Jim Tay, Country Business Director (Japan)

Japan Property Notes

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Japan Property Notes explores Japan real estate through practical, grounded conversations on property investment, market trends and foreign buyer considerations. Hosted by Jim Tay, a Singapore based Real Estate Agent and Country Business Director (Japan) for OrangeTee International, the podcast focuses mainly on Japan property, with discussions on Tokyo real estate, key regional cities such as Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya and Fukuoka, weak yen opportunities, rental demand, financing, taxes, management, older buildings and long-term investment risks. The aim is to make Japan property easier to understa...

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Jim Tay, Country Business Director (Japan)

Episodes

Buying and Owning Japan Property: The Cost Breakdown 10.06.2026 7:39

Buying property in Japan can look attractive at first glance, but the real decision is not just about the purchase price. In this episode, I break down the main costs Singaporeans should understand before buying Japan property, including purchase costs, stamp-related fees, brokerage fees, registration tax, acquisition tax, annual holding costs, rental management fees, income tax, withholding tax,...

EP1: Tokyo Featured Properties: Shinjuku, Ogikubo, Saginomiya & Daikanyama 18.05.2026 6:46

In this first official featured properties episode of Japan Property Notes, I walk through four Tokyo property options: one new launch in Shinjuku and three renovated resale properties under the LIDEAS series. Get the slides--> https://jimtay.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/EP1-Tokyo-Featured-Properties-Shinjuku-Ogikubo-Saginomiya-Daikanyama.pdf The episode starts with L’GENTE Shinjuku, located nea...

Pilot: Why Japan Property Is Attracting Attention in 2026 11.05.2026 20:45

In this pilot episode of Japan Property Notes, I explore why Japan property is attracting more attention in 2026, especially from Singapore-based investors. Access the slides here --> https://jimtay.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Main-Seminar-Slides_19-Apr-26_FINAL.pdf I discuss the weak yen, Japan’s economic shift, property prices after the 1990s bubble, and why Tokyo is my main focus. The episod...