The impact Covid-19 will have on the global economy is being fiercely debated. Most forecasters agree that there will be a global recession deeper than the global financial crisis (GFC) and many expect it to be the deepest since the Second World War. The debate is around the shape of the recovery. Will there be a V-shaped rebound? Or is a U, L or W shape more likely? We’re even hearing discussions about ‘a Nike swoosh-shaped’ recovery. As countries come out of their strict lockdowns but social distancing is still encouraged, the long-term impact of Covid-19 is yet to be seen. Many believe the world will emerge as a different place.
While real estate value is unsurprisingly concentrated in Tokyo’s central business district, namely the central five wards of Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku, and Shibuya, Greater Tokyo’s comprehensive rail system grants great accessibility to outlying areas. The key advantage of Tokyo’s rail network is its density and globally-renowned punctuality. Although delays certainly occur and carriages become overcrowded during rush hour, commuters can largely count on trains arriving on time and at a high frequency. Looking at global comparisons, Tokyo is often ranked as having the most efficient and punctual railway system, especially considering its vast transport capacity.
Along with the improving COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong and the return to normal economic activity, market sentiment has improved, with a higher level of leasing activity in the office market. Most of the new leases in Central were premises of no more than 10,000 sq ft, while isolated new leases of larger areas were found outside the CBD area. With no quick escape in sight for COVID-ravaged economies, many tenants continued to look for costsaving solutions, which include rental abatement, rental deferment or lease restructuring to ease their financial pressure. But rental reductions were seen mainly for office tenants with a retail presence and were implemented only on a case-by-case basis.
Kemmu Kawai 於 2022 年 9 月加入 Longevity Partners Japan 擔任國家總監。他以東京為基地，負責監督日本、亞太地區及其他地區的所有營運和活動。他擁有超過16年的金融經驗，專門從事房地產和信貸投資。在加入 Longevity Partners 之前，他曾在 Norinchukin Bank 擔任投資組合經理，並在 Center Point Development 擔任投資經理。.
Kemmu Kawai
董事總經理
長壽夥伴
