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A detailed comparison of anonymous partnership and voluntary partnership structures used in small-lot real estate investment. It explains the outline of Japan's real estate specified joint enterprise law, along with tax and risk management considerations for choosing the right scheme.
Real estate inheritance disputes can arise even in ordinary families. This guide explains the roles of judicial scriveners, tax accountants, and lawyers, along with when to consult each professional, typical fees, and the key points of mandatory inheritance registration.
A trust account is a dedicated account for family trusts that helps protect assets even if the trustee dies or goes bankrupt. This expert guide explains how it differs from a trust-dedicated account, along with opening requirements, procedures, and costs.
This guide explains the practical side of requesting a tenant’s move-out, including valid legal grounds, notification methods, negotiation strategy, working with a lawyer, and preparing a settlement agreement.
Office relocation should be planned from at least six months in advance. This article explains how to choose specialized vendors that can handle everything from LAN construction to confidential document disposal, along with key points for relocation cost control.
This article explains the legal basis of the right to claim a security deposit refund, the statute of limitations, and cases where a full refund is possible. It also details a step-by-step process from verbal requests to certified mail and small claims court from a real-estate legal 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn the essentials of real estate management consignment contracts, including scope of services, fees, and key points to ensure a smooth agreement.
Learn about district planning in real estate, its benefits and drawbacks, and how it affects property purchase and construction decisions.
Discover how the One Complex Certification and Comprehensive Design System can streamline building regulations and enhance real estate development efficiency.
Understanding site rights in condominiums is crucial for smooth real estate transactions. Learn the essentials and importance of this unique property right.
Learn about the importance of benchmark land prices, their role in real estate investment, and how to access and interpret this crucial data effectively.
Provides detailed explanations of the basics of roadside land prices as determined by the government, calculation methods, and practical applications. Full of useful information for real estate investment and inheritance planning.
Understand the essentials of land readjustment projects, their benefits, drawbacks, and procedural details to make informed real estate decisions.
Understanding Urbanization Control Areas: Key concepts, benefits, drawbacks, and future outlook for informed real estate investment decisions.
Understand the role of a fire safety manager (boka kanrisha) in apartments and condominiums: when the law requires one, how to obtain the qualification, and the key day-to-day duties.
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