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 Jingu-gaien House
Sale Property tag

JPY 248,000,000

Exterior of Gentle-air Jimgumae
Sale Property tag

High rise mansion close to Kitasando, Kokuritsukyogijyo and Harajuku stations. Built with strong earthquake resistance. Front desk service offers convenience for residences.

JPY 249,900,000

Exterior of Terrace Shibuya Mitake
Sale Property tag

A hotel-like residence that is only one min. walk away from Shibuya Station. It is built in the reliable seismic isolation structure. It is a big plus to have a sky terrace, light slit rooms, etc. as common facilities.

JPY 349,900,000

Exterior of Daikanyama Address the Tower
Sale Property tag

A landmark tower condominium in Daikanyama that boasts of its unfailing popularity. One-minute walk from Daikanyama Station. The building is located in a complex that includes commercial facilities and a public sports center. Formerly sold by Kajima Corporation and Taisei Corporation. Pets are allowed.

JPY 369,900,000

Exterior of Proud Daikanyama Front & Terrace Terrace
Sale Property tag

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 589,000,000

Exterior of Lefond Nampeidai
Sale Property tag

JPY 398,000,000