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Japanese Real Estate Documents: What Foreign Buyers Should Check

Due Diligence · Documentation

Japanese Real Estate Documents: What Foreign Buyers Should Check

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What Does It Really Cost to Own an Akiya in Japan?

Due Diligence · Total Cost

What Does It Really Cost to Own an Akiya in Japan?

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The Truth About ¥0 Akiya: Why “Free” Houses in Japan Can Cost More Than You Think

Due Diligence · Free House

The Truth About ¥0 Akiya: Why “Free” Houses in Japan Can Cost More Than You Think

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The Part of the Property You Don't Own: Neighborhoods and Shared Responsibilities in Japan

Due Diligence · Neighborhood

The Part of the Property You Don't Own: Neighborhoods and Shared Responsibilities in Japan

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What Will the Renovation Really Involve?

Due Diligence · Renovation

What Will the Renovation Really Involve?

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Your Akiya Exit Strategy: What Happens When You Need to Sell or Leave?

Due Diligence · Exit Strategy

Your Akiya Exit Strategy: What Happens When You Need to Sell or Leave?

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What Does “As-Is” Really Mean in Japanese Real Estate?

Purchasing · Due Diligence

What Does “As-Is” Really Mean in Japanese Real Estate?

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Can You Finance an Akiya in Japan? Why Many Buyers Plan to Pay Cash

Purchasing · Financing

Can You Finance an Akiya in Japan? Why Many Buyers Plan to Pay Cash

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Japan's 20-Day Property Reporting Rule: What to Prepare For

Purchasing · Due Diligence

Japan's 20-Day Property Reporting Rule: What to Prepare For

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The Unregistered House: What It Means When an Akiya Isn’t Fully Registered

Purchasing · Due diligence

The Unregistered House: What It Means When an Akiya Isn’t Fully Registered

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You Bought a House in Japan: Your First 90 Days After Closing

The Basics · Moving In

You Bought a House in Japan: Your First 90 Days After Closing

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You Bought a House in Japan. How Do You Turn the Utilities On?

Moving in · Utilities

You Bought a House in Japan. How Do You Turn the Utilities On?

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What ¥9.2 Million Buys 30 Minutes From Kansai Airport

Properties · Wakayama

What ¥9.2 Million Buys 30 Minutes From Kansai Airport

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Why Does This Japanese House Have a Sumo Ring?

Properties · Ibaraki

Why Does This Japanese House Have a Sumo Ring?

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Nine Minutes From Narita: A Chiba Home With Two Ways to Buy

Properties · Chiba

Nine Minutes From Narita: A Chiba Home With Two Ways to Buy

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Coastal Sukiyazukuri Estate (PRICE DROP)

Properties · Fukushima

Coastal Sukiyazukuri Estate (PRICE DROP)

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Central Kyoto Turnkey STR Near Gojo & Kamo River

Properties · Kyoto

Central Kyoto Turnkey STR Near Gojo & Kamo River

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Brand New Designer Build Near Fukuoka’s Coast

Properties · Fukuoka

Brand New Designer Build Near Fukuoka’s Coast

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Where to Buy in Japan: Kyushu | Fukuoka

Where to Buy · Kyushu

Where to Buy in Japan: Kyushu | Fukuoka

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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kobe City

Where to Buy · Kansai

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kobe City

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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Shiga (Lake Biwa Area)

Where to Buy · Kansai

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Shiga (Lake Biwa Area)

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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kameoka

Where to Buy · Kansai

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kameoka

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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kyoto's Central Wards

Where to Buy · Kansai

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kyoto's Central Wards

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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka’s Sakai & Suita Cities

Where to Buy · Kansai

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka’s Sakai & Suita Cities

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