Like any good partnership, SENA Development and Japanese property firm Hankyu Realty spent time getting to know each other before agreeing to a deal. During this introductory period, the two developers realised they shared similar business philosophies and could benefit from working with each other.
SENA and Hankyu Realty finalised a joint venture agreement to launch two condominium projects worth a combined THB 7 billion this year. The first project is Niche MONO Sukhumvit Bearing and the second is Niche Pride Taopoon Interchange.
“It’s an honour to work with Hankyu Realty as they are a prestigious company with a strong reputation and over a hundred years of experience in Japanese real estate. We currently have two projects together and we will look to expand that in the future if the market conditions are good,” Kessara Thanyalakpark, SENA Deputy Chief Executive Officer, said.
For both SENA and Hankyu Realty, it was important to find a partner who they could work with at all levels, sharing knowledge and experience to create the best possible projects.
“We have found a good partner in Hankyu Realty. They are one that shares a similar philosophy to us when it comes to business. Working together will see our two companies become more aligned allowing us to find better ways to serve consumers,” Kessara added. “It is the customer who benefits the most from our combined experience, ideas and teams.”
SENA brings Hankyu Realty’s Geo fit+ innovations to Thailand
Geo fit+ is a process which starts with collecting the residents’ opinions and suggestions on how to improve everyday life comfort, convenience, safety and best use of space. The ideas are then developed into product prototypes, tested by the residents and customers in the Geo fit+ Lab and eventually installed to serve the residents.
“There are three main benefits we have gained from applying Geo fit+. The first one is functionality. Together we can create spaces that have improved functionality and utilise the knowledge Hankyu has in this area,” Kessara explained. “The second benefit is innovation. Japan is well known for being a leader in this category and we will be able to take some of Hankyu Realty’s innovations and adapt them to our projects. Finally, design will be another benefit. We can come up with designs that fit with the lifestyle of our customers.”
Hankyu Realty finds perfect partner in SENA for Thailand expansion
For the Osaka-based Hankyu Realty, the agreement with SENA allows the firm to expand its reach in Southeast Asia.
“Our main motivation with this agreement is to expand our presence. Japan is an aging society and the Kansai region where Hankyu Realty is based will likely see the population shrink. That is why we have been looking at opportunities outside of Osaka, both in Tokyo and Southeast Asia,” Ryuichi Morotomi, President and CEO of Hankyu Realty, said.
The developer has teamed with Nam Long Investment Corporation for a project in Vietnam and is very diligent when choosing its partners in the region. This ensures the best possible experience for everyone involved.
“We look for our partners to share the same mindset, that was the most important thing when establishing this agreement with SENA,” Ryuichi points out. “We spent time getting to better understand one another and how we both conduct business. There are many similarities between Hankyu Realty and SENA and that is why we both are confident about working together. We are excited about the launch of Geo fit+ as a trustmark that will appear on our joint projects as a kind of quality assurance that Hankyu Reality proudly brings to the Thai residents.”