Japan Real Estate

Japanese buildings aged 40 years and over can often last far longer, and keep generating good, reliable profits - however, there's a good reason to avoid, or at least carefully evaluate, these deals - and it may not be what you think...

Jason Ball, an Australian who has been living in Japan for the past 15 years, is the manager and administrator of Japan's biggest English Business Networking Community, with over 55,000 members residing and working both in and out of the country. In this interview, he shares his experience, tips, best practices & common questions and answers - priceless information for anyone who is considering relocating to, finding a job in, or starting a business in Japan.

In this episode, we review a residential real-estate property investment deal in Kumamoto city, one of Japan's best and least known investment destinations. We review the city profile, building renovation history and reserve fund pool status, tenant information and other factors which make or break this deal and others like it.

Japan, similar to most of the Asian continent, is one of the areas estimated to be hit the hardest by global warming and rising sea levels in the next 50-100 years. What does this mean for Japan's economy and property market, and how is the country preparing for the inevitable?

This episode consists of a live recording of a Q&A session held at the end of a short seminar we've recently been invited to speak at, in Brisbane, Australia. We cover things like NTI's services, fee structure, potential financing, recommended investment locations in Japan, and much more.

Owning entire buildings, or parts of buildings, requires ongoing management, inspections, maintenance, renovations - and also negotiations with other owners, if these exist. In this episode we interview Akira Katsuno, managing director of "La Nation" - an asset & parking business management company.

This episode is all about Tokyo, and the affordable real-estate paradox - how can the same city be so cheap, and yet so expensive to buy and rent in, at the same time? As always in Japan, things aren't so simple...

In this episode we review Japan's solar energy sector, its history, present state and potential future - as well as potential strategies to profit from related real-estate property investments.

In this episode we review the history and current state of affairs of the Japanese shared living and working space environments trend - what types of accommodations exist - who is using them - and how can investors profit from them.

Drones, robotic arms, semi-automatic vehicles, innovations in construction, insulation and energy savings - and the "green city" initiative. Join us as we explore the strange and wonderful new ways in which Japan is re-inventing the global real-estate property construction industry.

Japan is the world's 2nd largest retail market, mainly thanks to its highly coveted, mature and luxury-loving consumers, and tourists who can't stop shopping for the life of them. What is the best way for investors to position themselves to profit from this market, and what does the future hold "in store"?

Japan's new short-term stay legislation comes into effect in ten days, and AirBnb have already removed 80% of their Japanese listings as a result. What does the new law mean for landlords, and what can property owners do from now on?

In this episode we review a commercial deal in Fukuoka city, one of Japan's up and coming investment destinations and its startup capital, gateway to south-east Asia - and one of the world's most liveable cities.

A great deal has been said about Japan's economy, it's 25 year long deflationary cycle, recent (uncertain) recovery, and the issues that plague it - but what does this all mean for us as property investors, and how should it affect our decision as to when to invest in the country?

In this episode, we try to analyze the factors that tenants consider when choosing their next rental home, based on their profiles and the property profiles - and present a case study to illustrate what happens when landlords - or their agents - get it wrong.

In this episode, we cover Japan's major metropolitan centers, which are also its most popular investment destinations. We focus on the unique characteristics of each city, its advantages and disadvantages, deal affordability and availability and projected returns.

All about personal guarantors, security deposits, rent insurance & background checks - Japan style.

In this episode we interview Natalie Adams, host and founder of JEMChat - a new and exciting podcast that's all about Japan's equity market. Natalie talks to us about the differences between Japan and other global markets, general strategies and investor trends in its stock exchange arena, the part real-estate plays in investor portfolio allocations - and her own personal journey.

In this episode, another in our deal analysis series, we dig into an investment real estate property deal facilitated for one of our clients - a tenanted studio unit in Kyoto city, Japan.

All about Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe's economic policies, nicknamed "Abenomics"- history, progression and current status.

We've recently taken a Hong-Kong based investor on a 2-day tour of Fukuoka city, one of Japan's top investment hot-spots and the national startup capital - join us as we view three of these properties, in Yakuin, a popular central shopping/dining and residential areas.

In this episode we provide a general run-down on the taxes involved in Japanese real estate property investment by residents and non-residents alike, and provide a framework for analyzing and evaluating potential deals. This episode comes with a free basic deal analysis template, which can be downloaded from - http://nippontradings.com/wp-content/Excel/Japan_Property_Basic_Deal_Analyser.xlsx

In this episode, we're going to discuss rights of ownership to land and structures in Japan, as well as the options available for property investment financing from Japanese banks - for resident and non-resident foreigners.

An interview given to Natalie Adams' "JemChat PodCast", focusing on the equity markets macro perspective on Japan's real-estate property investment market's current status and short-medium term forecasts.

There are discussions about Japan becoming extinct due to declining birth rates. There is also talk that a number of properties have been abandoned in rural areas due to non-occupation as the aged pass away and the young move to Tokyo. Is the government doing something about it before it affects property prices?

Preparedness, early detection, response, insurance coverage & compensation in case of earthquakes, Tsunamis and other natural disasters.

In this episode, we speak with Paul Feinberg, founder and CEO of "Pacific Business KK, Modern Living" - a Tokyo based company which specializes in managing short term leasing properties & guest-houses anywhere in Japan. Paul explains about the past, present and future of the Japanese short term stay market, the differences between guest-houses and serviced apartments, and the AirBnb revolution.

In this episode, the first in our deal analysis series, we're going to review real Japanese real-estate property investment deal facilitated on behalf of one of our clients - the advantages, disadvantages, selection criteria and actual numbers involved.

With 2018 now in full gear, we turn to the world's biggest property professionals, economists and analysts for a summary of Japan's real estate property investment market in 2017 - try to identify major trends and turning points, and draw some conclusions to help us allocate our investment funds more wisely in the year to come.

From property & building management, through insurance policy coverage and communication with local authorities, all the way to accounting & taxes, claims & deductions - this episode will help you put in place the systems you'll need for smooth, successful and profitable management of your Japan real estate property investment portfolio.

In this episode we cover the final stages of a Japan real-estate property investment purchase, including official document review, the purchase contract and special clauses, payment of the deposit, and settlement.

How to apply for, negotiate and conduct due diligence on potential deals - making your offer stand out, getting your foot in the door, requesting, receiving and reviewing property and tenancy information.

The Japanese place great emphasis on the "proper" way to do things - and to maintain and operate a successful real-estate property investment portfolio in Japan you'll need to learn how. This episode covers subjects such as scouting and performing an initial analysis on property listings, making first contact with realtors, proper introductions, allaying fears and concerns, and maintaining the relationships over time.

The first step to successful real estate property investment in Japan is in choosing the right person or company to represent you locally. Depending on your physical location, experience and local language & know-how, you'll want to choose the right type of representation.

In this episode we're going to piece together everything that we've discussed in the podcast so far, and try to use Japan's unique environment to our benefit, in forming a reliable, profitable, minimal risk investment strategy, which will allow us to leverage the country's advantages and dis-advantages to the best of our ability.

In this episode we interview Mr Sadaysu Ito, of Sadywell accounting in Tokyo, to discuss the differences between individual and corporate ownership of investment properties, related taxes, benefits of each ownership structure, and investment finance lending criteria in Japan.

Introduction to the purchase process and procedures involved in a Japanese real estate property investment purchase - what happens, when and how, every step of the way.

A review of Japan's tenants, tenancies, and the legislation, regulations and common practices surrounding them - the difference between residential and commercial tenancies, and the "do"s and "don't"s of leasing out your investment property.

Japan's current economic macro trends and their causes, effects on property prices and returns, and applicable taxes for resident and non-resident foreign investors.

An introduction to Japan, it's economy and people, business and property investment environment, and the pros and cons of investing in the country.