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Despite a historic increase in interest rates, and the likelihood of further rate hikes in the near future, international investor appetite for residential Japanese properties is showing no signs of faltering.
In fact, sentiment has been buoyed by ongoing rent increases as well as the accommodative stance by most Japanese financial institutions. In many urban centres in the country, declining affordability has spurred many locals to turn to the rental market.
Similarly, property purchases by locals may be tampered as Japanese banks prepare to increase lending rates. Last year, investment capital pouring into the residential Japanese market reached a record high of JPY904.3 billion, with both domestic and international investors actively closing deals.
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