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This is an article that explains the mortgage loan for purchasing a house in Japan where you or your relatives live. For Japanese home loans, the applicable interest rate is calculated by subtracting the reduction amount according to the co
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.
Holding costs for real estate investment are rising sharply. With interest rates at 2% and yields in the 4% range, the effective spread is only 2%, while major repair costs have risen by 30%. This article explains the income reality owners should reassess now and the actions they should take.
For wealthy first-time investors, the decision framework for a first Japanese property rests on five checks: location, building condition, income structure, exit strategy, and partners. Drawing on Japanese government data and international benchmarks such as JLL and Knight Frank, this guide explains the five structural differences between equities and Japanese real estate, the three pitfalls unique to wealthy beginners (full leverage, tax-driven decisions, and a single large RC building), how to choose between a condominium unit and a whole building, how to structure equity and loan-to-value, and how individual versus corporate ownership compares.
When you hear about a property that has reached the end of its useful life when investing in real estate, you may think that it is a building that can no longer be used. However, the statutory useful life is the number of years used to calc
The first number to check when managing an apartment is the yield. However, if you make a purchase decision solely based on the yield displayed in the advertisement, you may end up with less money left than expected. This is because most ad