Tokyo Real Estate News & Information
Tokyo's Property Market & Useful Tips for Property Owners
Stay informed on Tokyo land prices, redevelopment projects, taxes on Japanese real estate, real estate terms, and more. We provide useful news and information especially for foreigners (non-residents) interested in buying, selling, and owning properties in Tokyo.
Is Now the Good Time to Sell Real Estate in Tokyo? 2025 Market Predictions & Price Trends
Tokyo Real Estate Prices: What's Happening and What’s Next? We’ve created a video that takes an in-depth look at the Tokyo real estate market and the factors driving its rapid price increases. Since the pandemic, real estate prices in Tokyo have skyrocketed, with the average price of newly built co…
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Expat Living in Tokyo: Navigating the Rental Housing Market
Moving to Tokyo as a foreign expat involves finding a house and settling in, which can be complex. Securing long-term rental housing in Tokyo requires tackling various tasks, such as property selection, area orientation, coordinating with movers, completing registrations, and handling administrativ…
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Japan's Real Estate Market 2024-2025: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
The following article was written by Ziv Nakajima-Magen – Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Nippon Tradings International (NTI) Japan’s Real Estate at a Crossroads The Japanese real estate market continues to defy global uncertainties, offering a mix of stability, opportunity, and evol…
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Compliance with energy conservation standards will become mandatory from April 2025. What is the impact on the asset value of real estate?
In April 2025, compliance with energy conservation standards for newly built houses will become mandatory in Japan. Those who are purchasing or building a house in the future will need to understand the energy conservation standards. The goal is to achieve even higher energy-saving performance (ZEH…
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What are energy conservation standards and energy-saving housing?
The mandatory compliance with energy conservation standards for newly built houses starting in 2025 is taking a growing interest in energy-saving houses. This section explains how the energy-saving performance of houses works, how energy conservation standards are evaluated, and what types of ene…
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Renting an Apartment in Japan: A Guide for Foreigners
With an increase in the number of foreign workers in Japan, the housing needs of foreigners in Tokyo and regional cities are increasing. When foreigners rent apartments or houses in Japan, they may come across some problematic situations due to the language barrier, Japanese business customs, or du…
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Tokyo Interior Design Services with English-friendly Agents
If you’re living or working in central Tokyo, you’ll likely find that housing and office space is more compact than what you may be used to in your home country. That said, layouts are often designed with ease of use and practicality in mind. Be it your home or office, you can customize your space…
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Apartment Renovation Costs and Renovation
The cost of renovating an apartment varies depending on the scope of the construction and the details of the renovation such as the equipment. We will, here, explain the approximate cost of apartment renovation for each renovation area.We will also introduce the estimated construction costs of reno…
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The Process of Acquiring Land and Constructing a House
Many foreigners seeking to purchase a home in Japan prefer to build a custom home tailored to their specific needs and preferences. We'll guide you step-by-step through the process of building a custom home in Japan, from purchasing land to the final handover. Building a house in Japan is a multi-s…
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Can a foreigner purchase property in Japan?
With a weaker yen, increased foreign tourism, and a growing foreign resident population, there's been a surge in foreign real estate purchases in Japan. There has been a rise in the number of foreign purchases of condominiums, commercial buildings in central Tokyo, and resort properties in Hokkaido…
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