27 April 2026Markets & Economy
BGO flips Tokyo office for $628m to condo developer
BentallGreenOak sold a central Tokyo office building to a local developer planning luxury apartment conversions, realizing a profit on its value-add strategy. The $628 million sale reflects a pivot from office holdings amid potential oversupply and remote work trends, with BGO raising a record $5.1 billion for its Asia Fund IV last year targeting similar repositioning plays. The deal taps residential demand in central Tokyo where luxury condo conversions capitalize on wealthy buyer interest. BGO's broader Tokyo bet included the $693 million Avex Building purchase in 2021, part of a $10 billion Asia investment plan that now sees exits as office fundamentals weaken globally.
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