Tokyo Real Estate News & Information
Tokyo's Property Market & Useful Tips for Property Owners
Stay informed on Tokyo land prices, redevelopment projects, taxes on Japanese real estate, real estate terms, and more. We provide useful news and information especially for foreigners (non-residents) interested in buying, selling, and owning properties in Tokyo.
Buying Land and Building a House on it - To Sort Out the Conditions for Building a House
When purchasing land and building a custom-built home, it is important to first consider where and what kind of house you would like to build, and what your ideal house would look like. Let's start by sorting out your conditions, such as the area where you want to live, the surrounding environment,…
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Buying Land and Building a House on it - Land search and purchase
Buying land to build a house begins with finding the land you want to purchase. Once you have decided on the area where you want to live, the image of the house you want to build, and your approximate budget, check the requirements of the land to determine what kind of land you should look for. Her…
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Buying Land and Building a House on it - Costs of Buying Land + Building a House on it and Housing Loan
If you want to buy land and build a house on it, you will first need to pay for the land, and it is common to pay the construction cost of the house in multiple installments from the contract to its completion and delivery. Usually, housing loans are secured by a completed building and cannot be us…
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Buying Land and Building a House on it - Selection of Construction Company and Construction Costs
Once you have decided on the area in which you want to live, the image of your home, and your approximate budget, you can start choosing a company to ask for construction of your house. Some companies may assist you in finding land, or may introduce you to their own “Land lot subject to constructio…
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Overview of Japan's Inheritance Tax for Foreigners
This article is written by Thomas Y. Lu (Global Head of Tax) of Leo Wealth and Ryo "Ryan" Kubozono of financialplanning.jp. The Japanese real estate market has been increasingly attracting foreign interest in recent years, particularly among foreigners residing in Japan or non-residents who are con…
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Compliance with energy conservation standards will become mandatory from April 2025. What is the impact on the asset value of real estate?
In April 2025, compliance with energy conservation standards for newly built houses will become mandatory in Japan. Those who are purchasing or building a house in the future will need to understand the energy conservation standards. The goal is to achieve even higher energy-saving performance (ZEH…
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What are energy conservation standards and energy-saving housing?
The mandatory compliance with energy conservation standards for newly built houses starting in 2025 is taking a growing interest in energy-saving houses. This section explains how the energy-saving performance of houses works, how energy conservation standards are evaluated, and what types of ene…
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Japan's Real Estate Market 2024-2025: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
The following article was written by Ziv Nakajima-Magen – Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Nippon Tradings International (NTI) Japan’s Real Estate at a Crossroads The Japanese real estate market continues to defy global uncertainties, offering a mix of stability, opportunity, and evol…
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Is Now the Good Time to Sell Real Estate in Tokyo? 2025 Market Predictions & Price Trends
Tokyo Real Estate Prices: What's Happening and What’s Next? We’ve created a video that takes an in-depth look at the Tokyo real estate market and the factors driving its rapid price increases. Since the pandemic, real estate prices in Tokyo have skyrocketed, with the average price of newly built co…
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Official Land Prices of Japan in 2025 – Tokyo’s prices see increase for 4th Consecutive year both in Commercial Areas and Residential Areas
On March 18, 2025, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism announced the official land prices as of January 1, 2025. The data for 2025 shows a 2.7% increase nationwide (2.3% in 2024) in the fluctuation of the average prices for all types of land zoning, and the rate of increase…
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