Japan Real Estate

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Two back to back conversations with US property investors who are preparing to invest in Japan for the first time. We talk prices, rents, locations, securities, cashflow and yield, potential capital growth, and much, much more.

How can I purchase off-market properties in Japan? What can I do if the owner can't be found - or isn't interested in selling? Tune into this conversation with a long time podcast listener and find out! THE JAPAN REAL ESTATE SUMMIT, SPRING 2024, HAS JUST BEEN ANNOUNCED! GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE - https://nippontradings.com/japan-real-estate-summit-spring-2024/

In our annual summary report of Japan's real estate property market in 2023 we review the general performance of the market, provide a sector by sector analysis, and try to project what the current year, 2024, will bring - we talk investment, commercial & residential properties, hotels & ryokans, logistics facilities, prices, locations, and much, much more!

THE JAPAN REAL ESTATE SUMMIT, SPRING 2024, HAS JUST BEEN ANNOUNCED! GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE - https://nippontradings.com/japan-real-estate-summit-spring-2024/ This episode features two back-to-back conversations - the first one with a former US military staffer based in Okinawa - we brainstorm borrowing solutions and potential mortgage arrangements for SOFA visa holders. In the second conversation,...

Two back to back conversations with holiday home shoppers - we talk about some of the best practices when looking for the dream Japanese home, the fees involved, taxes, renovations, maintenance costs, and much more.

We break down the basics of real estate property investment in Japan for a new client, who is entering the market here for the very first time - from location and property selection to costs, taxes, property management, and much much more!

It's that time of year again - here's our compilation of YOUR favorite, top ten podcast and YouTube channel episodes of 2023 - from investment properties, abandoned akiya homes, how-to guides and location selection tips, and much, much more!

Super excited to share this conversation with Joey Stockermans and Take Kurosawa - this dynamic duo has recently purchased an akiya (vacant home) in the Japanese countryside, but haven't stopped there - they've actually gone and created the first ever, advanced & map integrated online platform in English for Japanese property listings research! Tune into our conversation and live demonstration of...

A follow-up chat with Richard, a savvy young entrepreneur in the early planning stages of his new Japan real estate property business - we talk dodgy realtors, client and seller profiles, the difference between working with Japanese and foreign clients, doing deep and thorough work VS transactional speed, and much, much more!

We speak to an investor, on the verge of retiring, who is looking into potential visas, real estate property investments, holiday homes, and much, much more, in Japan - and specifically in Hokkaido - tune into this information-packed conversation!

The JREP crew interviews Steven Liew, director of public policy for APAC at AirBnb - we talk all about the company's activity in Japan, the recent short-term-stay legislation introduced in 2018, akiya and rural rejuvenation, and how the company is liaising with government authorities, local residents and hosts to improve the industry's perception and success - tune into this fascinating conversati...

The JREP crew gets together to talk home loan mortgages, interest rates, loop holes, registering a car as a non-resident, "hanko" stamps, and Japan's huge FAIL at the recent G7 summit on gender equality - tune in to the conversation!

We speak to a couple who are renting and want to buy a home in another city and relocate with their family - what are some family/foreigner friendly locations that would also hold their value well? Can I rent out my mortgaged property when I'm overseas? How do realtors work in Japan? Tune in and find out!

We review your feedback of the Japan real estate summit, Autumn 2023, held in Shibuya, Tokyo last month - as well as make some exciting plans for next year's summit! Tune in :)

We talk to a couple who want to kick-off their Japanese investment portfolio, and leverage it to move to Japan - what should they invest in?

Emil Gorgees, a Tokyo real estate agent, and member of the Japan Real Estate Experts Panel, specializes in helping international and mixed-nationality families purchasing homes in the great Tokyo metropolitan area, as well as in securing mortgages for this purpose. This is a recording of his recent webinar and Q&A panel on these topics.

Recording of the Q&A panel session at our recent Japan real estate summit, autumn 2023, in Tokyo.

How to buy, renovate cheaply and efficiently, and then profit from Japan's vacant homes.

Ziv's presentation at our Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2023 - what asset class is right for each investor profile, and more importantly - who should avoid investing in each type of property?

Tracey Northcott's presentation at our Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2023 - how Japan's current short term stay legal framework came to be, and how investors and property owners can profit from it (first minute or two was not recorded due to issues at the venue, our apologies!)

The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) crew get together to discuss serving couples with differing goals and values, assessing mortgage loan structures, and the cool, must-have features in your home or office.

Our Japan Real Estate Experts Panel members break down their fees structures - what's payable and when? How do we vet our clients? Do we ever work for free? Tune in and find out!

Buying a family home in Japan and turning it into a short-term rental property - learn about licensing, features, profitability and how to stand out from the competition!

JREP members Tracey Northcott, Matt Ketchum (and a short appearance by Ziv Nakajima-Magen) talk abandoned properties in the Japanese countryside, government subsidies for those relocating to rural areas, and best practices for growing a real estate business while still attracting the right kinds of clients.