{
  "id": 11193990,
  "title": "LDP proposes restrictions on speculative condo trading",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ldp-proposes-restrictions-on-speculative-condo-trading-11193990",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T12:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/01/japan/politics/ldp-condo-speculative-trading/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed measures to restrict speculative trading of condominiums in Japan. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that her government will work on addressing the issue. The proposal suggests that an increase in short-term transactions, largely by foreign nationals, has contributed to recent surges in condo prices. Concerns that residential properties in urban areas might be purchased for speculative purposes have further fueled fears among local residents. The team recommended the government take action, including tax measures, as soon as possible, emphasizing that speculative transactions unrelated to genuine demand should be restricted, regardless of whether they involve Japanese or foreign nationals. According to data released by the land ministry in September, in 2024, 12.1% of new condos sold in Tokyo's Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku, Bunkyo, and Shibuya wards were done so within a year of purchase. In 2025, 5.9% of new condos in the same six wards were bought by individuals whose registered addresses were outside of Japan. The ministry's tax system reform proposal for fiscal 2027 includes measures to curb speculative trading of new condos. The government and the LDP-led ruling bloc intend to hold specific discussions on the matter while examining measures implemented in other countries, such as Singapore, which limits property buyers to permanent residents.",
  "summary": "In 2024, 12.1% of new condos in central Tokyo were sold off less than a year after being purchased.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Nippon.com News",
        "title": "LDP Proposes Restrictions on Speculative Condo Trading",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ldp-proposes-restrictions-on-speculative-condo-trading",
        "published": "2026-10-01T12:26:04.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}