Tokyo’s skyline as seen from the World Trade Center. Tokyo is at the forefront of Asia’s property rental market, with build-to-rent transactions accounting for 14 per cent of all commercial property deals in the first three-quarters of 2021. Photo: AP
Opinion
Opinion
The View
Asia’s private rented sector is ripe for development, but beware the political and regulatory pitfalls
- Pandemic-driven changes to the way people live and work could make Asia’s build-to-rent sector an attractive choice
- However, increased government scrutiny on corporate landlords means navigating the risks is a daunting challenge
Tokyo’s skyline as seen from the World Trade Center. Tokyo is at the forefront of Asia’s property rental market, with build-to-rent transactions accounting for 14 per cent of all commercial property deals in the first three-quarters of 2021. Photo: AP
