Arr Planner grows in a softer housing market as selling prices rise
Arr Planner's first-quarter revenue rose 23.3% to ¥12,635 million and operating profit climbed 53.7% to ¥1,004 million. The company said nationwide housing starts in January to March were 85.7% of the prior-year level after demand had been pulled forward before stricter building reviews, but higher selling prices and a one-stop model across land and homes kept sales moving. Order value also rose 21.1% to ¥14,637 million, according to the presentation, while full-year guidance stayed unchanged. In other words, the company is still outrunning the backdrop, just not declaring victory over it.