Japan Real Estate

All about Japan's Growing Shared Offices & Residential Spaces Movement

In this episode we review the history and current state of affairs of the Japanese shared living and working space environments trend - what types of accommodations exist - who is using them - and how can investors profit from them.

The new & exciting ways in which Japan is revolutionalising the real-estate construction industry

Drones, robotic arms, semi-automatic vehicles, innovations in construction, insulation and energy savings - and the "green city" initiative. Join us as we explore the strange and wonderful new ways in which Japan is re-inventing the global real-estate property construction industry.

What is the best way for foreign investors to profit from retail real-estate properties in Japan?

Japan is the world's 2nd largest retail market, mainly thanks to its highly coveted, mature and luxury-loving consumers, and tourists who can't stop shopping for the life of them. What is the best way for investors to position themselves to profit from this market, and what does the future hold "in store"?

How do Japan's new Minpaku laws affect landlords?

Japan's new short-term stay legislation comes into effect in ten days, and AirBnb have already removed 80% of their Japanese listings as a result. What does the new law mean for landlords, and what can property owners do from now on?

Fukuoka city office deal analysis

In this episode we review a commercial deal in Fukuoka city, one of Japan's up and coming investment destinations and its startup capital, gateway to south-east Asia - and one of the world's most liveable cities.

What is the best timing to buy in Japan, and why?

A great deal has been said about Japan's economy, it's 25 year long deflationary cycle, recent (uncertain) recovery, and the issues that plague it - but what does this all mean for us as property investors, and how should it affect our decision as to when to invest in the country?

The factors that make tenants choose - or avoid - rental properties in Japan.

In this episode, we try to analyze the factors that tenants consider when choosing their next rental home, based on their profiles and the property profiles - and present a case study to illustrate what happens when landlords - or their agents - get it wrong.

The pros and cons of Japan's top real estate property investment cities

In this episode, we cover Japan's major metropolitan centers, which are also its most popular investment destinations. We focus on the unique characteristics of each city, its advantages and disadvantages, deal affordability and availability and projected returns.

How to screen your Japanese tenants?

All about personal guarantors, security deposits, rent insurance & background checks - Japan style.

Interview with Natalie Adams