Seminar - Buying and Selling Real Estate for Foreigners in Japan

Poste date: Friday, November 19, 2021

PLAZA HOMES presented a lecture on "Buying and Selling Real Estate for Foreigners in Japan" at Expat Expo Tokyo 2021.

The presentation covers topics such as buying a property in Japan, mortgages, popular areas, taxes, and comparisons with renting.

For Foreigners, How to Buy / Sell Real Estate in Japan

1. Purchasing Real Estate

Popular urban areas, redevelopment areas, where to be cautious when looking for property, an apartment vs a detached house, mortgages, costs, etc.

2. Renting vs Buying

Advantages and disadvantages of renting and buying, cost comparison, mortgage deduction, etc.

3. To Let Go of Real Estate

Options for selling or renting when returning to your home country or in other circumstances, as well as dealing with heirs (inheritance, renunciation of inheritance).

Exterior of Pal Royal Alef Akasaka

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Pal Royal Alef Akasaka

Pal Royal Alef Akasaka is a 3-story, 36-unit apartment building built in July 1997 at the address of 7-chome, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The apartment building is conveniently located with access to two stations, Akasaka Station (approximately a 5-minute walk) and Nogizaka Station both on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line (approximately a 7-minute walk). Minami Aoyama and Roppongi areas are within walking distance, allowing residents to enjoy the arts and the latest trends, while the surrounding area is dotted with embassies, making it a sophisticated and relaxed area. The exterior of the apartment building is based on brown and gray tones, creating an impression of high quality. Seven-Eleven Akasaka Garden City Store is approximately 280 meters away, the Memorial Park for Korekiyo Takahashi is approximately 350 meters away, Family Mart Akasaka Park Building is approximately 350 meters away, Tokyo Midtown is approximately 800 meters away, and the Akasaka Gosho is also within walking distance.

JPY 91,900,000

Exterior of WORLD TOWER RESIDENCE

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Brandnew

WORLD TOWER RESIDENCE

JPY 224,000,000 - 448,000,000

Exterior of Classy Suite Gio Higashi-azabu

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Classy Suite Gio Higashi-azabu

It is a condominium apartment that is one min. walk away from Akabanebashi Station. Three train stations including Azabu-Juban Station and Shiba Park Station are accessible.　Having the Higashi-Azabu shopping street, grocery stores and convenience stores nearby, the living environment in the neighborhood is also good. It is a high-grade residence that suites the Azabu area nicely.

JPY 238,000,000

Exterior of THE TOKYO TOWERS MID TOWER

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THE TOKYO TOWERS MID TOWER

High-rise Apartment in Kachidoki. Guest room, party hall, small library, theater room and other amenities and facilities. Concierge service available for miscellaneous needs.

JPY 188,000,000 - 240,000,000

Exterior of Sky Light Tower

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Sky Light Tower

The property is located within "River City 21" where high-rise tower apartments gather along Sumida River. Sky Light Tower was one of the precedents for the Tokyo Water Front Development Plan. A restaurant and a coffee shop are placed on the ground floor in addition to a fitness gym & spa "NAS Renaissance River City 21". The property serves as a base for urban life well.

JPY 92,980,000 - 114,500,000

Exterior of DEUX TOURS CANAL and SPA

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DEUX TOURS CANAL and SPA

The property is located in the area where transportation routes for central Tokyo and Bayshore area meet. It is only 2.2km away from Ginza, Tokyo. This 52-story twin tower buildings are built in the seismic isolation structure. In addition to a Spa, fitness gym, lounge, book salon, etc., it provides excellent services for the residents such as concierge services, car sharing services and shuttle buses to Shinbashi Sta., etc.

JPY 135,000,000

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