Investment
These articles contain information that will be useful for those wanting to invest in real estate in Japan. Here we explain how to choose an investment property, how to manage an investment property, things to be careful of when managing assets, real estate market information, and income taxes for non-residents in Japan.
Online Support for Real Estate Purchases by Foreigners not residing in Japan
For foreigners wanting to purchase real estate property in Japan–but do not live in Japan–it can be very difficult to deal with the various procedures required to purchase property within the period of their stay in Japan. Such procedures include the previewing of properties (houses), applying for…
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Beware when Buying Old Condos!
The following article was written by Ziv Nakajima-Magen – Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Nippon Tradings International (NTI) The Attraction Individual condominium units in co-owned buildings are the most popular asset class in Japan’s real-estate property investment market - parti…
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Japan Real Estate Property Market – Annual Report 2019 - 2020
The Bigger Picture While 2018 was a year of investing outside of one’s backyard, 2019 became the year of finding an investment destination to venture to. Considering the fact that of all the countries in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan is the only one with zero restrictions on foreign property own…
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Property Investment For Foreigners: Technological Innovation in Japan’s Real-Estate Property Market
The following is an excerpt from "Japan Real Estate Property Investment For Foreigners Part 2" by Ziv Nakajima-Magen – Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Nippon Tradings International (NTI) While Japan is considered by many to be a techno-geek’s paradise, those of us living here know…
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Capital Gains Tax when Selling Property in Japan
This guide explains the taxes involved in selling real estate in Japan. Profits from selling real estate, known as capital gains, are subject to national and local (inhabitant) income tax. Tax rates vary depending on the length of ownership and the property's use. Here is an introduction to the t…
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Property Investment For Foreigners: Commercial and Retail
The following is an excerpt from "Japan Real Estate Property Investment For Foreigners Part 2" by Ziv Nakajima-Magen – Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Nippon Tradings International (NTI) According to JETRO (Japan’s governmental external trade agency), Japan boasts the world’s seco…
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Property Investment For Foreigners: Distance from Stations
The following is an excerpt from "Japan Real Estate Property Investment For Foreigners Part 2" by Ziv Nakajima-Magen – Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Nippon Tradings International (NTI) It’s a well known fact that Japan’s public transport systems are among the world’s most effici…
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Property Investment For Foreigners: Where to Buy
The following is an excerpt from "Japan Real Estate Property Investment For Foreigners Part 2" by Ziv Nakajima-Magen – Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Nippon Tradings International (NTI) Japan’s current prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has taken some serious steps aimed at re-introducing…
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Property Investment For Foreigners: How to Screen Tenants
The following is an excerpt from "Japan Real Estate Property Investment For Foreigners Part 2" by Ziv Nakajima-Magen – Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Nippon Tradings International (NTI) Q: I understand there is no credit check system in Japan, so how do I check out a potential tena…
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Property Investment For Foreigners: Financing Options & Guest-Houses
Q: As a non-resident of Japan, can I buy any property in Japan without restrictions? I am thinking of buying a 200-year-old residential landed property in the outskirts of Tokyo for my own stay purposes, and maybe as a guesthouse as well. Am I entitled to get a loan from a Japanese financial insti…
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