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.
Pre-owned Condominium in Tokyo Trends and fluctuations 2023
We have summarized here the transaction trends for the year 2023 of pre-owned condominium apartments in the Tokyo metropolitan area (Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa) which is commutable to Tokyo including the central Tokyo area. Trends and fluctuations 2023 Number of contracts In 2023 the number of contra…
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Points to Determine If Renovation is Necessary
About older apartments, the approximate age of the apartment and each facility is a good indicator of whether renovation should be done. For your comfortable and clean home, please use the following information as a reference for making your renovation plan to determine when it is desirable to reno…
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Renovation of Pre-owned Apartment
More and more people are buying pre-owned apartments and remodeling or renovating them to their own taste. Here, we will explain what you can do and what you need to be aware of when remodeling or renovating your apartment. 1. Only the exclusively-owned area can be renovated Condominium apartments,…
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Fire insurance premiums will increase in 2024!
General Insurance Rating Organization of Japan has announced that in October 2024, the premiums of fire insurance, which covers damage to buildings caused by fire, lightning, etc., will be raised by 13.0% on average nationwide. The background to the revision is that the amount of insurance payouts…
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Guide to Traditional and Modern Japanese Architecture
Tokyo Architecture Offers a Rich, Visual Guide of Japan’s Past and Present Japan has a lot to offer to those with an interest in architecture. Architectural styles in Japan have evolved over the centuries, heavily influenced by geography, climate, the raw materials available, and even the course of…
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I want to give up inherited land! - About the System of Vesting of Inherited Land in the National Treasury
The System of vesting of inherited land in the national treasury is a system that allows you to request the government to take over the land in Japan that you do not want to inherit, due to reasons such as not planning to use it yourself, difficulty in renting or selling, or saving time and cost in…
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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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If the registered owner of the real estate in Japan resides overseas, it will be necessary to register a contact person in Japan.
If a person who owns real estate in Japan, such as a foreigner or overseas resident, does not have an address in Japan, it will be necessary to declare and register the name or designation and the address of the contact person in Japan. Purpose of the revision of the law Real estate investment by J…
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Official Land Prices of Japan in 2024 – Tokyo’s prices see increase for 3rd Consecutive year both in Commercial Areas and Residential Areas
On March 26, 2024, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced the official land prices as of January 1, 2024. The data for 2024 shows a 2.3% increase nationwide (1.6% in 2023) in the fluctuation of the average prices for all types of land zoning, and the rate of increase…
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Hotel Branded Residences in Japan – Finest Living Spaces
We will explain here about “Hotel Branded Residences”, which are the luxury residences for ultra-wealthy people and exist in many major cities and resort areas around the world, although they are not so familiar in Japan. They are the real estate properties that have changed the mindset of people a…
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