Japan Real Estate

Now that the borders are finally open, we get together with the better half of our Japan Real Estate Experts Panel to talk about short term stays, how and why to generate bookings out of AirBnb and similar platforms, demolition and removal of older structures, and more!

We talk to a Brazilian investor about the research, analysis and due diligence involved in selecting the right investment real estate properties in Japan.

The JREP members discuss investment loans for the purchase or construction of real estate property in the land of the rising sun - who can qualify, what are the terms and conditions, how much can be borrowed and how is the amount decided on, what types of tenant leases and property profiles work best for investment, and much, much more - also - announcing the second Japan Real Estate Summit & semi...

We recently held an online seminar for Singapore's "Quantic" business school alumni members, teaching them everything there is to know about the real estate property market in the land of the rising sun - market basics, investment, taxation, rentals, re-sale options, prices, and much, much more - tune into the conversation and let us know what you think in the comments section!

The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel welcomes Michael, a savvy young investor at the start of his journey, who is looking for insights into Japan's real estate property market.

Thrilled to be collaborating with https://cheaphousesjapan.com/, one of the most popular and comprehensive sources of affordable, vacant Japanese homes in English out there - this interview will let you know exactly what to expect - and, more importantly, what NOT to expect - if you're purchasing one of these - how it works, what's involved, and what's different to property purchases in other plac...

We talk to a first-time buyer, in the market for both an investment property and a holiday home - what can his budget buy, where, how to conduct due diligence on properties, tenants and locations?

We speak to an Australian couple, who are looking to buy a vacant land plot in Hokkaido, Japan, for the purpose of building and running a winter accommodation resort on it - what kind of research and due diligence is involved? Tune into the conversation and find out!

Two back to back audio conversations with US military staffers, in the market for family homes and investment properties - can they get a loan? Can a Japanese spouse or Japanese relatives help? What, where and how should they buy? Tune in and find out!

We speak to a potential client whose spouse is from Fukuoka city, Japan - one of the nation's most exciting cities - who is interested in finding out what can be purchased in the city and for how much - we cover holiday homes, investment properties, and even have a chat about setting up a fund-like structure for investor groups, to better leverage their joint buying power.

We speak to an ex-pat living in Japan, who is interesting in setting up a real estate brokerage or agency in the land of the rising sun - what are some things to think about before pulling the trigger? Join the conversation to find out!

We talk to a group of friends from Sweden, who are in the market for a Japan holiday home, for them to use whenever they're here on holiday - should they get a house or a condo unit? In the city or countryside? And what can you get for less than $100K within an hour from Tokyo? Tune in and find out!!!

Emil Gorgees takes the stage at our latest JREP (Japan Real Estate Experts Panel) session, and educates us on the mortgage options available to non-permanent residents of Japan - how does it work in Japan? What are the policies? Who can borrow, how much, and for what purpose? Tune in to find out!

We welcome Garth to the Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) - he's a savvy young man from Washington DC, with an affinity for Japan, and wants to move here and work in the real-estate sector - he asks us how to do do that, and also how to get loans, how, where and what to invest in, and much, much more!

We talk to a young man who is currently living in Japan, and is in the process of figuring out how to enable his elderly mom to spend as much time as possible here with him - should he help her buy a holiday home? Or perhaps an investment property that'll pay for her trips here is a better idea?

We speak to a fabulously cute couple from the US, in the market for their first ever investment property - what, where and how to buy, how our services work, how much everything costs, and much, much more!

A chat with the very cool leaders of an exciting new artistic project community, currently being brought to life in the Japanese countryside.

We proudly present to you our annual market summary article, paraphrased into a podcast episode - hear all about the trends, statistics, opportunities and forward trajectory of the world's second biggest property market in the last year!

A conversation with a new client - we cover the differences between investing in Japan and in other countries, market fundamentals, asset classes, tenant profiles and tenancy leases, the purchase process, taxes, insurance, and much more!

A deeper than normal JREP session - all about the origins of Tracey's business, values and philosophy in business, happiness, and much, much more!

Emil Gorgees, Tracey Northcott, Blanka Kobayashi, Matt Ketchum and Ziv Nakajima-Magen take live questions from the audience at the inaugural Japan Real Estate Summit (Tokyo, winter 2023) - mortgages, investments, renovations, short term stays, airbnb, abandoned homes, akiya, and everything under the sun! (Please forgive the low audio quality, due to venue acoustics - we aim to improve on future re...

Matt Ketchum of Akiya & Inaka (https://www.akiyainaka.com/), a member of the #JapanRealEstate Experts Panel (JREP), speaks at the inaugural Japan Real Estate Summit in Tokyo, winter 2023 - all about the what can - and CANNOT be done - with the many affordable and less affordable abandoned homes available for purchase throughout Japan! (Please forgive the low audio quality, due to venue acoustics -...

Tracey Northcott of Tokyo Family Stays (https://www.tokyofamilystays.com/), a member of the #JapanRealEstate Experts Panel (JREP), speaks at the inaugural Japan Real Estate Summit in Tokyo, winter 2023 - all about the tremulous history, current legislative and management framework of "minpaku" (short term stay business) and the inn & hotel business sector in Japan! (Please forgive the low audio qu...

Ziv Nakajima-Magen of Nippon Tradings International (https://www/nippontradings.com), a member of the #JapanRealEstate Experts Panel (JREP), speaks at the inaugural Japan Real Estate Summit in Tokyo, winter 2023 - all about where to find, what to look for, how to analyze and conduct due diligence on potential investment properties. (Please forgive the low audio quality, due to venue acoustics - we...

Blanka Kobayashi of Ark Reform (https://arkreform.com/english-1), a member of the #JapanRealEstate Experts Panel (JREP), speaks at the inaugural Japan Real Estate Summit in Tokyo, winter 2023 - all about the options, prices, tips and tricks one should know of when renovating their Japanese home! (Please forgive the low audio quality, due to venue acoustics - we aim to improve on future recordings!...