5 Red Flags When Buying Property in Japan
Investing in Japanese real estate can be rewarding, but selecting the wrong property is a serious risk that all buyers should seek to reduce—if not eliminate—in the search process.
Matt is the founder of Akiyaz, specializing in rural exploration, alternative lifestyles, and akiya, or “empty house” solutions. He also advises The Delphi Network, Centrum, Hello xLab on creative strategy and business development. Matt is originally from the US and has lived in Japan for 12 years working in a wide range of roles, most notably as the Executive Director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
Investing in Japanese real estate can be rewarding, but selecting the wrong property is a serious risk that all buyers should seek to reduce—if not eliminate—in the search process.
As the real estate market evolves with changing circumstances and demographics, the availability of standalone private property continues to grow, offering buyers an increasingly broad range of options. Here’s everything you need to know about purchasing pre-owned properties in Japan…