Japan Real Estate

We talk to Aman Agarwal, host of "The Eccentric CEO" podcast, about all things related to Japan's REI market, how remote investors can benefit from it, the services we provide as buyers' advocate and portfolio manager - as well as market fundamentals, prices, rents, yields, segment-by-segment analysis, the effects of Covid, and much, much more.

We get together with Emil Gorges, Tracy Northcott & Daphne Thompson, taking audience questions and talking short term stays and AirBnb, converting family homes to investment properties, mortgages, abandoned "Akiya" properties, and much, much more!

We speak to a Tokyo-based new investor - originally from and owning property in the UK, we lay down some market fundamentals, talk about diversity and hedging, portfolio structuring, locations, and much much more. Also - an invitation to join our Clubhouse Japan real estate property investment room, kicking off next week!

We have a long, comprehensive chat with our resident commercial expert, Shai Greenberg, of Genkai Capital, who gives us the lowdown, "feet on the ground" view of Japan's real estate property market in 2020.

Priti Donnelly, our sales & marketing manager, brings you annual statistics, market summaries, and sector-by-sector analysis of Japan's property market in 2020 - as well as lays out projections & expectations for 2021.

In this episode we review the things which we, as buyers' agents and proxies for property buyers & owners in Japan, can do for you - but, more importantly - what we CAN'T do for you.

We speak to a couple from the USA who are interested in using their savings for a property investment - and also to secure long term business visas to Japan.

We take a call from a first time home buyer in Japan, searching for the perfect Tokyo house to move into. We talk purchase costs, mortgages, taxes, maintenance, insurance & much, much more.

We talk to a US based investor about to purchase their first multi-family residential building near Tokyo - some market fundamentals, management processes, timeframes, fees & general deal workflow if buying in person VS remotely via a buyers' agent.

Business call with a Hong-Kong based entrepreneur who is in the market for an older countryside home to turn into a guesthouse. We talk all things related to compliance, management, permits, staffing, and much, much more.

Our favorite finance & economy macro expert, researcher and analyst, Dan Gallucci, comes back to tell us about how various APAC countries are handling the pandemic. We talk GDP, import, export, tourism, jobs & global financial shifts.

We review the current state of Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts in 2020 - how are they doing overall? Which sectors are doing better than others? What does the future hold for these exciting investment vehicles?

We take a series of in-depth, thorough questions from a new potential investor - covering everything from location selection through financing, tenant profiles, property management, and much, much more.

When investing remotely in a country as alien as Japan can be, it's crucial to A) pick the right professionals, and B) listen to their advice. We examine why that's so important, and what happens when one doesn't.

A mashup & taste of Priti Donnelly's "Japan Property & Business News Podcast"

With the COVID effect still in place, prices in most areas around Japan are still quite soft, which leads many to seize this moment in time to secure their dream beach side, river side or mountain side holiday home at an affordable price. We speak to a new client with exactly this plan in mind - in beautiful Kyushu, one of Japan's most spectacular areas.

Long chat with Ujwal Velagapudi, of "The Global Uj" podcast - we talk current and past market trends, financing options, attractive investment locations, the challenges facing foreigners investing in a foreigner-shy country like Japan, and the advantages of using a buyers' agent and proxy.

We speak to 3 entrepreneurs from the USA who are learning about Japan's real-estate property market, planning to kick off their army/navy personnel rental business near Yokosuka base, an hour south of Tokyo.

Conversation with new client, an experience US investor, taking his first steps in the world's 2nd biggest property investment market

In this episode we talk to a lovely US-based couple, in the market for a remote, mountain-top home, with easily accessible "onsen" access - which could potentially be turned into a guest-house in the future.

We re-visit the US army/navy personnel rental business plan - this time speaking with a new investor based in Aomori, and in the market for his first rental property.

We chat with a new client living in Dubai, and in the market for a home away from home, in the world's biggest metropolis.

Long chat with a pair of young US military staffers, in the early stages of setting up their Japan real estate property business.

We review the new national legislation due in 2022, which will affect unit owners in co-owned buildings aged 40 years and beyond.

We continue our chat with Daphne Thomson, global investor taking her first steps in Japan's real estate property market.

A chat with a seasoned global investor, taking her first steps in Japan's real estate property market.

We talk to a new client from Canada, in the process of examining his long-term purchase and portfolio structuring options (cash/financed, units/buildings, locations etc).

While the pandemic HAS created a vibrant buyers' market in Japan, there are also head-winds involved, for some investors more than others. In this episode, we review the downside and disadvantages of the current situation, and list potential workarounds and solutions.

We speak with a new client about all things related to investing in small residential and mixed purpose buildings in Japan's major cities - prices, deal samples, financing, taxes, corporate VS individual ownership, and much more.

Builder, designer, impromptu architect and now proclaimed gluten-free baker, Anne Kohtz, joins us for a conversation about all things wood, vernacular and uniquely Japanese.

We re-visit the financing options available for foreigners residing in or out of Japan, from Japanese and international lenders.

We review some of the common mistakes foreign buyers often make when working with property professionals in Japan for the very first time.

The current COVID-19 outbreak can be a blessing in disguise for investors - with heavily discounted property deals now available nation-wide. In this episode we review a few of these gems in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and some satellite cities.

We take a call from a new client who bought their first Japanese properties on their own - and found out why that's not always the best idea - the hard way. (Spoiler alert - it all ends well though!)

Researcher, public speaker and international property enthusiast Christopher Dillon, author of the best-selling "Landed" series of guides to global real-estate, joins us to talk about the common pitfalls awaiting first-time investors who don't do their leg-work, Japan as a property investment destination, and the challenges of operating in a post-COVID-19 environment of "New Normal".

In this episode, the first of Priti Donnelly's Q&A sessions, she answers some common questions related to rental income, property profiles, and how to invest during the COVID-19 epidemic.

A recording of our latest free webinar - we review the purchase process, explain how to conduct due diligence, analyse plenty of investment deals, and of course answer plenty of questions.

We sit down for a nice long chat with a couple of our favourite clients, who tell us about their personal investment journey, lay out their strategy, and explain why it's important to listen to your intuition - even if it means waking up in the middle of the night to check your phone...

Business call with a US client, about to become an absentee landlord for the very first time, who's wondering what kind of property to start off with, what are the advantages of using buyers' agents VS working directly with local property professionals - and other standard first-time questions.

Shai Greenberg, senior VP at "Genkai Capital" & adjunct professor in charge of Temple University's real-estate investment curriculum in Tokyo, returns to the show to tell us about the previous year's most notable mega-commercial deals in Japan, as well as to discuss the current effect of the COVID-19 epidemic on the market.

We take a call from new clients, in the market for their first property purchase, who are wondering how to use their budget most efficiently.

Your host, Ziv Nakajima-Magen, interviewed on the "SBJ" podcast - all about NTI's origins, business model, history and future plans - including current market conditions and fundamentals.

While we all wait for the COVID19 crisis to be over, we shouldn't ignore the opportunity to capitalise on the unique advantages it offers for the savvy investor. In this episode we explore current market conditions, and the benefits they offer.

We sit down for a long, informative chat with financial journalist and analyst Daniel Gallucci - until recently with the Financial Times Confidential Research Unit, a long-time resident of Thailand, and Japan enthusiast - to talk about the macro-economic, high-end viewpoint of the Asia-Pacific region, and the vast differences between Japan and the rest of its neighbours in this regard - and, of course - all things real-estate property related. (Our new theme music is by the talented Kevin Hartnell, of Overlook Hotel Records!)

A fun interview on "My Worst Investment Ever" PodCast - we talk about mistakes, why and how we make them, and things to look out for when investing in other countries generally and Asia specifically, for the very first time.

A recording of the final Q&A and deal analysis section of our first webinar (March 7-8, 2020) - make sure to have the deal analysis spreadsheet from this episode's show notes open in front of you when listening to the deal analysis section.

Recording of a business call with a new client on the lookout for an affordable holiday home or pre-built house in rural - but not too rural - Japan.

A compilation of the last 12 months' most popular episodes on NTI's "Japan Real Estate PodCast"

Recording of business call with new client, interested in purchasing, renovating and living in an old abandoned Japanese home - as well as potentially turning it into a guest house.

An interview given to Bryan & Patricia Pore, of the "Leaving California" PodCast - all about living, working and buying real estate property in the land of the rising sun.