Seminar - Buying and Selling Real Estate for Foreigners in Japan

Post date: 11/19/2021

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 World City Towers Aqua Tower

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World City Towers Aqua Tower

World City Towers is a 42-storey high-rise tower condominium completed in October 2006. It consists of three towers, Aqua Tower, Capital Tower and Breeze Tower, with a total of 2,090 units (Aqua Tower: 1038 units, Capital Tower: 593 units, Breeze Tower: 459 units). The building is designed to provide peace of mind with seismic isolation and earthquake-resistant construction, and concierge services are provided with 24/7 resident management. It is a 4-minute walk from Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Monorail Haneda Line, and a shuttle bus (for residents only) runs to JR Shinagawa Station for convenient living. The Aqua Tower has an aqua site pool, Jacuzzi, kids pool, training gym, fitness studio and super relaxation centre on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Aqua Tower, while the Sky Lounge and Sky Library on the 26th and 27th floors of the Aqua Tower are fully equipped with common facilities. There are also guest rooms, home delivery boxes, 24-hour waste disposal and a 24-hour supermarket on site for daily shopping.

JPY 189,900,000 - 204,900,000

Exterior of SHIROKANE The SKY

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SHIROKANE The SKY

Large Scale redevelopment project for mixed-use facilities including SHIROKANE The SKY, which is a 45-stories apartment with 1247 total units, launches at the area within a 3min walk of Shirokane-takanawa Station on Metro Nanboku Line and Toei Mita Line. Shirokane-takanawa area is having continuous evolve by the past and on-going multiple redevelopment projects. The area around Shirokane-takanawa Station is a town with various colorful shops including “Shirokane AER City” directly connected to the station. Facing a street lined with trees, there are many stylish flower shops, cafes, and restaurants. There is also a supermarket with a wide selection of imported ingredients close by, and such sophisticated and modern atmosphere brings a variety of pleasures to your everyday life.

JPY 222,000,000 - 398,000,000

Exterior of Park Court Shibuya Oyamacho The Plane Yutei

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Park Court Shibuya Oyamacho The Plane Yutei

A large-scale low-rise luxury condominium apartment with a configuration of 3 buildings with 4 floors and 131 unit rooms in total. It stands in old high class residential town of Oyamacho, Shibuya-ku whose quiet living environment surrounded by lush greenery attracts many people. 3 stations and 3 lines including Yoyogi-Uehara Station are within walking distance and many shops around the stations provide convenience for living. Within the large premises of 6000m2 three residence buildings and a garden are located, and in the garden water features and plants are arranged to create a restful community in harmony with nature. High grade shared facilities and services include 3 different lounge spaces and front desk services. Dwelling units are 2LDK-4LDK for various lifestyles and family plans. Full range of high grade and popular room equipment and solid security system support and protect comfortable and peaceful everyday life of the residents.

JPY 328,000,000

Exterior of Capital Mark Tower

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Capital Mark Tower

Capital Mark Tower, vibration-controlled 47 storied with 1 basement levels structure, total number of the units 869, was completed in October 2007, developed by 4 companies including Tokyu and Mitsubishi, and built by Kajima. This high-rising condominium is located 8min walk from Tamachi stn. on JR lines, and 9min walk from Mita stn. on subway Toei Mita line. There are ongoing redevelopment project surround Tamachi and Shinagawa area, and office / commercial complex buildings and residential high-rise condominiums to be completed. ◆Full common facilities that big community can ooffer◆ Concierge service, and 24-hour manned security management. Security system Guest room with Jacuzzi (25F) Capital Sky Lounge (24/ 25F)　 Fitness room (2F) Garden Lounge (2F) Party room (2F) Kids' room (2F) AV theatre (2F) Convenience store (2F) Dust stations on each floor (24h rubbish disposal) Delivery boxes Pets friendly Carriage porch

JPY 188,000,000

Exterior of Proud Tower Shibuya

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Brandnew

Proud Tower Shibuya

JPY 264,000,000

Exterior of City Tower Azabu-juban

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City Tower Azabu-juban

City Tower Azabu Juban, a high-rise tower residence. Symbolic tower condominium in Azabu Juban, 4-minute walk to Azabu Juban Station, in the highly promising Minato Mita district, which is undergoing redevelopment. Formerly sold by Sumitomo Fudosan, constructed by a joint venture between Shimizu and Okumura Construction. Within a 15-minute drive to Shinjuku, Otemachi, and Shinagawa. The building has a seismic damping structure that reduces shaking during earthquakes.　A guest room, a top lounge with an atrium, a car porch entrance, a concierge service, 24-hour manned management, and other common facilities as well as the latest security are attractive.

JPY 300,000,000 - 628,000,000

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