Fast Market Research recommends "Japan Real Estate Report Q4 2014" from Business Monitor International, now available

Boston, MA -- (SBWire) -- 08/27/2014 --Global interest in Japan's commercial real estate sector continues to grow with the country fast becoming one of the most sought after locations for real estate investors. 2014 is shaping up to be a more conservative year for the industry as slower economic growth leads to a more conservative business environment.

With a focus on the three principal cities of Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka, the Q4 2014 Japan Real Estate report covers the property fundamentals of the commercial real estate market rental market and examines the office, retail, industrial and construction segments throughout the country.

View Full Report Details and Table of Contents

A weakening retail market and a slowing economy are the main concerns for Japan's commercial real estate sector over the coming months with the introduction of a new sales tax creating a further drag on demand for commercial real estate space on top of a gradual slow-down in GDP growth.

As such, rental rate growth is set to be predominantly flat over the remainder of 2014 as the real estate sector adapts to a more conservative business environment than the one seen in 2013.

Despite the headwinds on the horizon, we expect Japan to retain its status as a relative safe-haven within the Asian commercial real estate market with Tokyo in particular continuing to enjoy its reputation as one of the most sought after global locations for real estate investment. The capital recorded the third highest sales volume of any city worldwide in 2013, after New York and London with the city witnessing high demand for office space in particular.

The growing Japanese real estate investment trust (J-REIT) market adds further shine to the investment outlook, with the market attracting interest from a number of major global financial players.

Recent Developments:

- Germany-based Union Investment Real Estate has acquired an office property in central Tokyo for EUR127mn (USD172.23mn) from Alpha Investment Partners. The 53,000-square-foot asset is the latest deal in the Asia...

The Japan Real Estate Report features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s market assessment and independent forecasts of major construction projects in the residential and commercial markets, plus rental prices and yields in major cities. The report critically analyses the prospects for real estate within the broader economic and financial context - both domestic and global - via our econometrically-modelled and clearly explained banking and economic forecasts and follows this through to evaluate the implications for REITs.

BMI's Japan Real Estate Report provides industry professionals and strategists, sector analysts, business investors, trade associations and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the real estate industry in Japan.

Key Benefits

- Benchmark BMI's independent real estate industry forecasts for Japan to test other views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic business planning in the Japanese real estate market.
- Target business opportunities and risks in Japan through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, projects and investments.
- Assess the activities, strategy and market position of your competitors, partners and clients via our Company Profiles (inc. SWOTs, KPIs and latest activity).

Coverage

BMI Industry View

Summary of BMI's key industry forecasts, views and trend analysis covering real estate and construction, regulatory changes, major investments and projects and significant national and multinational company developments.

Industry SWOT Analysis

Analysis of the major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats within the real estate sector and within the broader political, financial, economic and business environment.

Market Overview

Overview of the real estate sector, including analysis of existing/planned real estate developments and emerging industry trends in the office, industrial and commercial sectors.

Market Analysis

Features detailed city-level data and analysis on rental prices, yields, contract terms and real estate availability with separate chapters covering the office, retail and industrial sub-sectors.

Industry Forecast Scenario

Historical data series (2010-2012) and forecasts to end-2018 for the domestic real estate industry and for the local and global finance industry. Indicators include:

Real Estate: Office, retail and industrial real estate yields for all major cities (%); short-term forecasts on minimum and maximum real estate rental prices by sub-sector (US$ per square metre, and local currency per square metre)

About Fast Market Research
Fast Market Research is a leading distributor of market research and business information. Representing the world's top research publishers and analysts, we provide quick and easy access to the best competitive intelligence available. Our unbiased, expert staff is always available to help you find the right research to fit your requirements and your budget. For more information about these or related research reports, please visit our website at http://www.fastmr.com or call us at 1.800.844.8156.

Browse all Business research reports at Fast Market Research

You may also be interested in these related reports:

- Australia Real Estate Report Q4 2014
- China Real Estate Report Q4 2014
- Greece Real Estate Report Q3 2014
- Russia Real Estate Report Q3 2014
- Croatia Real Estate Report Q3 2014
- Slovakia Real Estate Report Q3 2014
- United States Real Estate Report Q3 2014
- Hungary Real Estate Report Q3 2014
- Vietnam Real Estate Report Q3 2014
- Israel Real Estate Report Q3 2014