Buy & Invest Guide

We will work to help you as a supporter of your asset management.

When you enlist KEN to assist your investment, and English-speaking agent will assist you through to the completion of the contract. Many of our staff are highly skilled in English through study abroad and are familiar with global business customs, in addition to Japanese business formalities.

Support by specialists in lease evaluation

At investing to real estate, an investor must consider who the best partner is to maintain its value while attaining best yield. As member of the leading total real estate service for high-grade property in Tokyo, our agent team from various department will be the one for him. For professional investors, our agents support them with Ken Corporation’s network of luxury listings and unique client database. Services include business income/expenditure to tenant mediation, as well as the formulation and launch of purchase /sale strategies. Let us explain how each department will support you.

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We support those who are considering owning property in the city centre.

Analysis is key for success in the real estate investment market. We support those considering owning real estate in the city center by using data provided in the KEN Residential Market Report, created by KEN Real Estate Investment Advisors. KEN Residential Market Report offers a range of data that the KEN Corporation has accumulated from its experiences and expertise in the business market. Statistics are summarized by wards and high grade residential areas, offering details on market trends in central Tokyo. The report discusses the current state of Tokyo’s real estate market in terms of transition of vacancy rate, rent trends, market overview, residential contract trends and other essential statistics exclusively from the KEN Group. Explanations are provided in Japanese and English to welcome non-Japanese investors.

Information of
ken residential market report

There are two types of market reports, Tokyo 11 Wards Version and High Grade Residential Areas Version. They are published four times a year (February, May, August, and November).

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Support by specialists in lease evaluation

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Leasing

We have 3 departments and 7 branch offices that recruit tenant, for residential and office use. Each of the 3 department has different specialty:

1. International Leasing Department

KEN is a pioneer in foreigner lease. Based on the largest force of salespeople in the industry and superbly good information about properties, KEN supplies the best living environment for all residents including those from foreign corporations, ambassadors and legations, government agencies and others. Based on this experience KEN produces reliable answers to clients detailed inquiries relating to planning and valuation of high-class residential lease properties in the city center and environs (including the Yokohama area).

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2. Leasing Department

As a pioneer of lease agency KEN is used by people from all areas in the high grade lease agency field where it assists Japanese people seeking high level residential space; and KEN continues to maintain a top share in the industry. KEN offers rental property planning and assessments including lifestyle approaches showing why people with income continue to use leases rather than property purchase.

3. Office Leasing Department

As well as Japanese corporations KEN responds to foreign financed corporations, foreign delegations, government agencies and others with varied and constantly changing office needs. With office rental the market changes greatly within six months. KEN supplies extremely important client data. For residential lease and office lease, introductions are offered by the corporate sales division to principal contacts.

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Management

For management of property and leasing condition, we have Residential Property Management Dept. and Building Management Dept., which handle rent and repairs.
The RPMD offers residential management to single unit homes, condominiums, and entire apartment complex. Satisfying residents with service such as English speaking staff members, and 24/7, 365 day support, which in turn offer peace of mind to owners. If you need property management support or subleasing partner, we have affiliated professionals in our group as well.

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Development

If you need strategic partners to develop/renovate property in Tokyo, we have the Planning Department. Our planning strength lies in the ability to identify properties in metropolitan areas that have the potential to attract customers on long term basis. We boast a vast amount of data accumulated from the company’s long from of research and analysis in various areas, as well as client-related information. The data is leveraged to provide business owners with comprehensive real estate solutions from product concept, business planning, design, facilities and operational management.

Information of ken residential market report

Tokyo 11 Wards Version
High-class real estate data in 3 major wards Real estate data in major Tokyo wards
  • Total (Chiyoda, Minato, Shinjuku, Bunkyo, Shinagawa, Meguro, Ota, Setagaya, Shibuya)
  • In major 3 wards (Minato, Setagaya, Shibuya)
  • Chiyoda
  • Chuo
  • Minato
  • Shinjuku
  • Bunkyo
  • Shinagawa
  • Meguro
  • Ota
  • Setagaya
  • Shibuya
  • Suginami
High Grade
Residential Areas Version
High Grade Residential Areas Version
  • 8 areas
  • 3A areas
  • Akasaka,Roppongiarea
  • Azabu,Hirooarea
  • Aoyama,Harajukuarea
  • ShirokaneTakanawa area
  • Bay area
  • Ichigaya,Banchoarea
  • Shoto,Yoyogiueharaarea
  • Setagaya area
Data
Statistics on mainstream residences by wards (under 300,000 yen/month rent and under 30 tsubo※)

Average rent, Average size, Average unit price for size (annual and quarterly), Transition of vacancy rate (quarterly)

Statistics on high-grade residences by wards (over 300,000 yen/month rent and over 30 tsubo※)

Average rent, Average size, Average unit price for size (annual and quarterly), Transition of vacancy rate (quarterly), Number of new registered properties(annual and quarterly)

※1 tsubo = about 3.3 square meters

Price
Tokyo 11 Wards Version

220,000 JPY

Tokyo 11 Wards Version
+ High Grade Residential Areas Version

440,000 JPY

※The “High Grade Residential Areas Version” is
not available separately.