Japan Real Estate

We speak to a savvy investor from Taiwan, about to enter Japan's real estate proeprty market for the first time, who is wondering about portfolio diversity and hedging, as well as about investment in Japanese franchise businesses.

We speak to a US based couple, about to enter Japan's property investment market for the very first time, on a limited budget - what should they buy, if anything, for only $40,000?

An audio conversation with an investor looking to take their first plunge into the world's second biggest property investment market - we talk current market trends, fundamentals, locations, and much, much more!

The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) visits Byron Nagy, an organic farmer, builder and eco-lodge operator in Kanagawa - he tells us his family's story, shares their dreams and challenges, and gives us a hands-on tour of the amazing family home he's built, using a mix of traditional and modern building techniques and materials.

What to do if your Japanese tenant refuses to move out of your property? The JREP crew gets together to answer this, and other questions sent in by our viewers. Tune into the conversation!

We speak to a lovely US-based couple, who are in the process of purchasing an older, super-cheap holiday home in Japan!

Our second conversation with Anna, who has recently taken on B2C marketing duties for "Hmlet", a Tokyo-based short-term stay and shared housing operator - marketing and business networking on and offline, working for a Japanese company as opposed to an international start-up, and how to be a real person and not a spammy sales robot!

AND it's official - JREP (the Japan Real Estate Experts Panel) proudly announces the very first Japan Real Estate Summit, taking place in Tokyo, February 2023!

We speak to a new potential client, about to purchase their first real estate property in Japan, about the criteria for purchasing private residences, investment properties, financing strategies, location selection, and much, much more!

A conversation with a seasoned US based real estate professional & investor, about to take his first steps in Japan's property market. We talk strategy, yields, locations, financing, cultural differences, and much, much more...

Our JREP members get together to discuss Japan's interest rates, which have gone up for the first time in a long, long time, financing, foreign exchange rates, equity VS property markets, and a bunch of other economic/money-head topics - join the conversation!

We speak to the fabulous Anton Wormann, a Swedish heart-throb who has moved to Japan, and is in the process of purchasing and renovating, DIY style, some of the country's abandoned homes.

How, why and for how much should you buy an Akiya (abandoned/vacant home in Japan)? We take a deep dive with akiya hunter Matt Ketchum, of "Akiya and Inaka", Tracey Northcott & Ziv Nakajima-Magen.

The JREP (Japan Real Estate Experts Panel) gets together to discuss the differences between how investors and owners-occupiers view renovations, how they affect rental income and tenant profiles - and what exactly is the investor mind-set, anyway? (Also - announcing the JREP's first seminar in Tokyo - coming soon!)

We get together with the Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) to talk smart homes, monitoring systems, AirBnb & short term stay guest experience enhancements & other technological wonders!

We welcome Emil back from a Web 3 conference in the US, talk all things related to the Block Chain and Japanese real estate property, and take a photo walk through a huge, beautiful countryside home, half of which has been destroyed by the elements!

Awesome conversation with "Krewe of Japan" - the Japan society of New Orleans - about Japan's real estate property market, what attracts people to it, and how non-resident foreigners can purchase, manage and sell properties without speaking the language or being physically present.

We have an very casual JREP panel conversation about the finer points of pet ownership when living in renting units out in Japanese condominiums as opposed to houses, the trouble with owner unions, and monthly rentals.

Should I buy new appliances for my Japanese rentals, or are second hand good enough? How can I get the best prices? How do warranties work?

We speak to a US based investor, on the lookout for the cheapest and most profitable way to invest in Japan and qualify for residency in the process.

We talk to a Japan holiday apartment buyer about locations, prices, and the possibility of renting out their studio unit via AirBnb or monthly #rentals - can it be done profitably?

A conversation with two Danish Masters in Economics students about all things related to Japan's 1990s market crash, the factors that led to it, its long lasting effects, and everything in between.

We get together with JREP (the Japan Real Estate Experts Panel), to talk renovations again - how to get creative, be cost-efficient, and choose the right kind of renovation for the right kind of property and occupants.

Serious deep dive into short term and medium term rentals - what should investors take into account before/after purchase, and what is the most profitable strategy?

n this super friendly, fun and in-depth interview for the "International Real Estate Advisers" podcast, we talk all things related to real estate property in Japan - market fundamentals, the business environment, investments, holiday homes, and what foreign buyers should expect. "International Real Estate Advisers with C Ray" Podcast

We organized a remote walkthrough of a beautifully renovated condominium in Nara city, Japan, on behalf of the buyers, our clients from the US - join us as we inspect this extremely affordable holiday home in one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations!

Our JREP experts panel talks cherry blossoms, horror movies, cash VS loan, calculating profitability, Japan’s banking system – and much, much more!

Introducing our brand new JREP panel member, Blanka Kobayashi, of "Ark Reform" - we talk about the difference between a renovation and a rebuild, re-designing and re-shaping home layouts, insulation, wood VS reinforced concrete, renovating an AirBnb property for maximum profitability, and a whole lot more!

The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) gets together to talk gambling, hoarding, cleaning and much, much more!

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and the wider adoption of remote work, there's been a noticeable trickle of people relocating from Tokyo and other big cities in Japan, to the countryside. The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) gets together to talk all things related to city life, country life, and everything this trend involves.

We talk to a US based client about to enter Japan's real estate property market for the first time about portfolio structuring, investment strategies, corporate VS individual ownership of properties and what's involved in switching over from one to the other, location selection, yields, and much, much more!

The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) gets together to talk about those ridiculously cheap ski resort villas - is it a case of "buyer beware", or is there a clear due diligence process to vet these deals? Also - how are borrowing capacity, monthly repayments and interest rates calculated for Japan real estate property mortgage loans? Tune into the conversation!

We talk to a family home buyer who feels they've been rushed into the wrong property and loan selection on their last purchase, and is determined to "get things right" this time around.

Where are properties listed in Japan? A look behind the scenes of "Akiya" banks, MLS websites, the national REINS database, agents commissions & fee structures, short term stay/AirBnb legislation, and more.

Our annual compilation, featuring highlights from YOUR favorite and most heavily downloaded/streams conversations, business calls, interviews, panel sessions and deal analysis Japan Real Estate Podcast episodes - thank you for five years of loyalty and support!!!

We get together to talk all things related to home and investment loans from Japanese/foreign lenders, creative spaces and their investment potential, onsen natural hot spring resorts, getting naked with strangers, and renovations - join the fun! :)

We talk to an Australian investor about everything under the sun - the difference between property owner mentality in Japan VS the West, loans and portfolio structuring, sales, re-sale and much, much more!

We talk to a Tokyo resident who has a limited cash budget, and wants to put it to best use - what to buy and where, what types of tenants to go for, get a loan or buy cash, and much more.

Another JREP (Japan Real Estate Experts Panel) session - we talk delivery lockers & other tenant/short term stay guest perks, business niches, and receive a mini-masterclass on interest rates for home loans!

We speak to a lifestyle property shopper, who's purchased and renovated a beautiful family home in Kobe to perfection - and is now putting it back on the market!

We speak to an experienced investor, owning several condo units in Kumamoto, Japan, who is wondering if he should sell them and purchase a newer, better multi-unit building instead.

Back to basics - a conversation with a first time family home buyer - we talk new VS 2nd hand, standard VS custom design, applying for & getting a mortgage, building materials, and much, much more!

Shai Greenberg, senior VP at "Genkai Capital" and adjunct professor/head of the real estate program at Temple university in Tokyo is back on the podcast - giving us the annual run-down on Japan's commercial property market in 2021, as well as trends and forecasts heading into 2022 - what's hot, what's not, who's buying, who's selling - and much, much more.

We speak to the amazing Hugh Hogland Watanabe, one of Japan's best basketball players, about his plans to build an investment portfolio in the land of the rising sun. From loans to management, location selection, due diligence, deal analysis, short term rentals, tenant profiles - and much, much more!

A deeply detailed conversation and deal analysis session with a would-be investor, living in Japan, whose wife isn't too keen on real estate property investment.

A Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) session - we talk commute (distance VS ease), how tenants choose properties to live in, beach front and ski home cheap deals, financing challenges and much, much more.

The Japan real-estate experts panel is back, talking all things related to "Akiya", Japan's famous (or infamous) abandoned rural properties - is it possible to turn a profit from them?

It's that time of year again - annual 2021 summary, projections for 2022!

In this mega-detailed exploration all things related to Japan real estate property we cover it all - due diligence for family homes VS investments, tenant profiles, locations, mortgage loans, forex, and much, much more - a must-see mini-webinar!

Another deep dive with the awesome Haley Agra - we talk mortgages, taxes, accountants, deal evaluation, and much, much more!