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 Proud Daikanyama Front ＆ Terrace Terrace

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Proud Daikanyama Front ＆ Terrace Terrace

PROUD Daikanyama Terrace is a four-story building with a total of 19 units completed in January 2021, and is part of the PROUD series formerly sold by Nomura Real Estate Development Co. The overall design was supervised by PDP LONDON, a design firm based in London that is active worldwide. The parking lot is located underground, with sliding gates at the entrances and a layout that separates pedestrians to ensure safe flow. In addition, a bicycle storage area with a dedicated elevator is also located underground for safe use regardless of weather conditions. Elevators that stop only on the floors dedicated to the residents' units are installed. This is to ensure privacy and security. The nearest station is a 6-minute walk from Daikanyama Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line.

JPY 629,900,000

Exterior of VERA HEIGHTS EBISU HIGASHI

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VERA HEIGHTS EBISU HIGASHI

JPY 154,900,000

Exterior of Tokyu Dwell Als Jingumae

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Tokyu Dwell Als Jingumae

JPY 152,000,000

Exterior of World City Towers Capital Tower

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World City Towers Capital Tower

World City Towers Capital Tower is a big community with a total of 593 units completed in March 2007. In addition to its excellent design, which won the Good Design Award in 2007, another major feature of World City Towers is its excellent common facilities. Garbage disposal is available 24 hours a day, and there is a 24-hour supermarket, a clinic, and a daycare center. Access to Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Monorail Haneda Line is a 4-minute walk away, and JR Shinagawa Station is a 14-minute walk away, but a shuttle bus service is available to ensure that you can spend a fulfilling daily life. Haneda Airport is also easily accessible, about 20 minutes by monorail. It takes only 10 minutes by car.

JPY 160,000,000

Exterior of MITA GARDEN HILLS NORTH HILL

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Brandnew

MITA GARDEN HILLS NORTH HILL

JPY 858,000,000

Exterior of Shibaura Island Cape Tower

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Shibaura Island Cape Tower

Located in the far south end of Shibaura Island, the redeveloped area surrounded by canals, 48 story luxurious landmark tower condominium has an impressive Tri-Star shaped configuration. The nearest JR Tamachi Station and Metro Mita Station make easy transportation access possible to Tokyo and Shinagawa Station as well as to Haneda Airport. The expansive location on the water-fronts, a promenade, plants, and trees within the area provide the house environment to feel water and green close. Concierge service at the entrance hall with an open ceiling and the common use facilities including Sky Lounge, Guest Room, BBQ Garden, Party Room, and Kids Room support everyday life of the residents. The dwelling units are 1K-3SLDK available for a wide variety of family plans. There is a convenience store on the 1st floor and are also many shops and various facilities within the area. Island-like nature with water and green and high level convenience in Central Tokyo can be enjoyed.

JPY 138,000,000 - 239,900,000

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