Japan Real Estate

We review the numbers, advantages, dis-advantages and reasons behind choosing to invest in a small apartment building in Fukuoka city, Japan.

A super-fun interview with Tom Legge, originally from the UK, whose humorous blog, The "Osaka House Project" documents and details the processes involved in deciding to, researching and finally building your own dream home in Japan.

We take a question from Parikshat, a Malaysian podcast listener, who asks about investment hot-spots in Japan which strike a balance between yield and growth potential - and also discuss financing options for Japan real-estate property.

On this episode we speak with Kevin Elliott, co-founder and president of "JPI - Japan Property Investments" - a unique and innovative platform, enabling investors to purchase shares in Japanese real estate property, from as little as $800, and with a minimum guaranteed return of 3% and upwards.

What types of things require attendance during a tenancy, and what's needed before a new tenant moves in? How much does it all cost? We answer all of these questions and more in this episode.

One of the top concerns of first time overseas real estate property investors or would-be investors are fluctuating exchange rates. In this episode we teach you three simple rules and best practices that you should adopt in order to not only avoid losing money on these volatile swings, but to actually profit significantly from them.

In this episode we review the numbers, selection criteria, due diligence and reasons for recommending and facilitating a residential home real estate investment property in Sapporo city, one of Japan's biggest, and it's fourth most popular tourist destination.

As we do every year towards the end of January, in this episode we will review trends, data and statistics from major industry players in the market for 2018, and try to identify profitable investment strategies for 2019, based on trends, preferences and economy indicators.

REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are excellent investment vehicles offering flexibility, liquidity, hands-off management and a diverse exposure at low capital outlays. In this episode we examine Japan's contributions to this highly popular market sector.

We return to check up on Hong-Kong based Odyssey Capital Group, and their Japan boutique hospitality fund - now in full motion, and with an amazing selection of beautiful properties already in their portfolio. Dan Vovil, co-founder and president of Odyssey, joins us again for this conversation.

In this episode we talk about diversity & hedging, why this concept is crucial for successful & profitable investment portfolios, and how to apply it to our Japanese real estate property investments.

In this holiday themed episode we discuss how we, as investors, can use our funds to make a difference and support the world around us - including a deal analysis of an exciting new project that helps rehabilitate ex-cons, while also generating great returns for investors in the process.

Our very own sales & marketing manager, Priti Donnelly, joins us from Canada, and share the questions, concerns and common misconceptions that first-time investors in Japan's real estate property market most often have.

Vacancies are part and parcel of any property investments, but are a painful hassle, and come with attached expenses and a loss of income - which is why they should be minimized whenever possible. In this episode we examine the various methods in which we can tackle extended vacancies in Japan, and what these entail.

We interview Shai Greenberg, VP of Genkai Capital, who deals with institutional investors and some of Japan's biggest commercial real-estate property investment deals, to get his views on current market trends, structuring big deals and financing them, as well as the road-map for coming years, in light of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

One of the most burning issues for investors in Japan's property market is the lack of financing options for their property purchases. In this episode, we explain the problem, and propose a solution - which YOU can be a part of, and profit from.

It is often said that, to sell in Japan, one must familiarize one's self with "The Japanese Way" of doing business - but according to Dr Greg Story, who has been living and working here for over 30 years, things are changing - and there may be more similarities than differences, at least as far as sales and business communication goes. Join us for this fascinating interview with one of the country...

If you're a ski or other winter sports enthusiast, you may have been wondering how much it costs to own your own Japanese holiday home on or near the slopes - this episode explains the costs, procedures and due diligence involved in these types of purchases.

Japan is one of the world's fastest ageing societies, and many investment property tenants are elderly and frail - they may or may not have living relatives who may or may not be able to assist if anything happens to them. What are your options as a landlord when anything happens to your tenant?

Odyssey capital group is based in Hong-Kong, and is Asia's leading independent alternative asset management firm. Dan Vovil, Odyssey's co-founder and president, speaks to us about his company's unique Japanese projects - from 7th generation Sake breweries to an exciting new boutique hospitality fund - plus, a special offer for our PodCast listeners!

Japanese buildings aged 40 years and over can often last far longer, and keep generating good, reliable profits - however, there's a good reason to avoid, or at least carefully evaluate, these deals - and it may not be what you think...

Jason Ball, an Australian who has been living in Japan for the past 15 years, is the manager and administrator of Japan's biggest English Business Networking Community, with over 55,000 members residing and working both in and out of the country. In this interview, he shares his experience, tips, best practices & common questions and answers - priceless information for anyone who is considering re...

In this episode, we review a residential real-estate property investment deal in Kumamoto city, one of Japan's best and least known investment destinations. We review the city profile, building renovation history and reserve fund pool status, tenant information and other factors which make or break this deal and others like it.

Japan, similar to most of the Asian continent, is one of the areas estimated to be hit the hardest by global warming and rising sea levels in the next 50-100 years. What does this mean for Japan's economy and property market, and how is the country preparing for the inevitable?

This episode consists of a live recording of a Q&A session held at the end of a short seminar we've recently been invited to speak at, in Brisbane, Australia. We cover things like NTI's services, fee structure, potential financing, recommended investment locations in Japan, and much more.