Originally Posted by Marq
Thanks for the link to moriliving. Unfortunately, for our budget, there was not a single property with 1.5 baths; one of our hard requirements. 750,000 doesn't go as far as many think in Central Tokyo. One further question, though; how low can you negotiate with Mori Living or Homat....any?
thanks,
Marc
That's why you really should look outside the Hiroo/Roppongi area... I had a 1500 sq. ft. 3 bed, 1.5 bath out in Komazawa Daigaku for 550,000 (and it's cheaper now). I'm not saying you should go to Komazawa, because it's farther out and the commute would be tricky, just that there are nicer newer buildings for less money than the buildings you've described. Really, Homats are nasty and overpriced, as is that Azabudai building. Please take a look at
Pickles' recommendations of places--there are high-rises in Akasaka in your budget.
Edited to add: What about Kudan-shi-ta or Ichigaya? (No, there aren't really any hyphens in that word, but I have to get around the software somehow.) Much nicer neighborhoods, still plenty of expats (although more European) so there's still expat housing and OK grocery stores, but I think cheaper than where you're looking. Toei Shinjuku Line goes straight into the Keio Line if I remember correctly.