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"The Tokyo 23W residential market sustained steady momentum with a trend of rising rents. Strong demographic inflows, including a notable proportion of foreign nationals, continue to support demand, while affordability pressures are gradually shifting some households towards peripheral wards. Elevated condominium prices and borrowing costs are further reinforcing rental demand."

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"Rental growth continues and prospects remain positive. Tokyo’s fundamentals are strong, with the peak spring moving season heralding a large net influx of new residents, bolstering rental demand. Multiple factors such as heightened for-sale condominium prices, limited new supply, strong wage growth, and elevated office participation, should underpin consistent rental growth."

"A more resilient than expected first quarter is set against a more cautious market"

"A year of political and fiscal upheaval, with uncertainty around how Trump’s tariffs might play out, weigh heavily on London’s prime markets."

"The 23W residential market sustained its positive momentum over the quarter, with most wards recording robust quarterly rental growth, driven by tight demand and supply fundamentals. It is highly likely that average rents in our monitored portfolio appear higher than the reality and seasonality accelerates this momentum, but this should be a good indicator of the current hot market."