced a 2% rise in stamp duty for foreign buyers effective April 2021 &mdash; completed purchases before that date will pay the same as domestic investors. The Sterling Pound is also undervalued with the pound to dollar exchange rate at US$1.40 as compared to May this year at US$1.23 and pre-Brexit in 2016 at US$1.48,&rdquo; says Wong.</p><p>Contributed by NATALIE KHOO / EDGEPROP.MY</p><p>Published on September 25, 2020</p>

Expected price growth for UK properties in 2022

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<p>While London continues to entice property buyers and investors from all over the world, some savvy ones are looking outside the capital where prices tend to be cheaper &ndash; &lsquo;where prices are seen as better value 58% migration into areas like Staines-upon-Thames is from London&rsquo;.</p><p>Not only are prices lower once you leave the city, but many prefer the quieter suburbs and the slower pace of live living on the outskirts of a major city like London. The suburbs have an abundance of green space, parkland and a wider range of schools and other amenities which have proven more important than ever.</p><p>Thankfully there a number of leafy areas on the outskirts of London to choose from.</p><p>One such place is&nbsp;<strong>Staines-upon-Thames</strong>, a picturesque town nestled on the outskirts of London, on the River Thames yet only a 35 minute train ride from the city centre.</p><p><strong>This part of the UK enjoys average residential values that are &pound;100,000 (S$180,000) less than in central London.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1598940011/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/vjpyql8ourjx5gba23uz.jpg" width="670" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Hidden gem</strong></p><p><strong>Eden Grove</strong>&nbsp;is one such development that could tick all the boxes for investors looking for lower prices than the capital, a new-build complex and plenty of perks for residents including a gym, co-working space, private cinema, landscaped gardens and a 24-hour concierge.</p><p>Launching in September, Lavender House will be the first phase of the Eden Grove development.</p><p>It will be the tallest residential building in Staines-upon-Thames offering spectacular views of the countryside.</p><p>It sits in the beautiful Surrey countryside neighbouring historical Ascot and Windsor with Windsor Castle only 14 minutes by car along with the famous Eton College.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1598940027/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/smiu8tpmdf1ghaubtfal.png" width="670" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are also more than 20 independent schools within a six-mile radius while Heathrow Airport is a 10-minute drive away.</p><p><em>&ldquo;It is a rarity to find a premium newly built residential opportunity not only just a short walk from the River Thames and in close proximity to the English countryside but also benefiting from exceptional transport links to Central London and Heathrow Airport.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em><strong>Paul Vallone, Executive Chairman St Edward</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1598940052/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/mkc37t8ubvws0bmehrjf.jpg" width="670" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Growth potential</strong></p><p>Not only is it a pleasant residential area but Staines-upon-Thames is the number one growth area in the UK for new companies to set up. including world-class businesses&nbsp;<strong>Netflix, Samsung and BP</strong>.</p><p>Given this, Staines-upon-Thames is in the top 10% locations across the UK for economic growth potential.</p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1598940086/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/yjkkjgzc8pvbrqfnhhka.png" width="670" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another strong point is the growth potential of property prices in Staines-upon-Thames.</p><p>Property values in the area has grown 22% in the last five years and are forecast to grow by a healthy 7.6% a year from 2020 to 2024. This offers plenty of upside for capital growth while providing decent rental income.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>&lsquo;&rsquo;We expect history to repeat itself with Greater London and South East locations performing the strongest as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, just as they did coming out of the Global Financial Crisis. Once the dust settles house prices and rents will begin to grow again from as soon as 2021 in locations with strong demand fundamentals such as Staines-upon-Thames.&rsquo;&rsquo;</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Nick Whitten &ndash; UK Head of Residential JLL Research</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>A one-bedroom apartment is expected to earn up to &pound;1,575 a month in rent while a two-bed is estimated to earn around &pound;2,000 a month.</strong></p><p>The developer of Lavender House is St Edward which is a joint venture company between M&amp;G Investments, owned by Prudential, and property developer Berkley.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1598940112/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/utq0geto2rrnx0wstsqt.jpg" width="670" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While London has always attracted global property buyers, a new breed of overseas investor is now looking further afield at the hidden gems that the UK has to offer. These come with an enticing combination of lower prices and greater growth potential.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more details about&nbsp;<strong>Eden Grove</strong>,<br />you may contact Christine Wong (REN06667)<br />M: +6012 908 6318<br />E:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wong.christine@ap.jll.com">wong.christine@ap.jll.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Attend the Malaysia launch on 19-20 September 2020, 10am-6pm</strong></p><p><a href="https://internationalresidential.jll.com.my/event-calendar/20/sep/2020/eden-grove"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Register here.</span></strong></a></p>

Spreading your property wings outside London

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<p><strong>In recent years, London has seen phenomenal growth in property prices which is testimony to its economic stability and attractiveness as a great place to live. This has put it firmly on the radar of property investors, keen to tap into these rising prices while also earning a decent yield from rental income.</strong></p><p><strong>Foreign buyers particularly like investing in London, and strong overseas demand is helping to keep property prices in the capital edging upwards. Many are drawn to its glitzy and star-studded districts like Chelsea and Kensington.</strong></p><p><strong>But there are a wide number of areas being regenerated across the city by the UK government which could attract even more buyers to invest.</strong></p><p><strong>These regeneration projects tend to be in older neighbourhoods in need of fresh capital to help revitalise them and spark economic growth. This provides an excellent opportunity to invest as property prices are generally lower than other parts of the city, but offer greater potential for capital growth.</strong></p><p>Billions of pounds are being invested across many parts of London including its East End. This money will go towards improvements to infrastructure and amenities in those areas and create increased demand for housing. Developers in the UK are often instructed not just to build residential buildings, but also to create new community hubs for residents to live, work and play as part of the regeneration.</p><p><strong>TwelveTrees Park</strong>&nbsp;is being built in the borough of&nbsp;<strong>Newham</strong>, in the heart of London&rsquo;s East End where a number of these regeneration projects are happening. It&rsquo;s one of the most highly anticipated large-scale developments in London given its enviable location and connectivity.</p><p>Newham is already home to a highly-successful regeneration project in the form of Olympic Park which was revitalised for the 2012 Olympic games. More than &pound;1billion is now being spent on developing the park further.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Growth potential</strong></p><p>Newham&rsquo;s population is expected to grow in the next few years to more than 380,000 making it comparable to many of the UK&rsquo;s smaller cities. This will create a need for more housing in the area, including new builds like TwelveTrees Park.</p><p>Figures show that house prices in this area have already been growing strongly and should continue to do so as the regeneration projects take shape.</p><p><strong>Property buyers are likely to be drawn to TwelveTrees Park because of its connectivity to other parts of London and the enviable greenery it offers, along with its growth potential.</strong></p><p>This new development will be set in 12 acres of open green space that includes landscaped gardens and a WiFi enabled park. In fact, more than half of TwelveTrees Park will be dedicated to green space.</p><p>The ambitious development will include around 3,800 homes &ndash; a mix of studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments along with exclusive penthouses &ndash; spread across the vast green space. This offers plenty of price points for property investors for TwelveTrees Park, which will be completed by 2024.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597741112/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/emjiboh41rdcttvcexkm.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Getting connected</strong></p><p>Connectivity is a strong point of TwelveTrees Park, as it&rsquo;s only a one-minute walk from West Ham station, which is linked to five rail and tube lines offering fast and regular links to the city centre and beyond.</p><p><strong>The location also has quick access to the high-speed Crossrail network, while London City Airport is just 10 minutes away. Investors like to buy properties close to public transport as it makes them much easier to rent out.</strong></p><p>Those living in the development will have access to a residents&rsquo; gym, business lounge, screening room and 24-hour concierge service. Such features are attractive to tenants and should help achieve higher rental incomes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sweet spot</strong></p><p><em>&ldquo;Twelve Trees Park (TTP) hits the mark on three different distinct criteria &ndash; location, transportation and regeneration. With 5 lines connecting this mixed-use development to the rest of the city, TTP will be known as one of the top connected development in London and a jewel in the rejuvenation of East London.&rdquo; said Christine Wong, Head of International Residential, JLL Malaysia.</em></p><p><em><strong>As TwelveTrees Park enters its early sale period, now is seen as an excellent time to gain a first-mover advantage and invest. The growth potential and location are major attractions likely to spark strong demand.</strong></em></p>

London’s regeneration projects spell capital growth

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<p>Tokyo&rsquo;s bay area &lsquo;Shibaura&rsquo; has great investment potential and is expected to see further growth due to multiple redevelopment projects. Learn more by watching the recording from our webinar.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JSMMadg2SIY" width="560"></iframe></div><p>We were discussing about the impact of redevelopment in Shibaura and introduced Branz Tower Shibaura, one of the latest projects by TOKYU LAND CORPORATION.</p><p>Branz Tower Shibaura is a high-end residential located in Minato-ku, developed by TOKYU LAND CORPORATION. The freehold development consists of 482 exclusive apartments and is located near Tamachi Station and with JR Yamanote Line still in the pipeline. Situated in the center of Tokyo, the development allows residents to gain easy access to vibrant Shibuya, Ginza Shopping area and Otemachi, Shinbashi Office area.</p><p>The 32 floors height tower also equipped with fascinated common facilities including crown terrace, crown lounge, fitness studio, guest room etc.</p>

Branz Tower Shibaura Showroom Walkthrough

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<div><div id="block-system-main"><article id="node-657" about="/news/2020/08/12/soho-apartments-make-smart-property-choice" typeof="sioc:Item foaf:Document" data-sf-ec-immutable=""><div><div><div property="content:encoded"><p>Given how unique and trendy they are, Soho apartments are proving popular with buyers. They are ideal for those who want to work from home, along with urbanites who enjoy city living.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>So what exactly is a Soho apartment?</strong></p><p>The term stands for Small Office, Home Office (Soho) which highlights perfectly their dual use of being a comfortable place to live in while also providing plenty of space to work in.</p><p>Feature-wise, Soho apartments tend to have high ceilings similar to loft-style apartments. With this generous vertical space, you can customize your living and working areas according to your needs and likes. Some buyers install platform beds high up and have their office space below.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Why are they so attractive?</strong></p><p>Our working lives are becoming more flexible and many more people now have the opportunity to work from home on a regular basis. This was a trend before Covid-19 and has now accelerated as employees are given the freedom to work more from home.</p><p>Others who are self-employed or run their own business may choose to work from home permanently, along with freelancers and those working in the gig economy. This means that more and more of us are using our homes as offices.</p><p>A Soho apartment offers the best of both worlds. Ample working space and the flexibility of being able to live there too. They are also attractive to urbanites &ndash; people who enjoy living in or very close to the city centre as most Soho apartments are built in these areas. Having the city on your doorstep and all its amenities like shopping malls, cinemas, bars and restaurants can be hugely appealing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Why buy one?</strong></p><p>Soho apartments are considered value for money given their sought-after city locations and combined usage as a comfortable living and working space.</p><p>Plus, having that vertical space gives you a unique opportunity to get creative. You may want to install full-length wall bookshelves with rolling ladders. Or you could put in wall mounts to hang up your bikes to save floor space. You could even set up a projector screen on one of the high walls for home movies.</p><p>Another attraction to Soho apartments are the facilities normally included within the development. These range from private meeting rooms and lounges, which makes life even easier for you whether you are working, playing or socialising.</p><p>Widya Lesta, Head of International Residential, Singapore, said: &ldquo;Soho apartments are really hitting the sweet spot right now given the rising number of people who are using their homes as offices. It is a trend that is likely to be long term as the future of work changes and becomes more flexible.&rdquo;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Where are they being built?</strong></p><p>While Soho apartments and loft living are normally associated with New York&rsquo;s Manhattan district, this popular property type has now popped up in virtually every major city across the globe. In Asia, Soho apartments are proving a big hit with young people, urbanites and those who are part of the gig economy &ndash; working flexible hours and locations.</p><p>In Japan, we are working with property developer Keihan Real Estate which is building a 12-storey residential development in Osaka&rsquo;s trendy Nishi district. It will include studio apartments, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units and should be completed by early 2021. Osaka is one of the fastest growing cities in Japan but average property prices are about 30% cheaper than in Tokyo.</p><p><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597223347/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/fm7hv4so8n2ubaysgbps.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ljbpuc2DebQ" width="560"></iframe></div><p>If you want to know more about Soho apartments and buying opportunities, please&nbsp;<a href="https://internationalresidential.jll.com.my/event-calendar/24/aug/2020/high-horie">register&nbsp;</a>for our webinar on 24 August 2020 at 5pm</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Christine Wong (REN06667)</strong><br /><strong>M: +6012 908 6318</strong><br /><strong>E:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wong.christine@ap.jll.com">wong.christine@ap.jll.com</a></strong></p><div><br /></div></div></div></div></article></div></div><div>&nbsp;</div>

Soho apartments make a smart property choice

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<p>International investors are targeting Japan&rsquo;s &lsquo;living&rsquo; sectors - new niches in the residential market which are being driven by demographics and changing lifestyles.</p><p>In June last year, Aberdeen Standard and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Real Estate Investment Management announced a joint venture to invest in multifamily, senior housing, student housing and corporate housing in Japan, primarily in Tokyo and Osaka.</p><p>Multifamily is rapidly becoming an institutional real estate sector in Japan, with vehicles launched by groups such as UBS and Nuveen, however senior living, student accommodation and co-living are establishing their credentials.</p><p>&ldquo;In terms of yields, these three sectors can offer investors a 50-100 bps premium over the multifamily sector, which ought to draw out more interest in these sectors over the longer term, says Koji Naito, director of JLL Capital Markets, Japan.</p><p>Japan is famously the world&rsquo;s oldest nation, with 35 million people aged over 65, and its rapid ageing is driving demand for senior housing, primarily in the aged care sector - nursing homes rather than independent living accommodation for retired people.</p><p>Aged care, especially that catering for the over-75s, is booming, says Nick Wilson, head of Asia Pacific capital markets research at JLL.</p><p>&ldquo;The government is not rolling out many public sector facilities and instead is providing development incentives to encourage more private facilities. With long wait times in the public sector, demand is rising.&rdquo;</p><h4>&nbsp;</h4><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Foreign student accommodation and co-living spaces</span></strong></p><p>Japan is targeting an increase in foreign students in order to promote itself as an international&nbsp;location. It is seeking at least 300,000 foreign students each year and fell only slightly short in 2019, with 298,980 registered.</p><p>Domestic investors Itochu Corporation and Mizuho Financial Group have launched student housing brands, as has international sector specialist GSA, in partnership with Star Asia Group.</p><p>&ldquo;In Japan, the current stock of student housing is very old and outdated, which is normally unacceptable for overseas students. Due to the growing number of international students, investors can see a huge opportunity for the sector, to meet the need for high-quality properties,&rdquo; says Naito.</p><p>Modern specialist student accommodation may also attract Japanese students,&rdquo; says Wilson.</p><p>&ldquo;Domestic and overseas students may find it difficult to get leases with private landlords, who often require additional insurance or deposits. The upfront costs to get into private rentals is usually around three to five months of rent. Student housing concepts bypass this hefty upfront cost and provide furniture and utilities, making them a turnkey solution.&rdquo;</p><p>Co-living, where landlords provide shared services and facilities for renters of small residential units, is at its early stages in Japan, which is &ldquo;behind other global markets,&rdquo; says Naito. However, a number of domestic co-living brands have been launched, including Sakura House and Bamboo House, both of which started out providing rental apartments to foreigners, but which have branched out into the new sector.</p><p>Shared housing is less common in Japan than in other developed nations, but the rise of the sharing economy is likely to encourage new modes of living. Co-living also bypasses the up-front expenses required by private residential landlords.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Finding&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">right</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;resources for new living sectors</span></strong></h4><p>A key differentiator for all three living sectors is their operational requirements.</p><p>Aged care facilities require specialist staff and management, as does student housing. The most successful co-living brands offer the same services over multiple locations. However the operational element of these businesses is not necessarily a negative for real estate investors,&rdquo; says Naito.</p><p>&ldquo;Many properties in these sectors are owned by the operators, so a relationship with operators is potentially one of the best ways to source product.&rdquo;</p><p>&nbsp;&ldquo;Student housing and aged care are usually leased on long term agreements. For aged care leases can be more than 20 years, so there are additional benefits from a long-term investment standpoint,&rdquo; says Wilson.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more information about Japan investment opportunities, you may contact JLL International Residential at +603 2260 0700 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wong.christine@ap.jll.com"><strong>wong.christine@ap.jll.com</strong></a>.</p>

Foreign investors spot opportunity in Japan’s ‘living’ sector

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