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Overview of the LIFULL HOME'S Market Report

The LIFULL HOME'S Market Report, released monthly, analyzes data from the real estate and housing information service platform LIFULL HOME'S. It collects property listings as well as inquiries to real estate companies to provide insights into monthly trends. This report, specifically for August 2025, brought to light some noteworthy trends in the prices of pre-owned condominiums throughout Japan.

Key Findings

• - Single-person Market: The average listing price for pre-owned condominiums designed for single residents reached a record high of ¥46.59 million in the Tokyo metropolitan area, marking a 30.8% increase year-on-year. In the Kansai region, the price soared to ¥26.33 million, a 22.9% increase from the previous year. These figures represent the highest prices recorded since tracking began in February 2021.
• - In central Tokyo’s six districts, the first-time average price crossed the ¥80 million threshold, coming in at ¥81.63 million—a staggering 44.0% increase year-on-year. Osaka followed suit, being the first in the Kansai region to break the ¥30 million mark, with an average price of ¥30.07 million, up 32.5% compared to the previous year.

Family-oriented Market

For families, average listing prices also set new records, reaching ¥51.07 million in the Tokyo metropolitan area (up 28.0% year-on-year) and ¥30.78 million in the Kansai region (up 15.6%). Notably, in central Tokyo's six districts, the average price for family-oriented condominiums soared to ¥157.69 million—a remarkable 53.4% increase from the same month last year. Similarly, in Osaka's central six districts, prices rose to ¥88.84 million, reflecting a 46.5% year-on-year increase.

Implications and Insights

These data insights signify a considerable upward trajectory in condominium pricing, which can be attributed to a variety of factors such as heightened demand and limited inventory. The implications of this price surge indicate significant market dynamics, especially as urbanization continues and living spaces become increasingly sought after in major metropolitan areas.

Download the Data

For those interested in a more comprehensive analysis, LIFULL HOME'S offers free Excel data downloads covering relevant statistics since February 2021. You can find the downloadable data here.

Conclusion

The LIFULL HOME'S report serves as a vital resource for stakeholders in the real estate market—offering insights that can significantly influence investment strategies and home-buying decisions. As the data indicates, the prices of pre-owned condominiums are not only breaking records but also shaping the landscape of Japan's real estate market for the foreseeable future.

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