Japan Real Estate

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 this exciting new product!

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 conversation!

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.

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 & seminar in Tokyo, 22 Oct 2023!!!

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 places around the world - tune in and become an educated buyer!

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 recordings!)

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 - we aim to improve on future recordings!)

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 quality, due to venue acoustics - we aim to improve on future recordings!)

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 aim to improve on future recordings!)

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!)

Emil Gorgees of realestate.jp, a member of the #JapanRealEstate Experts Panel (JREP), speaks at the inaugural Japan Real Estate Summit in Tokyo, winter 2023 - all about the purchase process, costs, mortgage applications, borrowing capacity, and much more! (Please forgive the low audio quality, due to venue acoustics - we aim to improve on future recordings!)

We speak to a potential client, interested in purchasing a home near - but not quite in - the Tokyo metropolitan center. How expensive IS Tokyo, really? We dig into that, as well as some more hands-on tactics as to when and what to inspect before purchasing, leveraging investments for residency, and much, much more!

We had a fantastic time with you all in Tokyo earlier this month - and apparently so did you! We review your feedback, plan, fine-tune and tweak the experience, and draw some conclusions in this event de-briefing session!

Is the dream to own and profit from an AirBnb accommodation business catering to winter holiday makers in the Japanese alps, in Nagano prefecture and beyond, practical? Find out in this conversation with a new client - what needs to be researched and prepared in advance, which properties qualify, and how to manage it all? (Also - how to find affordable accounting services in Japan?)

Our second conversation with Will, a new client from Taiwan - we talk developer buy-outs, old VS young buildings, Hokkaido properties, depreciation, maintenance, and much more!

The one and only Ben Shearon returns, speaking to us about the financial vehicles, strategies and tactics available to those living in Japan who wish to save, invest and plan ahead for their retirement.

We speak to a young property owner, wanting to sell their Japanese real estate property holdings - will they sell at a profit???

We bring you updates on tickets, streaming options, presentation schedule and more, in preparation for our first ever annual Japan Real Estate Summit, scheduled in Tokyo for next month!