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.
Capital Gains Tax on Property Sales 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 tax…
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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 al…
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Deal Analysis Tokyo – Edogawa Hotel Room Unit
The following deal analysis was written by Ziv Nakajima-Magen – Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Nippon Tradings International (NTI) “Institutionalised” Sub-Leasing Arrangements Sub-leasing is a popular rental strategy, in which a tenant – usually a company specializing in short term r…
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PLAZA HOMES Featured in Newsweek International Magazine
The major weekly publication “Newsweek International” (Dec. 12, 2019) interviewed Kouya Kuwata–President of PLAZA HOMES–for their Japanese Real Estate special feature article. Article from Newsweek International Aside from the growing number of tourist arrivals, which has experienced double-digit…
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The Amendment of the Civil Code – Regarding the Guarantor of a Lease Contract
The Civil Code has been greatly amended for the first time since its establishment around 120 years ago. Some of the new amendments will start being enforced as early as April 1st of 2020. Among the amendments made at this time, the rules regarding the protection of a guarantor have been reinforced…
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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 owner…
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2020 Market Forecast for Expat Rental Properties in Tokyo
Expats Moving to Japan and the Tokyo Olympic Games In an average year many expat families arrive in Japan to start their house hunting from June to August, so that their children can start their new life in Tokyo in sync with the start of the new school term (September) of their children’s internat…
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Housing Loan FAQ for foreigner’s real estate purchase
We receive many inquiries about getting a housing loan from a Japanese bank at a lower interest rate from foreign customers who are considering purchasing real estate in Japan. We contacted a bank loan representative–who has experience providing foreigners with housing loans–about some of the most…
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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 - particul…
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Buying Japanese Property from Overseas
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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