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 Royal Season Azabunagasaka

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Royal Season Azabunagasaka

Located in Azabu Nagasakacho, a 4-minute walk from Azabu-juban Station on the Tokyo Metro Nanboku Line and Toei Oedo Line, this is a 11-story, 18-residence condominium built in February 2023. The layouts range from 2LDK to 3LDK, with one or two residences per floor for privacy. The rooftop sky terrace overlooks Tokyo Tower and Roppongi Hills. In addition to the international flavor of the area, there are many supermarkets and stores, including the Azabu Juban shopping street, which is full of traditional downtown atmosphere, making it convenient for daily shopping. Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown are also within walking distance.

JPY 270,000,000 - 328,000,000

Exterior of Park Court Hamarikyu The Tower

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Park Court Hamarikyu The Tower

Highest-graded apartment sold by Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co., Ltd. 5 min walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station. The premises in a hard-to-find tower apartment having good access to transportation.　15 min to Haneda Airport and 5 min to Tokyo and Shinagawa Station enable you to have smooth access to both domestic and overseas cities. It is located in the center of the major Tokyo redevelopment projects promoted by the government, such as large-scale redevelopment in the areas of Hamamatsucho and Toranomon, construction of a new station on Yamanote Line. Nicely located close to Italian Town in Shiodome and Hama-rikyu Gardens. It is a 37story luxury hotel-like tower apartment. It comes with a full line of attractive shared facilities including Lounge and Skywalk garden.

JPY 279,800,000

Exterior of Florence Palace Sasazuka

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Florence Palace Sasazuka

JPY 84,900,000

Exterior of WELLITH AZABU MAMIANA

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WELLITH AZABU MAMIANA

The property is 5 min. walk away from Azabu-Juban Sta. The Roppongi area is also within walking distance.While it is conveniently located, it is in a quiet location away from buzz of busy city life. There are hills covered with plenty of plants and trees to the north and west of the premise, and Mamiana Park is located south west of the premise. It is an amazingly natural environment that makes you forget that you’re in the middle of Tokyo. In the neighbourhood, Tokyo American Club and the Russian embassy are found. It in only 3 min. walk to “Nisshin World Delicatessen” the grocery store popular among foreigners. Azabu-Juban shopping street can be reached in a 5 min. walk. The property is one of the Wellith barnd’s properties known as luxury condominium apartments, developed by NTT Urban Development. It was awarded the Good Design Award in 2008. A variety of efforts have been made in its design to harmonize with surrounding nature beautifully, such as in materials, tone of the color, design, etc. The entrance and lounge turned out to be the places where you can sense peace and luxury. The indoor corridor leads to each unit. In addition, delivery boxes and 24h garbage stations are also available. It also assures very dependable security systems by having self-locking doors, dimple key, security cameras, and double-locking system for the gate in addition to 24h security system.

JPY 598,000,000

Exterior of Diana Garden Hiroo

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Diana Garden Hiroo

Diana Garden Hiroo is a 108-unit apartment completed in February 2006 and constructed by Kajima Corporation. Although it is conveniently located only a 1-minute walk from Hiroo Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, the building is surrounded by greenery, and the Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park is only 240 meters away. The surrounding area is dotted with embassies, creating a mature and international atmosphere. Along Gaien Nishi Dori Avenue, there are many trendy coffee shops and restaurants where you can enjoy your daily life. The apartment is equipped with a concierge service and a 24-hour security system by SECOM, ensuring a safe and comfortable life.

JPY 788,000,000

Exterior of Tokyo Twin Parks

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Tokyo Twin Parks

It is a 47 floor luxurious twin tower condominium with a right-wing and a left-wing building located in front of Hamarikyu Gardens and a 2 min.walk from Shiodome Station. The common use facilities which were designed for luxurious hotel image include an entrance, lobby, front desk service, various lounges, a guest room, and a fitness room. The up-dated room equipment support everyday life of the residents. Ocean views from the Eastside units include Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, and Tokyo Bay, and City views from the Westside units include Tokyo Tower and Cityscape of Tokyo, which adds color to the living space. The area is located in one of the Tokyo's most active commercial and business districts of Shinbashi and Shiodome, and is surrounded by many restaurants and shopping places. Good transportation access and convenience for life make your high class urban life enjoyable.

JPY 279,800,000 - 429,000,000

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