# Why Osaka Property Is Drawing More Singapore Investors, According To FMI Japan

- **Source:** Stacked Homes
- **Published:** 2026-08-28T12:37:29.000Z
- **Author:** Timothy Tay
- **Original:** https://stackedhomes.com/osaka-property-drawing-singapore-investors-according-to-fmi-japan/
- **Topics:** Investment & Capital Markets, Regional Markets

## Featured rationale

Osaka’s competitive prices, rental returns and weak yen relative to the Singapore Dollar may attract more Singapore investors and support demand for centrally located units.

## AI summary

Japanese residential investment reached a record JPY904.3 billion last year, while near-record Tokyo prices are directing greater investor interest towards Osaka.

## Original article

Despite a historic increase in interest rates, and the likelihood of further rate hikes in the near future, international investor appetite for residential Japanese properties is showing no signs of faltering.

In fact, sentiment has been buoyed by ongoing rent increases as well as the accommodative stance by most Japanese financial institutions. In many urban centres in the country, declining affordability has spurred many locals to turn to the rental market.

Similarly, property purchases by locals may be tampered as Japanese banks prepare to increase lending rates. Last year, investment capital pouring into the residential Japanese market reached a record high of JPY904.3 billion, with both domestic and international investors actively closing deals.

With property prices in Tokyo at near all-time highs, secondary cities like Osaka are on the receiving end of heightened investment interest. The scope of investment attention, and the attractiveness of the centrally-located Osaka properties, has spurred some agencies to ramp up their offerings of Osaka properties.

Singapore-headquartered FM Investment (FMI), an international agency and consultancy, has increased its line up of Osaka properties. This weekend, it will showcase several of its available projects at a property exhibition and seminar at Raffles City Convention Centre.

Osaka is the third-largest city in Japan, and the capital of the Osaka Prefecture. It is at the centre of the sprawling Keihanshin metropolitan area in Kansai – the second-largest metropolitan zone in the country.

For most Singaporean investors looking to add Japanese real estate assets into their investment portfolio, the country’s weak yen (relative to the Singapore Dollar), relatively low interest rates, competitive property prices (compared to Singapore), and high rental returns have made it an attractive alternative destination over Tokyo.

According to FMI, some of the preferred residential investment assets sought after by Singaporeans have been: strata units in centrally located condominium developments and detached houses within some suburban locations.

A few highly capitalised investors have also sought opportunities to be included in enbloc developments, and a segment that FMI says has seen growing interest among those investors who prioritise maximising rental returns.

One of the projects it is marketing is the 17-unit The Peak Shinsaibashi Reserve, a freehold project in Chuo Ward in Osaka. An already completed development that includes a retail shop, this 10-storey project features two-bedroom units of 294 – 310 sq ft, while the top floor unit is 468 sq ft.

Shinsaibashi is the leading shopping belt in Osaka and is the city’s landmark hub of commerce, retail, and lifestyle. Situated next to Dotonbori, Osaka’s iconic entertainment district, Shinsaibashi is akin to Singapore’s Orchard Road shopping belt.

On the other hand, Osaka’s Chiyozaki/Taisho district is the city’s blend of urban convenience and local flavour. Located in the Western part of Osaka, this district is also one of the prime riverfront neighbourhoods in the city – with the Kizu River and Taisho River abutting it.

This is also where FMI is marketing The Peak Chiyozaki Waterfront, a freehold 28-unit development. Set to be completed in January 2027, the development features a mix of units that span 304 – 309 sq ft.

FMI’s property exhibition and seminar will take place from Aug 29 to 30, from 11am to 6pm. It also plans to hold seminars on investing in Japan at 12pm and 3pm on each day. The event is located at the Mercury Room at the Raffles City Convention Centre.

## Chinese translation

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### FMI Japan：为什么大阪房产正吸引更多新加坡投资者

总部位于新加坡的代理机构 FMI 将于本周末在 Raffles City Convention Centre 举办房地产展览和研讨会，展示其扩展后的大阪房产阵容，包括位于 Shinsaibashi 和 Chiyozaki 的两个永久地契项目。

尽管利率出现历史性上升，并且近期进一步加息的可能性存在，国际投资者对日本住宅房产的兴趣并未显示出减弱迹象。

事实上，持续上涨的租金以及多数日本金融机构的宽松立场，提振了市场情绪。在日本许多城市中心，住房可负担性下降促使许多当地人转向租赁市场。

同样，随着日本银行准备提高贷款利率，当地人的购房活动可能受到抑制。去年，流入日本住宅市场的投资资本达到 9,043 亿日元的历史新高，国内外投资者都在积极完成交易。

随着东京房价接近历史高位，大阪等二线城市正承接更高的投资兴趣。投资关注范围的扩大，以及位于大阪市中心房产的吸引力，促使一些代理机构加大大阪房产供应。

总部位于新加坡的国际代理与咨询机构 FM Investment (FMI)，已增加其大阪房产阵容。本周末，它将在 Raffles City Convention Centre 举办的房地产展览和研讨会上展示多个可售项目。

大阪是日本第三大城市，也是大阪府首府。它位于关西地区庞大的 Keihanshin 都市圈中心，这是日本第二大都市圈。

对于多数希望将日本房地产资产加入其投资组合的新加坡投资者而言，日本疲弱的日元（相对于新加坡元）、相对较低的利率、具竞争力的房价（相较新加坡）以及高租金回报，使其成为东京之外一个具有吸引力的替代目的地。

据 FMI 称，新加坡人偏好的部分住宅投资资产包括：位于市中心公寓项目中的分层产权单位，以及部分郊区地段的独立屋。

少数资本实力雄厚的投资者也寻求参与 enbloc 开发项目的机会；FMI 表示，这一细分领域在优先考虑最大化租金回报的投资者中兴趣日益增长。

它正在营销的项目之一是位于大阪 Chuo Ward 的 17 个单位永久地契项目 The Peak Shinsaibashi Reserve。该项目已竣工，并包含一个零售店铺；这栋 10 层项目提供 294 – 310 平方英尺的两卧室单位，顶层单位为 468 平方英尺。

Shinsaibashi 是大阪首屈一指的购物带，也是该市商业、零售和生活方式的标志性枢纽。Shinsaibashi 位于大阪标志性娱乐区 Dotonbori 旁，类似于新加坡的 Orchard Road 购物带。

另一方面，大阪的 Chiyozaki/Taisho 区融合了城市便利与本地风味。该区位于大阪西部，也是该市主要河滨社区之一，Kizu River 和 Taisho River 与其相邻。

这里也是 FMI 正在营销 The Peak Chiyozaki Waterfront 的所在地，这是一个拥有 28 个单位的永久地契项目。该项目预计于 2027 年 1 月竣工，提供面积介于 304 – 309 平方英尺的多种单位。

FMI 的房地产展览和研讨会将于 8 月 29 日至 30 日举行，时间为上午 11 点至下午 6 点。它还计划在每天中午 12 点和下午 3 点举办关于投资日本的研讨会。活动地点位于 Raffles City Convention Centre 的 Mercury Room。