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 Higashigaoka 1-chome House
Sale Property tag

The property is located in a quiet residential area about 300 meters west of the 7th Road. Komazawa Park, Summit Nozawa Ryuunji Store, and Seijo Ishii Kakinokizaka Store are within walking distance. Commercial facilities such as supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and banks are located around Komazawa Station, which provides a convenient living environment. This is a 2-story, 3LDK house with a parking space and a balcony. It has a spacious living/dining room of approximately 32m2 and an island kitchen. There is a shoe closet, a storage room, and closets in each bedroom. In addition to a home, the property can be used as a second home, hobby room, rental investment, etc.

JPY169,000,000

Exterior of Daita 1-chome House
Sale Property tag

9-minute walk from Setagaya-Daita Station, which has been the talk of the town as a hot spring resort and a sacred site for TV dramas, this warmly colored residence is located in a quiet residential area. The DOLCE series, formerly sold by Daiki Kensetsu. Delicate details such as floor tiles and skirting boards are also included. The spacious 2LDK+DEN with a total floor space of approximately 30 Tsubo. 17.8 Tatami mats LDK with a roof balcony. Roof balcony.

JPY260,000,000

Exterior of Harumi Island Triton Square View Tower
Sale Property tag

Harumi Island Triton Square View Tower is a steel-framed reinforced concrete structure (partly steel-framed, partly reinforced concrete) with 50 floors above ground and 2 floors below, totaling 624 units, located in Harumi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, a 7-minute walk from Tsukishima Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and a 9-minute walk from Tsukishima Station on the Toei Oedo Line. This large-scale tower condominium is located in Harumi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. In the surrounding area, supermarkets and convenience stores convenient for daily shopping are located within a 5-minute walk, and parks are also nearby. Hospitals are also accessible within a 10-minute walk, providing all the facilities necessary for daily life. The educational environment is also a safe location for households raising children. This residence is suitable for those seeking a comfortable life in the city center. The management system is fully outsourced, with day shift management, and large-scale repair work was conducted from 2009 to 2010.

JPY 109,990,000 - 179,000,000

Exterior of THE TOKYO TOWERS SEA TOWER
Sale Property tag

High-rise Apartkent in Kachidoki. Guest room, party hall, small library, theater room and other amenities and facilities. Concierge service available for miscellaneous needs.

JPY 129,800,000 - 210,000,000

Exterior of Kachidoki View Tower
Sale Property tag

It stands in front of the Kachidoki Station on Toei Oedo Line. It is connected directly to the station underground. A park is found in the neighborhood. Ginza is within 1.5 km. It is in a popular bayside area. It overlooks both Sumida River and Tokyo Bay nearby in a very open area. Kachidoki View Tower is a 53-story ultra high-rise apartment. A public daycare, grocery store and restaurants are found within the building. The park next to the property has 4,700 sqm. space. It is a highly convenient condominium apartment. A party room, guest room, theater room, library, etc. are placed in the common area. It also provides 24h. management services as well as hotel-like concierge service. It houses 712 units in total. The floor plans ranges from 1LDK to 3LDK. It offers high quality private living space in high up in the sky of Tokyo. The beautiful and the latest functional specifications are provided to each unit.

JPY 328,000,000 - 398,000,000

Exterior of THE TOKYO TOWERS MID TOWER
Sale Property tag

High-rise Apartment in Kachidoki. Guest room, party hall, small library, theater room and other amenities and facilities. Concierge service available for miscellaneous needs.

JPY 188,000,000 - 240,000,000