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Yes. Japan generally places no nationality or residency restrictions on owning real estate, so non-residents and foreign nationals can buy and hold title in their own name. We'll explain any reporting requirements that apply to your situation.

Not necessarily. Many of our overseas clients complete their purchase remotely, with video viewings, couriered documents and coordination with a judicial scrivener for registration.

It depends on your residency status, income and the lender. Permanent residents typically have the most options. Non-residents are not eligible for a loan in Japan, so they are required to buy in cash. We can introduce you to banks that work with international clients.

As a guide, purchase costs are around 5% of the purchase price when buying in cash, and around 6–7% when buying with a loan. Typical costs include ownership transfer and registration, judicial scrivener fees, stamp duty, fire and earthquake insurance, real estate acquisition tax and the broker's fee.

Yes. We handle valuation, marketing, viewings and buyer negotiations, and coordinate the paperwork so you can sell without returning to Japan.