Useful tips
How do I buy real estate in Japan? How do I rent a house? What do I need to make a contract? I don’t understand Japanese real estate jargons! In this page, we will cover information for non-residents on buying, selling and renting real estate properties in Japan. You can find easy-to-understand information about Japanese real estate with our articles on information you’re looking for, our glossary, and case studies matching your circumstances.
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Buying guide
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・Steps for buying ・How to find a property
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Selling guide
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・Process for selling ・Types of listing agreement
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Renting guide
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・Process for renting a house ・Required documents
・Tips and notes for renting
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Taxes and fees
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・Taxes on non-residents ・Fees and expenses
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Managing your rental property
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・Security deposit and key money ・Free rent system
・Rent negotiation
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Brokerage System in Japan
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・Licensing system of real estate
brokers
・The role of real estate brokers ・Real estate broker commision
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Housing loans
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・Housing loans in Japan ・Housing loans for foreign
individuals ・Housing loan procedures for
foreign individuals
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Moving guide
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・Tips for moving within Japan
・Major moving companies in
Japan
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Management Association of Condominiums
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・What are management
associations? ・Roles of management associations
・Authorities of management
associations
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Glossary
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Glossary
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Glossary for Japanese real estate market
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