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CONTACTS: Gavin Anderson for Pembroke Real
Estate Deborah Hayden or John
Short 813-5404-0640
Rising Property Values and
Strong Demand from Expatriates Make Moto Azabu 3 Chome
Apartments an Attractive Investment Opportunity
TOKYO, November 9, 2006 --
Pembroke Real Estate today announced the purchase of the
former Moto Azabu 3 Chome apartments from Japan Tobacco on
behalf of an affiliate.
The Moto Azabu 3 Chome property
currently houses a vacant corporate dormitory that stands
three stories. Pembroke plans to redevelop the site and
construct luxury apartments for use by expatriates living and
working in Japan. The planned residential complex could
include as many as 18 units, each measuring approximately 200
square meters. The redevelopment of the site will complement
Hikawa Gardens, Pembroke’s luxury residences located in
Akasaka.
"The site of the former Moto
Azabu 3 Chome apartments is one of the highest-regarded
residential sites in Minato Ward, one of the strongest
submarkets in Tokyo," said Mark Takeuchi, head of Pembroke
Real Estate’s Tokyo office. "Rising property values in Central
Tokyo combined with increasing demand for high-quality
residential housing from expatriates and the site’s close
proximity to foreign embassies, international schools and key
employers, makes this an attractive, long-term
investment."
The newly acquired property is a
relatively large corner parcel located in Moto Azabu -- Minato
Ward, one of Tokyo’s premier residential districts. Measuring
1,376 square meters, the Moto Azabu 3 Chome property is
conveniently located near Roppongi Hills residential, office
and entertainment complex, as well as many international
firms, and is within walking distance of several subway
stations.
"While Tokyo properties remain a
very important component of Pembroke’s real estate portfolio,
we will continue to evaluate opportunities around the globe,"
said Takeuchi. "By doing so, we will maintain a diversified
and balanced book of properties in key markets such as Boston,
Washington, San Francisco, London and Brussels."
Pembroke continues to identify
new properties in Japan, while also continuing to expand its
portfolios in the United States, London and continental
Europe. The Moto Azabu 3 Chome property is the firm’s sixth
acquisition in the past year. Pembroke manages more than
300,000 square meters of commercial and residential space
worldwide, including properties in Boston, Brussels, London,
San Francisco, Tokyo and Washington.
About Pembroke Real
Estate
Pembroke Real Estate is the real
estate investment and development arm of Fidelity Investments,
one of the world’s largest financial services organizations.
Pembroke and its affiliates specialize in the acquisition,
design, development and management of signature properties in
major metropolitan areas worldwide, including Boston,
Brussels, London, San Francisco, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.
The firm seeks high-quality, high-profile, well-located
acquisition and development opportunities in the office and
residential sectors. For more information, visit the company’s
Web site at www.pembrokere.com.
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