Japan’s millions of cheap empty houses draw foreign interest
There are 9 million “akiyas” — empty houses — across Japan, according to official government data as of 2023. You2u | Istock | Getty Images Buying a home can feel …
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Japan’s akiya, or abandoned house, turned into luxury Airbnb
Anton Wormann, 32, moved to Japan in October 2018. Courtesy of Anton Wormann Anton Wormann, 32, has always had a passion for DIY projects and creating beautiful spaces. So, after …
How I reached financial independence at 38 by investing in real estate
Shu Matsuo Post, 38, built a $2 million real estate portfolio, according to documents seen by CNBC Make It. Courtesy of Shu Matsuo Post The idea of financial independence can …
market: Market will continue to move sideways with some sector rotation: Seshadri Sen
“We do not see any major upheaval in either direction negative or positive in the second half. Earnings are probably the most stable we have seen in the last two …
You can trade in your NYC condo for these 10 Mediterranean properties
The median price per square foot in Manhattan, NY is $1,500, according to My Dolce Casa. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images Manhattan, New York is infamous for being …
Olympic gold medals are worth more than ever after cost of metals surged
Olympic gold medals are worth more than ever at this year’s Paris games, with the raw materials that go into them having the potential to fetch about $900 each. The …
Government white paper flags Japan’s risks of import dependencies
Japan’s dependency on particular countries for imports of semiconductors and rare metals is high compared with other Group of Seven major powers, the government said in a white paper released …
Commodity Talk: How to trade precious metals this week
Q. Gold and silver prices fell last week, why is that? Also, downbeat US housing data came out too. How does it fit into the picture? What will be the …
Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta, Manila
Bangkok, Thailand has seen an 18.1% growth in residential rental prices on a year-on-year basis, according to JLL. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images Singapore and Hong Kong are …
Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bed apartment in 10 Asian cities
Here’s the median price to rent a 1-bedroom across 10 cities in Asia. Fraser Hall | The Image Bank | Getty Images Renting a place is a big financial decision, …