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Christie\u2019s International Real Estate<\/strong> is expanding into Japan. The brokerage announced the launch of its first Japanese affiliate on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The firm is partnering with H2 Group<\/strong>, a Hokkaido-based lifestyle real estate services firm. H2 Real Estate<\/strong>, the group\u2019s residential brokerage division, which has offices in Niseko and Furano, will be rebranded at H2 Christie\u2019s International Real Estate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The H2 Group was founded by Simon Robinson and Michael Chen. In addition to a residential brokerage division, the group offers development management, property management, and luxury rentals featuring curated lifestyle experiences in Hokkaido\u2019s ski resort areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith their luxury focus, strong international connections and innovative, full-service approach to real estate, Michael and Simon are the perfect partners to expand Christie\u2019s International Real Estate in Japan and give the brand even greater visibility in East Asia,\u201d Mike Golden, the co-CEO of Christie\u2019s International Real Estate, said in statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Christie\u2019s<\/a> the H2 Group also signed a licensing agreement to grow the Christie\u2019s International Real Estate<\/a> brand throughout Japan, including in the key markets of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hakuba, Fukuoka and Okinawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur affiliation with Christies International Real Estate will give H2 even more credibility and reinforce our expertise in the Hokkaido luxury residential market,\u201d Robinson said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helena de Forton, the managing director and head of EMFA & Asia for Christie\u2019s added: \u201cThe Christie\u2019s International Real Estate brand has tremendous growth potential in Asia thanks to a strong network and first-class operators like H2 Group. We are excited to be growing our footprint in this part of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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