This article explains how tax savings work in condo investment, including loss offsetting through depreciation, the 650,000-yen blue return deduction, why incomes above 9 million yen can benefit more, and the risks of investing solely for tax savings.
This guide explains the advantages and drawbacks of converting a two-generation home into a rental-integrated property. It explores mortgage use, fixed asset tax reductions, inheritance tax planning, and the structure of stable rental income from an investor’s perspective.
This guide explains the meaning of restoration to original condition for residential and commercial properties. It covers cost-sharing rules, checkpoints to avoid disputes, and precautions during occupancy to help reduce concerns at move-out.
This article explains how to account for properties with a free rent period. It compares the method of recording no journal entries during the free period with the method of allocating total rent over the contract term, and also covers the treatment of corporate tax, consumption tax, and special clauses that require attention.
The cost of building a home consists of three main parts: land, construction, and miscellaneous expenses. This guide explains hidden costs such as ancillary work for custom homes and how to create a funding plan that matches your income.
This article clearly explains for buyers and investors how property acquisition tax on a used condo is calculated, what relief measures may apply, and how related taxes such as registration and license tax and stamp tax should be understood.
Is it true that land may not come back once leased out? A real estate professional explains the differences between ordinary and fixed-term leaseholds, along with the advantages, drawbacks, and precautions needed to avoid disputes.
This article explains how property tax on a used condo is calculated, using concrete simulations for buildings that are 6, 10, 15, and 20 years old. It is essential knowledge for understanding running costs before purchase.
Explains how to choose between renting and owning with a long-term perspective. Compares the advantages and disadvantages of each, retirement housing risks, and how to think about asset value.
This guide explains the relationship between real estate investment and the basic deduction. It systematically covers the deduction amount after the 2020 revision, how it combines with the blue return special deduction, and key tax-saving considerations for investors.
This article explains the types of real estate investment loans, how they differ from home loans, compares apartment loans and proper loans, and outlines key points in the lending review process. INA&Associates supports investors in building their assets.
A comprehensive guide to subsidy programs available for apartment renovations. It also covers typical costs, the advantages and disadvantages of renovating, and practical ways to keep expenses under control. A useful reference for rental property management.
Electronic contracts for real estate purchases were enabled by the 2022 legal reform. INA’s representative explains, from a practical perspective, how to handle web-based important matter explanations, the timing of electronic signatures, powers of attorney for pair loans, and scheduling gaps in loan agreements.
Lawyers and tax accountants in the network analyze the latest real estate case law and the practical points that require attention.
We bring you a roundup of negotiation strategies with financial institutions and the latest lending terms information shared in the INA Network Finance Channel.
This article organizes the real-estate-related changes in the latest tax reform and examines their implications for investment strategy.
Gentrification—the displacement of residents through urban redevelopment—is advancing in Japan. Learn about cases in Kyoto, Osaka, and Shimokitazawa, and the rights conversion manipulation revealed in Nihonbashi redevelopment. What are the rights conversion risks that ultra-high-net-worth investors need to know?
A complete guide to burst water pipes in rental properties: causes, emergency response, repair costs, and who is responsible. Learn about insurance and water rate reduction programs.
After the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 0.75%, the real estate market is showing different effects for end-user buyers and investors. This article analyzes the gap between homebuyers facing a wall in purchasing power and overseas investors who remain highly active, and explains what actions owners should take now.
As many family offices face their first generational transition, how do you pass on 'indivisible' real estate? Daisuke Inazawa examines the philosophy of succession in light of the 2026 tax reform.
An analysis of the turning point in construction industry policy based on MLIT's April 2026 report. We break down the impact on talent, management, DX, and CCUS for property owners.
The Watanabedori 2-Chome Project is not simply a plan to add new office floor space in central Fukuoka, Japan. It is a redevelopment approved by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, or MLIT (国土交通省 / Kokudo Kotsus
Practical points when managing rental properties for foreign owners. Explanation of items that management companies should keep in mind, including selection of a tax agent, notification of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, registration of domestic contacts, and handling of management fees and reserve funds for repairs.
Explanation of procedures required when foreigners buy or sell real estate in Japan. Includes alternative documents for residence certificates and seal registration certificates, precautions for real estate registration, Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act notifications, and handling of various taxes.
A real estate professional explains the 13 key points to check in the important matters explanation before buying a condominium. Covers registration details, management bylaws, repair reserve funds, contract cancellation conditions, and mortgage precautions.
Learn about Japan's notorious land fraud schemes: how fraudsters operate, real-world case studies, and five essential defenses to protect yourself in real estate transactions.
A complete overview of Japan's Zaikei housing savings scheme: how it works, the advantages and disadvantages, and how it compares with other asset-building methods.
Explains how to use real estate investment not as a tax-saving measure but as a family asset strategy. Specific techniques such as living wills, family trusts, and incorporation are also introduced.
Complete guide to renovation tax deductions in Japan: housing loan deduction, renovation promotion tax system, property tax reduction, and gift tax exemption. Includes filing steps and required documents for property investors.
Initial rental contract costs are typically equal to four to five months' rent. This article explains typical amounts for deposit, key money, prepaid rent, agency fee, guarantee fee, and fire insurance, and introduces five practical ways to save, including free rent, off-season move-ins, and negotiation.