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Best Japan Property Guide for Non-PR Visa Holders: What to Look For
Most Japan property guides assume you have permanent residency. Here's what non-PR expats actually need: mortgage options, seismic screening, and leasehold traps.
Can Foreigners Buy a House in Japan? The Complete Answer
Yes, foreigners can buy property in Japan with no restrictions. But the real hurdle is financing. Here's what non-residents and expats actually need to know.
Free Houses Japan: The Akiya Reality Check Foreigners Need to Read
Japan's free and cheap akiya houses come with hidden costs that often exceed the purchase price. Here's the unfiltered financial truth for foreign buyers.
How to Buy Property in Japan From Overseas: The Remote Buyer's Complete Guide
Foreigners can buy Japanese property remotely without setting foot in Japan. Here's the complete process: agents, power of attorney, FEFTA reporting, and financing.
Japan Earthquake Proof House: Kyu-taishin vs Shin-taishin vs 2000 Standard Explained
Japan's three earthquake building standards determine mortgage eligibility, insurance costs, and financial risk. Here's what every foreign buyer must know before purchasing.
Japan FEFTA Reporting for Foreign Property Buyers: Form 22 and What Happens If You Miss It
Non-resident buyers must file FEFTA Form 22 within 20 days of buying Japanese property. Most foreign buyers don't know this requirement exists until it's too late.
Japan House Depreciation: Why Buildings Lose Value (and What That Means for Buyers)
Japanese buildings depreciate to near-zero value within 22–47 years by law. Here's why, what it means for foreign buyers, and how investors exploit it.
Japan Leasehold vs Freehold Property: Why Cheap Listings Hide a Legal Trap
Leasehold properties in Japan appear 20–40% cheaper than freehold. Some are near-equivalent assets. Others obligate you to demolish the building at your own expense.
Japan Mortgage Without Permanent Residency: Which Banks Will Lend to Non-PR Expats
Most Japanese banks require permanent residency. A few don't. Here's exactly which lenders accept non-PR applicants, what they require, and what to prepare.
Buying Property in Japan: Expat Guide vs. Hiring a Bilingual Buyer's Agent
Bilingual agents charge 3% commission. A structured guide costs less than a single meeting. Here's when each approach makes sense for foreign buyers in Japan.
Japan Real Estate Acquisition Tax and Fixed Asset Tax: A Foreign Buyer's Guide
Japan's property taxes include acquisition tax, fixed asset tax, registration tax, and stamp duty. Here's exactly what foreigners pay and when the bills arrive.