Japan Real Estate

Our sales & marketing manager, Priti Donnelly, comes back on the show to share her annual 2019 Japan property market summary report, including common trends, statistics, challenges and - most importantly - projections for the current year - from our own experience & research, as well as from other various industry leaders and experts.

Highlights from two property tours with visiting clients - we look at older, cheaper condo unit cash cows, as well as vacant land plots that are currently being used as parking lots, but have huge development potential.

We categorise potential Japanese residential tenant profiles by property type, and lay out the unique characteristics & challenges that landlords are regularly faced with, when dealing with each and every one of these profiles.

Following up on our last episode, we review 2 very different sub-leasing deals in two of Japan's top property investment destinations, highlight the purchase criteria, review the numbers, advantages and dis-advantages of both.

We review the advantages and dis-advantages of sub-lease arrangements with short term stay operators - why and when you may want to do it, what to look out for, and how to plan for the future.

We re-visit two of our most popular real-estate property deals - both of which have just gone back on the market again!

We speak to a first time investor from Singapore, who is about to take her first steps in Japan's real-estate property investment market - discussing various investment strategies and purchase criteria, and how they all tie together into a concrete investment business plan.

Recording of a call with a new client from Australia who is considering purchasing a ski property - buying land with or without a standalone house, holiday villa in a ski resort or standard residential apartment in a nearby city, with or without parking, etc.

Alex Toyoda is general manager of the sales department at "Plaza Homes" - Japan's largest and longest operating rental agency for foreigners, which has been serving the larger Tokyo area for over 50(!!!) years. He joins us to talk about Tokyo's rental market over the years, Japanese attitudes towards foreigners, and the effects of "Abenomics" on Japan's property market.

Having reviewed the deal basics & financials, it was now time to visit the site and conduct market research on behalf of our investors. In this episode we review the research results and brainstorm some potential business plans.

Recording of a conversation with Australian investors attempting to purchase cheap houses in Osaka, Japan

The first part of a property investment tour in Fukuoka city, Japan - brand new, designer-style residential block.

Realtors, property managers, lawyers, building management companies, renovation & repair professionals, accountants and tax authorities - where to find them, who to pick, and how to work with them?

We break down the numbers, decision making and thought processes behind a beach-side holiday property deal that also generates monthly rental income when not used by the owner.

A recording of a business call with a first-time buyer to Japan's real-estate property market, who is seeking to purchase a holiday property which can also be used to generate income from monthly rentals when not used.

A recording of a conference call with potential buyer & resort operator - Q&A, brain-storming ideas for boosting income & reducing expenses, on and off season.

We present a sample of a real gem - an under-priced 26 room hotel/traditional Japanese inn near the ski slopes in Niigata prefecture.

This episode is a video recording from our seminar at "Charlie Rose", Akasaka, Tokyo, held in July, 2019. We cover all basics such as macro economics, unique aspects of the Japanese REI market, locations, pricing, challenges & due diligence, as well as various income hacks such as furnished/serviced homes, share/guest houses, dormitories & other alternative assets.

We take a call from a first time investor who is weighing the pros and cons of investing in J-REITs VS being a landlord.

Conversation with Mr Hiroshi Shimizu, an immigration lawyer, who breaks down the types, criteria and options available to real-estate property investors, who want to utilise their property business for the purposes of obtaining a Japanese residency visa.

A conversation with Ben Shearon, founder and main contributor for the super-popular blog "Retire Japan" - the main English language source for all things related to personal financial management for those among us living in Japan, or anywhere else in the world - everything you always wanted to know about retirement, dreams and how to achieve financial freedom.

Yes, bad tenants exist everywhere, Japan included - and sometimes bad things just happen. In this episode we talk worst cases, their effects on investment portfolios, and how to handle them if and when they do occur.

How to import or export products and services to or from Japan? What common setbacks do companies and individuals face when they first try to penetrate the Japanese market, and what kind of traps do the Japanese face when trying to export overseas? We find out in this interview with founder and principal of "Asian Market Makers", Ms Kirsty Wilkinson

We drill down into the two types of investor loans available to resident & non-resident foreigners in Japan - interest rates, locations, LTV ratio, re-payment periods, and more.

With standard long term leases in central big city locations lower on yields, and with Airbnb and other short term leases becoming more and more difficult to navigate as a landlord in Japan, mid-term leases - or "monthly mansion" renting, as it's known here - hit the perfect sweet spot between high income and hassle-free management.

This has been a long time coming - we explore the newly minted Japan real-estate property investment mortgage loan offers, now available for resident and non-resident foreigners.

This PodCast's episodes have now been downloaded or streamed more than 10,000 times - which is a great landmark for us, and an excellent excuse to put together this compilation of YOUR favourite episodes by download numbers. Enjoy!

We take a question from a US based listener, who wants to know how to best utilise his savings and invest them in Japan real estate property?

This episode is a recording of a 45 minute call with a new client from Canada, a first time investor in Japan's real-estate property market. We discuss affordability, compare long term leases with monthly rentals and short term ("minpaku") leasing, yields and returns, market fundamentals, running expenses, and much, much more.

Dreaming about buying and managing a guest-house in one of Japan's cities, countryside resorts or onsen towns? Here's how to make it work.

We review the numbers, advantages, dis-advantages and reasons behind choosing to invest in a small apartment building in Fukuoka city, Japan.

A super-fun interview with Tom Legge, originally from the UK, whose humorous blog, The "Osaka House Project" documents and details the processes involved in deciding to, researching and finally building your own dream home in Japan.

We take a question from Parikshat, a Malaysian podcast listener, who asks about investment hot-spots in Japan which strike a balance between yield and growth potential - and also discuss financing options for Japan real-estate property.

On this episode we speak with Kevin Elliott, co-founder and president of "JPI - Japan Property Investments" - a unique and innovative platform, enabling investors to purchase shares in Japanese real estate property, from as little as $800, and with a minimum guaranteed return of 3% and upwards.

What types of things require attendance during a tenancy, and what's needed before a new tenant moves in? How much does it all cost? We answer all of these questions and more in this episode.

One of the top concerns of first time overseas real estate property investors or would-be investors are fluctuating exchange rates. In this episode we teach you three simple rules and best practices that you should adopt in order to not only avoid losing money on these volatile swings, but to actually profit significantly from them.

In this episode we review the numbers, selection criteria, due diligence and reasons for recommending and facilitating a residential home real estate investment property in Sapporo city, one of Japan's biggest, and it's fourth most popular tourist destination.

As we do every year towards the end of January, in this episode we will review trends, data and statistics from major industry players in the market for 2018, and try to identify profitable investment strategies for 2019, based on trends, preferences and economy indicators.

REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are excellent investment vehicles offering flexibility, liquidity, hands-off management and a diverse exposure at low capital outlays. In this episode we examine Japan's contributions to this highly popular market sector.

We return to check up on Hong-Kong based Odyssey Capital Group, and their Japan boutique hospitality fund - now in full motion, and with an amazing selection of beautiful properties already in their portfolio. Dan Vovil, co-founder and president of Odyssey, joins us again for this conversation.

In this episode we talk about diversity & hedging, why this concept is crucial for successful & profitable investment portfolios, and how to apply it to our Japanese real estate property investments.

In this holiday themed episode we discuss how we, as investors, can use our funds to make a difference and support the world around us - including a deal analysis of an exciting new project that helps rehabilitate ex-cons, while also generating great returns for investors in the process.

Our very own sales & marketing manager, Priti Donnelly, joins us from Canada, and share the questions, concerns and common misconceptions that first-time investors in Japan's real estate property market most often have.

Vacancies are part and parcel of any property investments, but are a painful hassle, and come with attached expenses and a loss of income - which is why they should be minimized whenever possible. In this episode we examine the various methods in which we can tackle extended vacancies in Japan, and what these entail.

We interview Shai Greenberg, VP of Genkai Capital, who deals with institutional investors and some of Japan's biggest commercial real-estate property investment deals, to get his views on current market trends, structuring big deals and financing them, as well as the road-map for coming years, in light of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

One of the most burning issues for investors in Japan's property market is the lack of financing options for their property purchases. In this episode, we explain the problem, and propose a solution - which YOU can be a part of, and profit from.

It is often said that, to sell in Japan, one must familiarize one's self with "The Japanese Way" of doing business - but according to Dr Greg Story, who has been living and working here for over 30 years, things are changing - and there may be more similarities than differences, at least as far as sales and business communication goes. Join us for this fascinating interview with one of the country's top leadership, business communications and sales training masters.

If you're a ski or other winter sports enthusiast, you may have been wondering how much it costs to own your own Japanese holiday home on or near the slopes - this episode explains the costs, procedures and due diligence involved in these types of purchases.

Japan is one of the world's fastest ageing societies, and many investment property tenants are elderly and frail - they may or may not have living relatives who may or may not be able to assist if anything happens to them. What are your options as a landlord when anything happens to your tenant?

Odyssey capital group is based in Hong-Kong, and is Asia's leading independent alternative asset management firm. Dan Vovil, Odyssey's co-founder and president, speaks to us about his company's unique Japanese projects - from 7th generation Sake breweries to an exciting new boutique hospitality fund - plus, a special offer for our PodCast listeners!