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 Branz Shibuya Tokiwamatsu

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Branz Shibuya Tokiwamatsu

BRANZ Shibuya Tokiwamatsu is a 13-story condominium with a total of 72 units completed in September 2017, formerly sold by Tokyu Land Corporation and Arc Real Estate. Management is by Tokyu Community, and security is ensured by an auto-lock with color monitor and double auto-lock at the entrance. A lounge is available next to the hall with a concierge. There is a sub entrance on the south side of the building, and the number of units on each floor decreases as you ascend to the upper floors. BRANZ Shibuya Tokiwanmatsu is a 13-minute walk from Omotesando Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. It is also a 14-minute walk from Shibuya and Ebisu stations on the JR Yamanote, Saikyo, and Shonan-Shinjuku lines, making it a convenient location with access to multiple train lines. Living facilities are also conveniently located.

JPY 548,000,000

Exterior of It's Tokyo Foresight Square

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It's Tokyo Foresight Square

JPY 89,800,000 - 147,900,000

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 368,900,000 - 488,000,000

Exterior of Nishitoyama Tower Homes Central Tower

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Nishitoyama Tower Homes Central Tower

JPY 129,000,000

Exterior of Grand Maison Shirokane-no-mori The Tower

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Grand Maison Shirokane-no-mori The Tower

Grande Maison Shirokane no Mori The Tower, located along Platinum Street, total number of the units 334, with a hybrid seismic isolation and vibration-control structure, was completed in June 2015, developed by Sekisui House, and built by Taisei. The building is Choki-yuryo-jyutaku (superior long-term residences) which met strict standards based on the low for promotion of the spread of superior long-term residences. The total land area is 6,800 sqm, planted seasonal greenery in the site. Concierge service, cafe lounge, guest rooms, fitness room, dust stations on each floor, trunk rooms and rental bicycles are also available, and pets are allowed. There are the Tokyo Teien Art Museum, and Happo-en Garden near by. Cafes or restaurants, supermarkets, drug stores, and convenience stores are dotted throughout the area. The property is located in an area with easy access to Shirokanedai Station (approx. 10 min. walk), Hiroo Station (approx. 13 min. walk), and Ebisu Station (approx. 15 min. walk).

JPY 469,000,000

Exterior of Infinity Minami-aoyama

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Infinity Minami-aoyama

JPY 88,800,000

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