Real estate and leasing in Japan spans rental and sales brokerage, property and facility management, development and equipment leasing — a market exceeding ¥40 trillion. Aging owners without successors are bringing more community-rooted agencies and managers to market, and third-party succession via M&A keeps growing. Deals center on the earning power of owned properties and tenancies, the transfer of management contracts, real estate brokerage (takken) license procedures, and continuity with tenants and business partners; in locally rooted models, inheriting the local network often decides success. Leasing businesses are also valued for their recurring-revenue contracts. On MANDA you can search Japanese real estate businesses for sale nationwide, including listings with undisclosed prices.
Business Transfer of a Real Estate Brokerage Office in Southwest Tokyo
KantoReal Estate
Asking price¥25M
MANDA
30+ days ago
Real Estate Business / Fukuoka
KyushuReal Estate
Asking price¥150M
MANDA
30+ days ago
Real Estate Business Centered on Property Rental for Sale
ChugokuReal Estate
Asking price¥20M
MANDA
30+ days ago
Temple Real Estate
KantoReligious Organizations
Asking price¥180M
MANDA
30+ days ago
Real Estate Rental Business with Hotel/Inn Operating License
KyushuReal Estate
Asking price¥380M
MANDA
30+ days ago
U.S. Real Estate Company for Sale
KantoReal Estate
Asking priceNegotiable
MANDA
30+ days ago
アメリカ不動産会社 売却
KantoReal Estate
Asking priceNegotiable
MANDA
30+ days ago
Results-Driven U.S. Real Estate Investment
KantoReal Estate
Asking priceNegotiable
MANDA
30+ days ago
Seeking a Successor for a Spec-Home Real Estate Business!
KyushuReal Estate
Asking price¥100M
MANDA
30+ days ago
Selling a dormant company that was engaged in real estate and trading
KantoReal Estate
Asking price¥1M
MANDA
15 days ago
【都内駅近・大型ワンフロア・専門設備付きスタジオ】撮影・配信スタジオ事業譲渡
KantoReal Estate
Asking price¥120M
MANDA
30+ days ago
Campsite near Junglia in Nago City
KyushuReal Estate
Asking price¥24.8M
Who is it for
Who uses MANDA
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Owners considering business succession
For owners without a successor who want to pass on a healthy business. MANDA helps you find the right partner among buyer candidates nationwide.
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Buyers looking to grow
For companies seeking scale by acquiring strong businesses in the same industry. Advisors with sector expertise match you with the right deals.
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Companies entering new markets
For companies exploring entry into a new industry. Many deals let you acquire an existing business together with its people and customer base.
How it works
The M&A / business succession process
STEP 01
Consult an advisor
An advisor with industry expertise hears your goals and requirements.
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STEP 02
Deal matching
Shortlist candidates anonymously and align intentions with the other party.
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STEP 03
Due diligence
Detailed financial, legal, and business review, with terms negotiated in parallel.
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STEP 04
Agreement → Closing
Sign the letter of intent and the definitive agreement, then close.
FAQ
FAQ
QWhat matters most in a real estate business acquisition?⌄
The earning power of the portfolio and clean title come first: occupancy, rent levels and repair history, plus the terms of management contracts and tenant agreements, and the procedures for transferring the real estate brokerage license. Intangibles — local reputation and the brokerage network — are valued highly too.
QWhen should a real estate business succession start?⌄
Early action is advised once the owner is in their 60s without a successor. Timing around major-repair cycles, management-contract renewals and a stable rental market makes the business easier to value fairly. Preparation typically takes one to two years.
QHow are real estate businesses priced?⌄
Rental businesses are commonly valued at three to five years of operating profit or the net asset value of the portfolio, driven by yields, occupancy, building age and location. Management-only businesses are valued on the number of buildings under contract and renewal rates. Professional appraisal is essential.
Real Estate M&A & business succession consultation
MANDA-certified advisors with deep industry knowledge help you find the best match, including off-market deals. Consultations are free — as many as you need.
