Independent Condominium Evaluation in Tokyo
Edo Partners is an independent advisory firm that evaluates the acquisition, holding, and disposal of condominium units from an institutional investor’s perspective. We do not judge on yield alone — we look first at liquidity, exit strategy, and legal framework.
Who This Is For
- Foreign-company employees considering the acquisition of a Tokyo condominium unit
- Domestic individual investors and high-net-worth individuals who want an independent evaluation separate from a broker’s recommendation
- Current owners who want a numbers-based review of whether to hold or sell
- Overseas residents and foreign entities seeking to hold or acquire a unit in Japan
Not a fit if: you want to buy multiple properties quickly based on yield alone, you want a specific property recommended to you, or you want us to handle rent collection or building management.
What We Provide
- Independent property evaluation (comparable transaction method, DCF)
- Investment policy planning across acquisition, holding, and disposal
- Periodic review of held properties (hold / sell / reallocate)
- Review of contracts and key disclosure documents (within the scope of real estate brokerage; not tax or legal advice)
- Brokerage service when needed
Our evaluation order is the reverse of what most individual investors look at first.
- Liquidity (is there a market to sell into)
- Exit (who would buy it in 5–10 years)
- Legal framework (can a foreign individual or entity hold and sell it)
- Location and tenant profile
- Only then, yield and price
What We Do Not Provide
- Sales tied to a specific developer or seller
- Purchase recommendations based on yield alone
- Tax filing, tax planning, or legal opinions (we refer you to specialists)
- Rent collection, deposit handling, subleasing, or post-occupancy building management
- Making the solicitation of small-amount short-term insurance a condition of our evaluation (insurance is a separate contract)
Real Estate Brokerage License: Tokyo Governor (1) No. 113471.
Process
- Confirm your objective (owner-occupier or investor, JPY or foreign currency, holding period)
- Identify the target property or area
- Organize comparable transactions and assumptions
- DCF and sensitivity analysis (vacancy, interest rates, exit cap rate)
- Document the buy / hold / sell options
- If proceeding, execute the offer, contract, and settlement as broker
The initial policy consultation is free. The scope of an evaluation report or ongoing review is agreed individually based on the number of properties and depth required. If you proceed to a purchase, Real Estate Brokerage handles it through the same point of contact.
FAQ
Why do you look carefully at properties with a high apparent yield?
Before the numbers, we look at whether there is a market of buyers under the same conditions. A yield that can’t be sold into isn’t an investment by institutional standards.
What’s the difference between brokerage and advisory?
Brokerage is the work of completing a contract. Advisory evaluates, on the client’s side, whether the contract should be completed at all, before it happens. We can handle both through the same point of contact, but an evaluation may conclude “don’t buy.”
Can I use this service while living overseas?
Yes, we work in both English and Japanese. Acquisition restrictions, financing, and tax matters for foreign individuals and entities require case-by-case confirmation, and tax matters themselves are referred to our partner specialists.
Can you also handle management or subleasing?
No, not currently. We are limited to evaluation and brokerage.
How are fees determined?
Evaluation and policy planning fees are agreed per engagement. If a transaction proceeds, the brokerage fee is explained in advance, within the limits set by the Real Estate Brokerage Act.
Next Step
For questions about acquiring a unit, reviewing a property you already hold, or timing a sale, please contact us via Contact. Once we know your objective and target (area or property), we’ll come back with a suggested first step.
For the representative’s background and credentials, see Representative Profile.