Buying Guide– category –

Three habits that mislead buyers from the US, Canada and Australia: one agent often works for both sides, the deposit goes straight to the seller, and inspections are optional.

Yes — any foreign national can buy property in Japan with full ownership rights, no visa or residency required. A Tokyo-registered takken-shi (宅地建物取引士) explains the rules, the exceptions, and the one real limit: financing.

The Japanese property sales contract (不動産売買契約書) is a legally binding document that determines what you are buying, how much you are paying, and what happens if anything goes wrong. It is written entirely in Japanese, and there is...

One of the first decisions foreign buyers face in Tokyo is whether to buy a new-build condominium (新築マンション) or a resale property (中古マンション・中古一戸建て). Both have genuine advantages — and the right choice depends heavily o...

Buying property in Japan involves significantly more upfront cost than most buyers expect. Beyond the purchase price itself, you should budget an additional 6–8% in transaction costs. This guide breaks down every cost line by line, with ...

Japan places no legal restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing real estate. Whether you hold a tourist visa or permanent residency, you can buy an apartment or house in Tokyo in your own name. This guide walks you through the entire ...