*This blog article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated by AI. From the Sumulab Editorial Team
Hello and Happy New Year!
I look forward to your continued support this year.
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I started writing this post on January 2, right at the beginning of the year, but now almost a month has already passed.
I apologize for the delay…
Whether it’s work, sports, or weight training, if I skip a few days, I tend to get into the habit of slacking off. It’s the same with blogging: once I stop, it takes a lot of motivation to start again. However, I’ll do my best to post at least two articles each month this year, so I’d really appreciate your support!!
Now, for the very first article of 2025…
It’s all about the new condominiums to watch in 2025!
There will be many new condo projects launching in 2025, and among them, there are several that have caught my attention, so I’d like to introduce them here. In some cases, their websites might not even be up during 2025, but since it’s now normal for prices to go up in stages after the first round of sales, which is usually the cheapest, I encourage you to keep tabs on them early!
Premist Tower Senrioka
Premist Tower Senrioka(プレミストタワー千里丘)
I’m starting off with a tower condominium that’s not even located in central Osaka!
Recently, pretty much everyone (95 out of 100 people, I’d guess) says that both new and used condos in Osaka City are expensive. And I agree. Still, they keep selling. However, because prices have gotten so high, more and more people who really want to buy in Osaka City but can’t afford it have been expanding their search to suburban areas. That demand has also pushed up prices in the suburbs.
That doesn’t mean any suburban property is fine, though. Proximity to a train station and the property’s landmark potential remain important factors, and good accessibility to Osaka or Kyoto for commuting is a big deal, too.
So where is that, exactly?! Considering commuting convenience to Osaka, W Towers and Brilia Tower Minoh-Semba(ブリリアタワー箕面船場) seem like good choices. But if you also need easy access to Kyoto, I recommend Premist Tower Senrioka!
Let’s start with some property details.
Property Overview
- Property Name: Premist Tower Senrioka(プレミストタワー千里丘)
- Location: 703, 1-chome, Senrioka, Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture (lot number)
- Total Units: 335 units
- Floors: 36 stories
- Access: 2-minute walk from JR Kyoto Line “Senrioka” Station
- Floor Plans: 2LDK, 3LDK
- Unit Sizes: 56.15m2–126.57m2
- Scheduled Handover: August 2027 (planned)
- Parking: 180 spaces
- Developers: Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
JR West Real Estate & Development Company
FUJISHA RESIDENCE Co., Ltd.
Kanden Realty & Development Co., Ltd. - Construction: Obayashi Corporation
- Community Forum: What do you think of Premist Tower Senrioka?
Reasons It Stands Out
- A roofed deck providing direct access to the station
- Just one stop on the JR Kyoto Line to central Osaka, plus an appealing overall design
- Extensive shared facilities
- An average price of about 3.8 million yen per tsubo
Tower condos with direct station access (especially covered walkways) are really rare, whether in Osaka City or the suburbs. Among those, there aren’t many that also have multiple commercial facilities directly connected.
We still don’t know which tenants will move in, but from the look of the available commercial space (including a large space that could fit a supermarket), there seems to be a lot of potential. Best of all, you can shop without getting wet in the rain, which is a huge plus.
Shared facilities include a sky lounge, kids’ room, guest room, fitness room, and study lounge, which is quite impressive for the number of units. Also, having a dedicated delivery box for every unit is a nice bonus.
The entrance lounge has a substantial, luxurious vibe.
An average price of 3.8 million yen per tsubo may sound high for Settsu City, but compared to new tower condos in central Osaka, corner units here can be as much as 50 million yen cheaper (in central Osaka, used popular tower condos often cost 160 million yen or more for corner units). Naturally, if you have a larger budget, buying in Osaka City might be best, but if your budget is tight yet you still want a new build with spacious living, this could be a great option.
For a corner unit above the 28th floor and over 80m2, the price is around 110 million yen, while a middle unit might be in the 80 million yen range.
Not long ago, Proud Tower Kobe Tarumi（プラウドタワー神戸垂水） also had commercial tenants at the base of the condo, was near the station, and featured landmark appeal—and it was very popular. Many units even required a lottery. I expect Premist Tower Senrioka to be just as popular.
Sales Start
They start in March 2025, which is relatively soon, so act quickly to be ready for the first round of sales!
(Tentative Name) Osaka City Kita-ku Tenma 1-Chome Project (Park Tower Osaka Temmabashi?)
This is likely the new tower condo by Mitsui Fudosan that will go on sale this year.
It’s located about a 5-minute walk from Keihan Main Line and Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line’s “Temmabashi” Station. The official website isn’t up yet; we only have some official press releases, but it looks promising.
Property Overview
- Project Name: (Tentative) Osaka City Kita-ku Tenma 1-Chome Project
- Address: 1-1-3 Tenma, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (lot number)
- Access: 5-minute walk from Keihan Main Line / Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line “Temmabashi” Station
- Zoning: Category II Residential District / Semi-Fire-Prevention District
- Structure & Scale: Reinforced Concrete, 30 stories above ground
- Site Area: 1,712.80m2
- Floor Plans: 1LDK, 2LDK, 3LDK
- Unit Sizes: 43.21m2–156.38m2
- Total Units: 161
- Completion: Spring 2028 (planned)
- Developers: Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co., Ltd. / Keihan Dentetsu Real Estate Co., Ltd.
- Design & Construction: IAO Takeda Design / Kajita Construction
Reasons It Stands Out
- Riverside location with potential for a great river view
- A balcony about 2m in depth with transparent glass railings
- Though small in scale, features a relaxing lounge on the 3rd floor and other shared facilities
- We hope the first round of Mitsui Fudosan pricing will be relatively appealing! Among the popular Kita Ward areas, this location may be more realistic in terms of price
Lately, Mitsui Fudosan tends to price its first-round sales fairly high, but it’s still generally true that the first round is the cheapest. Even though this condo is in Kita Ward, I’m expecting the price to be lower than Mitsui’s Park Tower Osaka Dojimahama, because it’s a bit further from the heart of downtown. (From what I’ve heard about the price… well, we’ll see…)
Park Tower Osaka Dojimahama(パークタワー大阪堂島浜), which is currently on sale, has had lottery sales even after increasing prices by more than 10 million yen for its smaller units. So as soon as the official website for this new project goes live, be sure to request materials immediately!
There’s already a used tower condo called Cielia Tower Osaka Temmabashi（シエリアタワー大阪天満橋）, but I suspect that might get priced more aggressively. In any case, with many rooms offering river views and Mitsui branding, it’ll definitely be popular! With IAO Takeda Design at the helm, the design should be promising.
From the official press release:
A balcony depth of 2 meters with transparent glass railings!
This is fantastic!
Typically, a 1.5m balcony is standard, and 1.8m already feels spacious. But 2m is quite rare! And if it has transparent glass railings, you’ll definitely want that river view.
Shared Facilities
With 161 units, it’s a smaller-scale tower condo, so shared facilities are limited, but…
The lounge on the 3rd floor looks extremely well-designed.
It provides quite a few seats relative to the number of units, and the layout is spread out for better privacy.
Additionally, they plan to include:
- A guest room
- A meeting room (party room?)
They will also introduce “Full Time System’s refrigerated and frozen delivery lockers,” supporting cold and frozen items. Moreover, for certain higher floors, each unit will have its own private delivery locker, which is a huge plus for those who often have trouble receiving parcels in a shared locker.
In any case, this is a new condo where I’m eager to see the pricing as soon as possible.
Grand Maison Nishi-Tenma 4-Chome Tower
Property Overview
- Property Name: Grand Maison Nishi-Tenma 4-Chome Tower (グランドメゾン西天満4丁目タワー)
- Location: 4-chome, Nishi-Tenma, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
- Floors: 36 stories
- Access: About 6 minutes on foot from JR Tozai Line “Kitashinchi” Station, about 8 minutes from Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line “Higashi-Umeda” Station, about 10 minutes from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line “Yodoyabashi” Station
- Scheduled Completion: End of January 2028 (planned)
- Developer: Sekisui House, Ltd.
- Design & Construction: IAO Takeda Design
Reasons It Stands Out
- A new tower condo within walking distance of Osaka Station
- From the much-loved Grand Maison series
- Because it’s not in the heart of the Umekita redevelopment area, there’s a chance the price will be more approachable?!
To be honest, is this location really good? I have my doubts. But this 36-story tower rising in a spot where there have been almost no tower condos should offer great views and is a project worth keeping an eye on.
Near Grand Maison Nishi-Tenma 4-Chome Tower, the brand-new Brillia Yodoyabasshi（ブリリア淀屋橋） has been on sale post-completion and is finally nearing a sell-out, but sales have not been particularly brisk. The remaining unit is a 5th-floor corner unit, 77m2, priced at 104.9 million yen (about 4.48 million yen per tsubo).
Compared to current new and used condo prices in Osaka, even factoring in that it’s a slab-type condo, that’s not too expensive for a property within walking distance to Osaka Station.
With that in mind, even though this project is a tower condo, I do wonder if the location is strong enough to support sky-high prices. Like the (Tentative) Osaka City Kita-ku Tenma 1-Chome Project mentioned before, there’s a possibility they’ll release it at a more “realistic” price point… I’m hoping it’ll be affordable enough for many first-time buyers.
If it ends up being super expensive, I’ll be proven wrong. But, well… I’m hoping for a decent price!
Grand Green Osaka THE SOUTH RESIDENCE（グランドグリーン大阪 THE SOUTH RESIDENCE）
Property Overview
- Property Name: Grand Green Osaka THE SOUTH RESIDENCE (グラングリーン大阪 THE SOUTH RESIDENCE)
- Location: Part of 1-39, Ofukacho, Kita Ward, Osaka City
- Floors: 47 stories
- Access: About 5 minutes on foot to JR Osaka Station
- Scheduled Completion: Late July 2028
- Developers: Mitsubishi Estate Residence Co., Ltd.; Sekisui House, Ltd.; Osaka Gas Urban Development Co., Ltd.; Kanden Realty & Development Co., Ltd.; Hankyu Corporation
- Construction: Takenaka Corporation
Key Points
- Sure to be the No.1 ultra-luxury tower in Osaka
- Almost directly connected to Grand Green Osaka South Building
- Likely to feature a variety of shared facilities similar to Grand Green Osaka THE NORTH RESIDENCE(グランドグリーン大阪 THE NORTH RESIDENCE)
There’s almost no need to elaborate on this tower. It’s that big of a deal.
Until last year, Grand Green Osaka THE NORTH RESIDENCE was on sale, and despite completion set for 2026, it completely sold out in 2024 due to high demand. Now, the south tower of that same development is expected to hit the market this fall.
Multiple resales have already popped up for NORTH units, some with parking spots, at prices as high as twice the original. Of course, real estate prices have risen since NORTH was sold, so THE SOUTH RESIDENCE will definitely be more expensive. But it’s guaranteed to attract buyers and investors from across the country.
Again, I’ve heard hints about its pricing… but personally, I’m really excited about this tower and plan to apply again for a “rematch” after missing out on NORTH. I assume THE SOUTH RESIDENCE will also have units with parking spots, but who knows how much those will go for (lol).
By the way, SOUTH has a better location than NORTH, but worse views. If you check the site in person, you can see that the north- and east-facing units in SOUTH are somewhat blocked, so I think the west-facing, south-facing, northwest corner, and southwest corner units will be in the highest demand. Maybe that’ll cause a pricing imbalance, and we’ll see some surprisingly affordable options… I can only hope!
In March 2025, the south building’s commercial facilities at Grand Green Osaka will open, bringing even more energy to the area, and by 2027 (the year before SOUTH is completed), Grand Green Osaka as a whole will be fully open. It’s an area that’ll only get more exciting in the coming years.
Also, keep an eye on how much surrounding used properties rise in price. In other words, buying a used condo in the area before Grand Green Osaka’s full opening or before THE SOUTH RESIDENCE prices are announced is almost certainly a good idea.
With the launch of NORTH and the partial opening of Grand Green Osaka in 2024, surrounding used condos have already shot up in price, but there’s likely more room for growth. So if you’re considering a condo within walking distance of Osaka Station, THE SOUTH RESIDENCE isn’t your only option; be sure to look at surrounding used properties too.
Anyway, I suspect the lottery competition for SOUTH will be even fiercer than it was for NORTH, so be ready to apply knowing you might not make it!
River Garden Senbayashi-Omiya
River Garden Senbayashi-Omiya（リバーガーデン千林大宮）
Property Overview
- Property Name: River Garden Senbayashi-Omiya（リバーガーデン千林大宮）
- Location: 4-86-3, Omiya, Asahi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (lot number)
- Floors: 20
- Total Units: 95 (70 for general sale)
- Access:
Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line / Imazatosuji Line “Taishibashi-Imamiya” Station, 6 minutes on foot
Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line “Senbayashi-Omiya” Station, 7 minutes on foot
Keihan Main Line “Takii” Station, 11 minutes on foot
Keihan Main Line “Senbayashi” Station, 12 minutes on foot - Scheduled Move-In: November 2026
- Developer: River Sangyo Co., Ltd.
- Architect: NIKKI Sekkei Co., Ltd.
- Contractor: River Kensetsu Co., Ltd.
- Community Forum: River Garden Senbayashi-Omiya
Key Points
- A “panda room” from 3,900万円 for a 3LDK, typical of River Sangyo’s approach
- Richly landscaped design, characteristic of River’s style
- Just 12 minutes by train to Higashi-Umeda, offering good access to central Osaka
- (Likely) very affordable monthly management fees and repair fund contributions
River Sangyo’s new condo includes a “panda room,” something their developments often feature.
With River Garden Tower Uemachidai Fudegasaki（リバーガーデンタワー上町台筆ヶ崎） and the previous River Garden Shitennoji（りがーガーデン四天王寺） selling out quickly, River Sangyo’s brand recognition has definitely grown. River Garden Shitennoji had 200 units and sold out in about half a year, which feels like just yesterday.
This one isn’t located in the “Osaka core 6 wards,” but with a 3LDK starting in the 39 million yen range, the price is very appealing. River Garden Shitennoji was a slab-type condo, and some units—still new and unoccupied—were listed for sale before move-in. So, there might be some investor interest. But the attractive pricing makes it a great option for first-time buyers!
As usual for River’s developments, there’s plenty of greenery on the walls, plus lush landscapes, waterfalls, and water features visible from the entrance hall. And on top of that, management and repair fees (common across River’s portfolio) tend to be very affordable, which is always a welcome point.
Sales begin in March, but if you miss the timing, you might not be able to get a model room appointment before the first round of sales ends. So be sure to sign up early!
Summary
Aside from these, there are also highly anticipated projects like the twin towers in Nakanoshima 5-Chome, scheduled for completion from 2030 to 2031. However, I still don’t know when they’ll go on sale, so once I gather more information, I’ll summarize it on the blog!
I’ve written a lot here, but there’s still no sign of prices going down, especially in central areas. So even this year, I stand by the mantra “If you want it now, buy it now,” and “Waiting only means missing out; buy soon and pay down your mortgage!” Some suburban developments do seem overpriced, so there might be talks of price cuts for those, but for the popular projects I listed above, there’s a high chance they’ll raise the price with each round of sales. So get moving early!
Moreover, there are many other appealing condominiums aside from what I’ve introduced, and brand-new projects pop up all the time. I’ll keep working to bring you the best information in 2025, so please drop by this blog regularly!
Until next time!
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