Agle Urban Design

Basic Information

Stock Code
3467
Industry
Real Estate
Category Detail
Real Estate & Housing
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
April 2009
Listing Year
March 2016
Official Website
https://www.agr-urban.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Agle Urban Design is a growing real estate company founded in 2009 and based in Tokyo, specializing in the design and construction of single-family homes as well as the development of investment-use condominiums.

Current Situation

Agle Urban Design recorded net sales of 27.6 billion yen, operating profit of approximately 1.6 billion yen, and net profit of approximately 1.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2024, maintaining a stable financial foundation. Its core single-family home business provides integrated services from design to construction and sales, primarily in the Tokyo Tama region. It also develops investment condominiums as revenue-generating properties in rare high-demand areas, earning support from investors. In the accommodation business, it is expanding nationwide support for operating new lodging facilities utilizing vacant homes. The company focuses on eco-friendly housing design and local real estate consulting to promote sustainable urban development. In 2023, it strengthened its business foundation by incorporating subsidiary House Bird and pursuing diversification. Moving forward, it aims to grow by providing real estate services that balance urban design with enhancements in environmental and living space value.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Achieved listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ just 7 years after founding.
  • Strength in land procurement in Tokyo's southwestern area.
  • Rare industry entry into accommodation business via vacant home utilization.
  • Representative Director Obayashi has served as major shareholder for extended period.
  • Headquartered on 31st floor of Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, a high-rise office firm.
  • Quality control through integrated system from design to sales is a key feature.
  • Dual-wheel management of new single-family homes and investment condominiums.
  • TSE market category progression: Section 3 → Section 2 → Section 1 → Standard Market.
  • Strength in housing supply tailored to Tama region's characteristics.
  • Business diversification through incorporation of House Bird Co., Ltd.
  • One of the young real estate firms achieving rapid growth in the Reiwa era.
  • Nationwide expansion of new villa uses in accommodation business.
  • Paid-in capital of 390.717 million yen, mid-sized with 126 employees.
  • Investment condominiums planned and sold centered on rare areas.
  • Aggressively pursuing consulting for sustainable urban development.

Hidden Connections

  • Collaborating with local governments to promote regional revitalization through vacant home utilization.
  • Key subsidiary House Bird is a specialist brand in accommodation business.
  • Market category changes serve as barometer of corporate growth and strategy.
  • Located centrally as a tenant in Shinjuku Sumitomo Building.
  • President and major shareholder Obayashi ensures management consistency.
  • Eco-friendly housing design partnered with regional home manufacturers.
  • Accommodation business addresses vacant home issues while promoting regional tourism.
  • Building market entry barriers through real estate investor networks.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Continued steady housing demand in Tokyo metropolitan area
  • Expanding needs for vacant home utilization
  • Differentiation through strengthened eco-friendly and energy-saving housing
  • Stable demand for investment real estate
  • Efficiency gains in accommodation and real estate management via IT utilization
  • Risk diversification effects from diversified business expansion
  • Competitive enhancement through local consulting
  • Capture of housing demand from younger generations
  • Penetration of aging society対応 housing development
  • Increased revenue opportunities from urban redevelopment demand
  • New business expansion through strategic subsidiary utilization
  • Enhanced customer loyalty via brand strengthening

Strategic Goals

  • Market share expansion and brand strengthening in Tokyo metropolitan area
  • Nationwide expansion and monetization of accommodation business
  • Standardization of eco-friendly housing and expanded energy-saving technology adoption
  • Strengthened investor support through maximized real estate asset value
  • Operational efficiency improvement via digital transformation
  • Promotion of sustainable urban development in collaboration with local communities
  • Achievement of net sales over 50 billion yen
  • Establishment of diversified asset management and risk control systems
  • Advancement of employee training and corporate culture
  • Establishment of robust governance structure

Business Segments

Single-Family Home Development Business

Overview
Integrated provision from planning and development of livable single-family homes to sales and maintenance in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Competitiveness
Quality control and local services through integrated system
Customers
  • Land owners
  • Prospective home buyers
  • Local governments
  • Real estate investors
  • Mortgage financial institutions
Products
  • Single-family home design
  • Construction management
  • Land development
  • Home sales
  • After-service maintenance

Revenue Property Business

Overview
Promoting planning and sales of highly profitable investment condominiums and commercial real estate as core businesses.
Competitiveness
Site selection for high rarity value and revenue maximization support
Customers
  • Individual and corporate investors
  • Real estate management companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Asset management companies
Products
  • Investment condominium planning
  • Construction
  • Sales
  • Asset consulting
  • Rental operation support

Accommodation Facility Operation Support Business

Overview
Providing nationwide launch and operation support for accommodation facilities utilizing vacant properties.
Competitiveness
Full support system from property proposals to operations
Customers
  • Vacant home and villa owners
  • Regional development operators
  • Tourism-related companies
  • Hospitality operators
Products
  • Accommodation facility planning and design
  • Operation consulting
  • Facility management
  • Customer attraction support services
  • Accommodation facility brand building

Real Estate Consulting

Overview
Supporting real estate asset value enhancement and urban planning based on research and analysis.
Competitiveness
Practical consulting leveraging design and construction expertise
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Urban development companies
  • Real estate investors
  • Construction companies
Products
  • Market research
  • Asset valuation
  • Urban planning advice
  • Eco-friendly design proposals

Residential Equipment and Energy-Saving Technology Introduction Support

Overview
Providing introduction and operation support services for eco-friendly equipment in housing.
Competitiveness
Specialized technological proposal capabilities for environmental compliance
Customers
  • Single-family home construction companies
  • Condominium management associations
  • Local governments
  • Environmental technology companies
Products
  • Energy-saving equipment proposals
  • Solar power installation support
  • Home smart systems
  • Environmental impact reduction technologies

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Land procurement strength focused on Tokyo metropolitan area
  • Integrated system from design to sales
  • Diversified business portfolio
  • Local customer support
  • Eco-friendly housing development capabilities
  • Accommodation business expansion utilizing subsidiaries
  • Stable financial base
  • Planning responsive to market needs
  • Mature brand image
  • Extensive management experience
  • Sustainability-focused management policy
  • High employee retention rate
  • Agile market response capabilities
  • High customer satisfaction
  • Transparent governance structure

Competitive Advantages

  • High-rarity land development in central-western Tokyo region
  • Strong asset value propositions in investment condominiums
  • New market development in accommodation business via vacant home utilization
  • In-house design and construction balancing quality and cost control
  • Stable revenue structure with risk diversification through diverse businesses
  • Flexible business deployment responsive to regional needs
  • Environmentally responsive technologies contributing to sustainable urban development
  • Service diversification through subsidiary collaboration
  • Continuous sales secured by solid customer base
  • Asset management proposal strength resilient to market fluctuations
  • Revenue diversification through consulting business
  • Integrated management governance by officers and major shareholders
  • High-standard information disclosure as a listed company
  • Market research anticipating needs
  • Maintaining high-quality services through employee training

Threats

  • Real estate market cyclical risks
  • Rising land procurement costs
  • Increasing construction costs
  • Growing design constraints from stricter environmental regulations
  • Impacts of population decline and aging society
  • Funding impacts from monetary policy changes
  • Intensifying price competition with rivals
  • Asset damage risks from natural disasters
  • Changes in investment sentiment due to tax reforms
  • Decline in competitiveness from delayed technological innovation
  • Economic instability from geopolitical risks
  • Construction delays and labor cost increases due to labor shortages

Innovations

2023: Group incorporation of House Bird Co., Ltd.

Overview
Expanding accommodation facility operation support business through group integration.
Impact
Achieved business diversification and revenue base strengthening, promoting new market development.

2022: Promotion of eco-friendly single-family home design

Overview
Full-scale rollout of design plans utilizing energy-saving features and natural materials.
Impact
Meets environmental needs and contributes to brand value enhancement.

2021: Introduction of digital operation support for accommodation business

Overview
Began utilizing IT systems for facility reservations and operations.
Impact
Successfully improved operational efficiency and customer convenience.

2020: Compliance with solar power installation mandate for new homes

Overview
Sequentially implementing solar panel design installation in all new single-family homes.
Impact
Enhanced energy-saving performance and market competitiveness.

Sustainability

  • Strict compliance with energy-saving building standards
  • Promotion of natural material use to reduce environmental impact
  • Effective utilization of regional assets through vacant home regeneration
  • Active promotion of renewable energy adoption
  • Strengthened collaboration with local communities