Announcement of the Establishment of Australian Subsidiary 'Shinoken Australia Pty Ltd.' and Full-Scale Entry into the Australian Market
Shinoken Group Co., Ltd. established its Australian subsidiary, Shinoken Australia Pty Ltd., on May 7th, marking its full-scale entry into the Australian market, which is facing a severe housing shortage. Leveraging its expertise in developing compact housing for singles cultivated in Japan, the company will focus on 'Co-living' projects and expand its real estate business, starting from Sydney.
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Shinoken Group Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and Chairman: Hideaki Shinohara; hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Group") announced today the establishment of its local subsidiary, "Shinoken Australia Pty Ltd.," on May 7th, marking its full-scale entry into the Australian market.
The Group has a strong advantage in developing and selling income-generating real estate primarily for single individuals, and has expanded this unique business model, cultivated over more than 35 years since its founding in 1990, to China, Jakarta, Indonesia, and other regions. Based on its solid track record accumulated both domestically and internationally, the Group will promote multiple business developments, including real estate business and other related services such as "real estate finance," in Australia, which is facing a severe housing shortage.
**Background of Entry into the Australian Market**
Currently, the severe tightening of housing supply and demand due to population growth in major Australian cities has become a serious social issue. The government is promoting policies that encourage "improving residential density" and "urban redevelopment." Recent statistics* show that the population increased by approximately 500,000 in the one year leading up to 2025, and rental vacancy rates in major cities continue to be at a historically low level of less than 1.5%.
The Group provided real estate advisory services locally in September 2024, and has since continued local market research, focusing on "Co-living (compact rental housing in urban areas)," which has recently attracted significant attention.
"Co-living (compact rental housing in urban areas)" is located in highly convenient city centers and offers independent living spaces in each unit (studio type), while also providing common areas such as lounges and workspaces. Due to these features, it is supported primarily by highly skilled professionals (young professionals) who wish to live in urban areas.
This housing format, which is becoming established as a next-generation asset class for institutional investors, directly leverages the Group's extensive experience and knowledge as a pioneer in "compact housing for singles" in Japan. We are confident that this will contribute to resolving the supply-demand gap in Australia, leading to our decision for a full-scale entry.
**Our Global Journey**
Since its overseas expansion in 2012, the Group has been developing its unique brand in rapidly growing urban rental markets. Through achievements such as the development of serviced apartments "Sakura Terrace" in Jakarta, Indonesia, and the acquisition of the first REIT license by a foreign company in that country, we have established a unique competitive advantage.
In Australia, too, as a pioneer in the development of compact housing for singles in Japan, we will diligently promote our business to adapt the knowledge we have cultivated to the local market.
Domestic apartment brand "Harmony Terrace" Indonesia serviced apartment brand "Sakura Terrace"
**Future Outlook**
Australia is a rapidly growing market where top players from around the world converge. In this environment, the Group plans to pursue the construction of a distinctive brand, building on the achievements cultivated in Jakarta. We aim to maximize the utilization of accumulated know-how from Japan to establish a solid position in the Australian Co-living market.
Concurrently, we are also considering the expansion of other real estate-related businesses, with the aim of providing investment opportunities and contributing to the enrichment of the market environment. We will first accelerate our business starting from Sydney, building a solid foundation. Following this, we will gradually expand our presence to Melbourne and Brisbane, achieving sustainable growth in major Australian cities.
**Shinoken Australia Pty Ltd. Company Profile**
Company Name: Shinoken Australia Pty Ltd.
Location: 100 Miller St, North Sydney, NSW 2060
Capital: AUD 20,000,000
Main Business: Real estate development and operation in Australia, and provision of related services.
Shareholder: Shinoken Group Co., Ltd. 100%
* Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
https://www.shinoken.co.jp/
The Group has a strong advantage in developing and selling income-generating real estate primarily for single individuals, and has expanded this unique business model, cultivated over more than 35 years since its founding in 1990, to China, Jakarta, Indonesia, and other regions. Based on its solid track record accumulated both domestically and internationally, the Group will promote multiple business developments, including real estate business and other related services such as "real estate finance," in Australia, which is facing a severe housing shortage.
**Background of Entry into the Australian Market**
Currently, the severe tightening of housing supply and demand due to population growth in major Australian cities has become a serious social issue. The government is promoting policies that encourage "improving residential density" and "urban redevelopment." Recent statistics* show that the population increased by approximately 500,000 in the one year leading up to 2025, and rental vacancy rates in major cities continue to be at a historically low level of less than 1.5%.
The Group provided real estate advisory services locally in September 2024, and has since continued local market research, focusing on "Co-living (compact rental housing in urban areas)," which has recently attracted significant attention.
"Co-living (compact rental housing in urban areas)" is located in highly convenient city centers and offers independent living spaces in each unit (studio type), while also providing common areas such as lounges and workspaces. Due to these features, it is supported primarily by highly skilled professionals (young professionals) who wish to live in urban areas.
This housing format, which is becoming established as a next-generation asset class for institutional investors, directly leverages the Group's extensive experience and knowledge as a pioneer in "compact housing for singles" in Japan. We are confident that this will contribute to resolving the supply-demand gap in Australia, leading to our decision for a full-scale entry.
**Our Global Journey**
Since its overseas expansion in 2012, the Group has been developing its unique brand in rapidly growing urban rental markets. Through achievements such as the development of serviced apartments "Sakura Terrace" in Jakarta, Indonesia, and the acquisition of the first REIT license by a foreign company in that country, we have established a unique competitive advantage.
In Australia, too, as a pioneer in the development of compact housing for singles in Japan, we will diligently promote our business to adapt the knowledge we have cultivated to the local market.
Domestic apartment brand "Harmony Terrace" Indonesia serviced apartment brand "Sakura Terrace"
**Future Outlook**
Australia is a rapidly growing market where top players from around the world converge. In this environment, the Group plans to pursue the construction of a distinctive brand, building on the achievements cultivated in Jakarta. We aim to maximize the utilization of accumulated know-how from Japan to establish a solid position in the Australian Co-living market.
Concurrently, we are also considering the expansion of other real estate-related businesses, with the aim of providing investment opportunities and contributing to the enrichment of the market environment. We will first accelerate our business starting from Sydney, building a solid foundation. Following this, we will gradually expand our presence to Melbourne and Brisbane, achieving sustainable growth in major Australian cities.
**Shinoken Australia Pty Ltd. Company Profile**
Company Name: Shinoken Australia Pty Ltd.
Location: 100 Miller St, North Sydney, NSW 2060
Capital: AUD 20,000,000
Main Business: Real estate development and operation in Australia, and provision of related services.
Shareholder: Shinoken Group Co., Ltd. 100%
* Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
https://www.shinoken.co.jp/