A joint venture led by global real estate specialist Kennedy Wilson has purchased the Carraway housing development in Westchester County for $237 million. The 421-unit Class A residential site in West Harrison was bought alongside Japanese partners Kenedix and Hulic. Situated 25 miles north of Manhattan, the complex features a mix of flats, structured parking and ground-floor retail units.
Japanese developer Mitsubishi Estate has partnered with Central Pattana to build a 43-billion-yen mixed-use tower in Bangkok. Located in the popular Siam Square area, the 42-storey development will blend flagship luxury retail, modern workspaces, and the Thai debut of 25hours hotels. Construction is underway and phase openings will start in 2027.
Japanese insurer Nippon Life has formed a strategic alliance with Blackstone to manage investments in private credit and real estate. Nippon Life intends to commit roughly 1.5 trillion yen to Blackstone credit strategies over five years and upgrade twelve urban property assets. The deal aims to boost investor returns and expand alternative asset capabilities for Japan's largest private life insurer.
Marriott International has launched its City Express brand in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of two hotels in Osaka, Japan. The City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya and City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South offer 243 rooms combined. These properties aim to provide affordable, high-quality stays for travelers. Located near major transport hubs, they offer easy access to Osaka’s famous shopping and dining districts.
M&G Real Estate has expanded its Japanese portfolio with a JPY 19.4 billion investment in six residential buildings across Tokyo. The deal, worth approximately USD 126 million, targets the city's high demand for rental housing. These assets will join the M&G Asia Property and Asia Living Property strategies, capitalising on Tokyo’s limited housing supply and steady population growth to provide reliable long term returns for global investors.
CapitaLand Ascott Trust has acquired three rental housing properties in Greater Tokyo for JPY4.6 billion. Located in Southern Kanagawa, the freehold assets boast occupancy rates above 95 per cent and offer stable, long-term returns. This move increases the trust’s living sector portfolio to 17.5 per cent of its total value. The acquisition aligns with a broader strategy to expand presence in key Japanese markets through resilient, income-generating assets.
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