Japanese real estate for foreigners — from a licensed Tokyo agent
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The how-to spine: ownership, financing, contracts, taxes — the process end to end.
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Yes, foreigners can buy property in Japan with zero restrictions. A licensed real estate agent explains what's actually true, what the catch is, and what…
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Japan's law is wide open for foreign buyers. So why do so many deals fall apart? A licensed real estate agent explains the real barriers — none of them legal.
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From repair fund traps to inheritance surprises, a licensed real estate agent shares the five things that blindside first-time foreign buyers in Japan.
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Yes, you can buy Tokyo property on a tourist visa. A licensed real estate agent walks through exactly what's possible, what you need to arrange beforehand…
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You don't need to live in Japan to own property here. A licensed real estate agent explains what you actually need as a non-resident landlord — and what…
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Most countries restrict foreign land ownership. Japan doesn't. A licensed real estate agent explains why Japan's freehold system is unusual — and what it…
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A licensed Tokyo real estate agent walks you through every step of buying Japanese property as a foreigner — from first search to title deed.
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A licensed Tokyo real estate agent and property operator shares the real lessons from a first Japanese property purchase — the surprises nobody puts in the…
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The full Japanese property purchase timeline explained in 9 concrete steps — what happens, who does what, and how long each stage actually takes.
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A minute-by-minute walkthrough of the Japanese property settlement meeting — who's there, what's handed over, and what to watch for.
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The Important Matters statement is Japan's mandatory pre-contract disclosure document. Here's what's in it, what agents gloss over, and what to challenge.
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The purchase contract is Japan's binding property agreement. Here's every clause that matters for foreign buyers — including the ones agents rush past.
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How long does buying property in Japan actually take? A week-by-week timeline covering search, contract, mortgage, and settlement — with the real delays built…
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A Tokyo licensed real estate agent explains how Japan's offer letter works, how to negotiate price, and what's binding before you sign the purchase contract.
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A Tokyo licensed real estate agent explains what a judicial scrivener actually does in Japanese property transactions, how they protect buyers, and what they…
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A Tokyo licensed real estate agent explains Japan's property registration system — what gets recorded, what it costs, and why it matters more than your…