Hi, folks, hope you’re all staying safe and virus free.

Quick couple of updates –

1. Financing is now available for non-resident foreigners (several lenders, but all seem to be at similar terms – 60-70% LTV, 3-4% interest)

2. COVID-19 has seen market prices, which were getting a bit too hot for comfort in some of the major cities, now back to…[Read more]

Hey mate, yup, still here.

The Aussie loans available are not really mortgages, just equity pulling for whatever purpose, at whatever rates your bank provides, secured against whatever property you may have cleared in Aus.

We’re now in touch with a Singapore broker who can facilitate loans from Japanese lenders, at around 3-3.5%, 60-70% LTV, s…[Read more]

Hey mate, yup, still here.

The Aussie loans available are not really mortgages, just equity pulling for whatever purpose, at whatever rates your bank provides, secured against whatever property you may have cleared in Aus.

We’re now in touch with a Singapore broker who can facilitate loans from Japanese lenders, at around 3-3.5%, 60-70% LTV, s…[Read more]

Summary/projections for 2018-2019 (collated from ULI/PWC/Mitsui/Nomura/CBRE and others) – Japan real estate property – 2018 summary/2019 projections

Also, big news – finally, Australian lenders agree to lend for Japan investment properties, using borrower’s Australian assets as securities (plus income test of course). This was a long time coming…[Read more]

Very true, as part of the insane QE measures announced here over 5 years ago to try and kick start growth again (which has been successful to some degree), official negative interest rates have been installed – which translate into 1.5-2.5% mortgages.

Unfortunately that’s still not available to anyone who’s a non resident, with some rare…[Read more]

Very true, as part of the insane QE measures announced here over 5 years ago to try and kick start growth again (which has been successful to some degree), official negative interest rates have been installed – which translate into 1.5-2.5% mortgages.

Unfortunately that’s still not available to anyone who’s a non resident, with some rare…[Read more]

Yes, agreed that’s doable overseas – I was referring to local, lower risk investments – purchasing and managing a property in your country of residence, or loaning money to someone in your country of residence, or investing in a business in your country of residence etc, provides you with easier and cheaper recourse and securities in case anything…[Read more]

Thanks, Richard. Interesting – our Aussie clients seem to be happy with 7-8% net pre-tax rental yields on their direct property investments, which present them with a far more hands-on experience and hassle – I would assume to get 5-6% with zero involvement would be attractive – still higher than term deposits and typical Australian property…[Read more]

Quick heads-up, folks – if there’s anyone out there who’s looking for somewhere to park their hard-earned, we’ve got truckloads of clients who have so far been purchasing in cash (because Japanese banks will not lend to non-resident foreigners, and their countries of residence won’t lend against properties overseas) – they’ll happily pay the 4-5%…[Read more]

Hi, folks – just a heads-up, if you happen to be around SE-QLD or NNSW on August 6th – going to utilise a well deserved family holiday to talk shop with some local investors interested in Japan’s property market – Seminar -Japan Real-Estate for Foreign Investors

Hi, folks – just a heads-up, if you happen to be around SE-QLD or NNSW on August 6th – going to utilise a well deserved family holiday to talk shop with some local investors interested in Japan’s property market – Seminar -Japan Real-Estate for Foreign Infestors

Wow, where are the days when I got flagged for posting an article pointing to our website :D These days even spambots that get reported are still hanging around ;) What happened, admins?

Cheers, Shehan, glad you’re enjoying it! If you’re new to international investing, I recommend these articles – most of them aren’t Japan specific, very beginner oriented, and just lay down best practices for any investment destination, including some tips on how to choose where to invest, as well.

Feels a bit like flogging a dead horse, but I’ve got warm sentiments towards this place – this is where it all started for us.

Condo is good, let me know before you show up, will try to mow down some of those trees to give you a better view of the beach ;)

Cheers, mate!

Quick heads-up for the busy ones among us, who prefer their content via audio – here’s an introduction to Japan’s real estate property investment market (specifically for non-resident foreigners) – you can find more content in the PodCast’s home page, here.

Enjoy, and a belated happy new year!

Japan Real Estate Property Investment Market – 2016 Summary & 2017 Predictions From Industry Leaders

Main Takeaways –

1. Slow growth is expected to continue in 2017 although there are still pockets of opportunities, particularly in hospitality, logistics and Tier 2 cities.

2. Main cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya have registered slight…[Read more]

Japan Property Market – 2016 Summary & 2017 Predictions From Industry Leaders

Main Takeaways –

1. Slow growth is expected to continue in 2017 although there are still pockets of opportunities, particularly in hospitality, logistics and Tier 2 cities.

2. Main cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya have registered slight price rises of 0.4-2%.…[Read more]