Japan Real Estate
Episodes
Investing in Japanese Real Estate & Businesses
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a savvy investor from Taiwan, about to enter Japan's real estate proeprty market for the first time, who is wondering about portfolio dive...
What Should I Buy as a First, Cheap Investment Property?
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a US based couple, about to enter Japan's property investment market for the very first time, on a limited budget - what should they buy, ...
What are the Current Trends in Japan's Real Estate Property Market?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An audio conversation with an investor looking to take their first plunge into the world's second biggest property investment market - we talk current...
Sustainable, Off-Grid Living in Countryside Japan
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) visits Byron Nagy, an organic farmer, builder and eco-lodge operator in Kanagawa - he tells us his family's...
Help! My Tenant Doesn't Want to Leave!!!
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What to do if your Japanese tenant refuses to move out of your property? The JREP crew gets together to answer this, and other questions sent in by ou...
Super-cheap, super-old Japanese Homes - What Should Buyers Consider?
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a lovely US-based couple, who are in the process of purchasing an older, super-cheap holiday home in Japan!
Networking & Online Marketing for Japan Real Estate Businesses
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our second conversation with Anna, who has recently taken on B2C marketing duties for "Hmlet", a Tokyo-based short-term stay and shared housing operat...
Japan Real Estate Summit - The Official Announcement!
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AND it's official - JREP (the Japan Real Estate Experts Panel) proudly announces the very first Japan Real Estate Summit, taking place in Tokyo, Febru...
Is My Japanese Home a Good Investment?
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a new potential client, about to purchase their first real estate property in Japan, about the criteria for purchasing private residences,...
First Market Entry - Investing in Japanese Residential Properties
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with a seasoned US based real estate professional & investor, about to take his first steps in Japan's property market. We talk strateg...
Japan Interest Rates Going Up???
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our JREP members get together to discuss Japan's interest rates, which have gone up for the first time in a long, long time, financing, foreign exchan...
The Swedish Model Re-Building Japan's "Akiya" (Abandoned Homes)
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to the fabulous Anton Wormann, a Swedish heart-throb who has moved to Japan, and is in the process of purchasing and renovating, DIY style, s...
The Akiya Mindset
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How, why and for how much should you buy an Akiya (abandoned/vacant home in Japan)? We take a deep dive with akiya hunter Matt Ketchum, of "Akiya and ...
The Investor's Mind-Set
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The JREP (Japan Real Estate Experts Panel) gets together to discuss the differences between how investors and owners-occupiers view renovations, how t...
Smart Locks, Smart Homes & IOT
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get together with the Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) to talk smart homes, monitoring systems, AirBnb & short term stay guest experience enh...
Digital Real Estate & The Block Chain
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Emil back from a Web 3 conference in the US, talk all things related to the Block Chain and Japanese real estate property, and take a photo...
Japan's Property Market, Buying as a Non-Resident Foreigner
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Awesome conversation with "Krewe of Japan" - the Japan society of New Orleans - about Japan's real estate property market, what attracts people to it,...
Pets, Owner Unions & Monthly Rentals
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have an very casual JREP panel conversation about the finer points of pet ownership when living in renting units out in Japanese condominiums as o...
Appliances, Warranties & Price Discounts
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should I buy new appliances for my Japanese rentals, or are second hand good enough? How can I get the best prices? How do warranties work?
Cheap Investments in Japan & Eligibility for Residency
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a US based investor, on the lookout for the cheapest and most profitable way to invest in Japan and qualify for residency in the process.
Cheap Holiday Homes in Japan
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to a Japan holiday apartment buyer about locations, prices, and the possibility of renting out their studio unit via AirBnb or monthly #rental...
Japan's "Lost Decades" - a Deep Dive
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with two Danish Masters in Economics students about all things related to Japan's 1990s market crash, the factors that led to it, its l...
How Should I Renovate My Property?
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get together with JREP (the Japan Real Estate Experts Panel), to talk renovations again - how to get creative, be cost-efficient, and choose the ri...
AirBnb VS Monthly Rentals
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Serious deep dive into short term and medium term rentals - what should investors take into account before/after purchase, and what is the most profit...
Crash Course in Japanese Real Estate
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
n this super friendly, fun and in-depth interview for the "International Real Estate Advisers" podcast, we talk all things related to real estate prop...
Only $88K! Nara Holiday Home - Walkthrough & Due Diligence
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We organized a remote walkthrough of a beautifully renovated condominium in Nara city, Japan, on behalf of the buyers, our clients from the US - join ...
Cash VS Loans - Banking & Profitability
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our JREP experts panel talks cherry blossoms, horror movies, cash VS loan, calculating profitability, Japan’s banking system – and much, much more...
Renovation & Re-Build Expert Joins the Experts Panel!
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing our brand new JREP panel member, Blanka Kobayashi, of "Ark Reform" - we talk about the difference between a renovation and a rebuild, re-d...
Pachinko Parlors, Hoarders & Foreign Exchange Rates
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) gets together to talk gambling, hoarding, cleaning and much, much more!
Relocating to the Japanese Countryside
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and the wider adoption of remote work, there's been a noticeable trickle of people relocating from Tokyo and ...
Investment Strategies & Portfolio Structuring
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to a US based client about to enter Japan's real estate property market for the first time about portfolio structuring, investment strategies,...
Super-Cheap Ski Resort Properties - What Should Due Diligence Include?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) gets together to talk about those ridiculously cheap ski resort villas - is it a case of "buyer beware", or...
Shopping Around for the Best Home Loan
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to a family home buyer who feels they've been rushed into the wrong property and loan selection on their last purchase, and is determined to "...
Where and How are Properties Listed in Japan?
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where are properties listed in Japan? A look behind the scenes of "Akiya" banks, MLS websites, the national REINS database, agents commissions & fee s...
The Best Of the Podcast 2021-2022
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our annual compilation, featuring highlights from YOUR favorite and most heavily downloaded/streams conversations, business calls, interviews, panel s...
Creative Borrowing, Creative Spaces, Struggling Onsens
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get together to talk all things related to home and investment loans from Japanese/foreign lenders, creative spaces and their investment potential,...
The Investor's Mindset
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to an Australian investor about everything under the sun - the difference between property owner mentality in Japan VS the West, loans and por...
How to Invest 80-150K USD?
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to a Tokyo resident who has a limited cash budget, and wants to put it to best use - what to buy and where, what types of tenants to go for, g...
Japan Home Loans - Variable or Fixed Interest Rates?
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another JREP (Japan Real Estate Experts Panel) session - we talk delivery lockers & other tenant/short term stay guest perks, business niches, and rec...
Spectacular Kobe Home Renovation - Conversation with Owner
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a lifestyle property shopper, who's purchased and renovated a beautiful family home in Kobe to perfection - and is now putting it back on ...
Re-Cycling Investment Properties
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to an experienced investor, owning several condo units in Kumamoto, Japan, who is wondering if he should sell them and purchase a newer, bett...
How to Buy a Family Home in Japan?
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back to basics - a conversation with a first time family home buyer - we talk new VS 2nd hand, standard VS custom design, applying for & getting a mor...
Japan's Commercial RE Market in 2021-2022
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shai Greenberg, senior VP at "Genkai Capital" and adjunct professor/head of the real estate program at Temple university in Tokyo is back on the podca...
"Looking to Buy" - Conversation with Hugh Hogland Watanabe
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to the amazing Hugh Hogland Watanabe, one of Japan's best basketball players, about his plans to build an investment portfolio in the land of...
How Can I Convince My Japanese Wife to Invest in Real Estate?
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A deeply detailed conversation and deal analysis session with a would-be investor, living in Japan, whose wife isn't too keen on real estate property ...
It's All About the Commute!
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) session - we talk commute (distance VS ease), how tenants choose properties to live in, beach front and ski h...
Monkey Business - the Business Potential in "Akiya" - a JREP Session
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Japan real-estate experts panel is back, talking all things related to "Akiya", Japan's famous (or infamous) abandoned rural properties - is it po...
Japan's Real Estate Property Market in 2021-2022
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again - annual 2021 summary, projections for 2022!
EVERYTHING You Need to Know about Japan Real Estate Property Investment
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this mega-detailed exploration all things related to Japan real estate property we cover it all - due diligence for family homes VS investments, te...
Are Home Loans & Investment Loans Interchangeable?
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another deep dive with the awesome Haley Agra - we talk mortgages, taxes, accountants, deal evaluation, and much, much more!
Investment Strategies
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A strategy session with a new client - buildings or individual condo units? Cash or mortgage? And where to buy? Join us as we discuss our options for ...
How to get a Mortgage in Japan without a PR
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this first JREP session for 2022, we talk about working with friends & family, getting a home loan in Japan without having permanent residency, tee...
The Art, Science & Benefits of Investing in Your Professional Network
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Business in Japan" is Japan's largest English language business networking community (over 70,000 members) - the group's owner & admin, Mr Jason Ball...
Buying your "Forever Home" in Japan
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We go back for another chat with the awesome Haley Agra, talking about purchasing a house in Japan, applying for and obtaining mortgages, switching ov...
Japan RE Property Insurance Cover, Renovation & Maintenance Quotes, Added Features
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this, end of year 2021 final JREP session, we discuss insurance coverage, claims for compensation, when it's worth to shop around for renovation & ...
Building Your Team
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our conversation with a US based entrepreneur seeking to understand the ins and outs of Japan's property market and how to successfully ope...
Conducting Due Diligence on Older Homes
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a buyer searching for holiday homes in the Japanese countryside - how to conduct due diligence on them, discussing re-builds, renovations,...
Saving, Investing, Housing Offices & Agencies
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The awesome Haley Agra is back, telling us all about her social media work (yes, Tik Tok & personal finance can and do mix!) and the progress of her p...
Quarantine Stays, Short Term Stay Management & AirBnb - a JREP Session
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
(most of) the Japan Real Estate Experts Panel is Back! This time we go super-casual and off-topic, chatting away about monkeys, games, quarantines sta...
The Intersection Between Business & Games
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get together with Jason Ball of "Business in Japan" & Mario Long of "Sakura Pheonix" to talk all things related to the intersection between the wor...
Japan Real Estate Property Investment - The Basics
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Japan's REI market can often be counter-intuitive in many aspects, especially to those among us who are more familiar with property markets in other c...
Invitation to the 1st "Retire Japan" Online Conference!
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Shearon of "Retire Japan" returns to the show, to tell us more about personal finance, saving & investing for retirement, and the very first "Reti...
Market Fundamentals, Strategies & Investment
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A business call with a new potential client - all about the real estate property market in Japan, how and why to invest, what to consider & how to for...
Setting Up a RE Business for Success (1)
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We look under the hood at our business model, in this business call with an entrepreneur seeking to setup a buyers' advocacy and portfolio management ...
Global Chamber Panel (Part 1)
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We join the "Global Chamber" panel of experts for a timely conversation on international trade between Japan, Australia and the UK
How to Become a Real Estate Professional (in Japan or Elsewhere)?
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A long and insightful conversation with Anna, a young entrepreneur from the US, currently based in Japan, who is looking to enter the real estate prof...
Goat Tinder(!), Renovations, Maintenance & Mortgages
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following up on our re-build VS renovate discussion, this time we focus on the cost and effectiveness of renovations, maintenance & staging when selli...
Furnished Properties, Second Home Rental Strategies, Company Dorms
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel jams on the pros and cons of rental properties with/without furniture and appliances, gyms, saunas and other facil...
How to & Why Invest (Mentoring Session Intro)
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've been asked to mentor (that's a big word!) an awesome young investor from the US, now living in Japan - tune into our very awkward first session,...
Buying Property in Japan - a "Business in Japan" Session
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interview and Q&A session in the "Business in Japan" weekly Clubhouse room
Should I Renovate or Re-Build? (JREP Session)
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) talks all things related to renovating and re-building older properties - what can be done, how much does i...
"Professionals? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Professionals!" (JREP Session)
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our Japan Real Estate Experts Panel talks about property professionals, why they "might" be worth paying for, why some deals are (still!) done all in ...
First Deal Considerations - What Should I Be Thinking About?
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cash or loan? Building or individual units? Locations? Diversification? We touch upon all these, and much more, in this business call with a new clien...
Renting or Purchasing Property as a Foreigner in Japan
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) chats with a Tokyo agent specializing in catering to foreign tenants, running share-houses, short term stay...
Setting Up a Ski Accommodation Business in Japan
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to two winter sport ski buddies from Australia, who are in the market for a winter sports accommodation business in Japan - what's possible (...
Intro to JREP (Japan Real-Estate Experts Panel)
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join our experts panel - Tracey Northcott, the short term stay queen ([email protected]), Ziv Nakajima-Magen, investment & holiday homes specialist (i...
Condo or Building? Buy Under Company Name or Not?
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing properties as an individual, as opposed to under a corporate structure - condo units VS whol...
US Military Rentals - How to Profit?
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We re-visit the topic of leasing Japanese homes to US army, navy and marine corps base personnel - what should investors seeking to enter this space c...
Purchase Funds Distribution - How Does it All Work?
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the distribution of funds over a property deal's timeline - what is payable by buyers, to whom, when and how much?
Building a Corporate Retreat / Family Getaway Resort
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fantastic brain-storming session with Tristan Whitehead from Tokyo, who's currently in the process of forming his plan for his dream high-end corporat...
HUGE Q&A Session - ALL THINGS Japan RE Property Related
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why invest in Japan? What's with all those abandoned homes? How to get a loan? What kinds of loans are available? How to get a business visa? How do n...
Foreclosures, DIY Akiya, Zoning & Farmland
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A long and detailed Q&A session on Clubhouse - all about buying abandoned properties on your own via "Akiya banks", court foreclosure auctions, commer...
Gifts tax, Loans, Owning VS Renting & Creative Strategies
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emil Gorgees, Matt Ketchum & Ziv Nakajima-Magen answer questions and discuss strategies regarding taxes, running costs, owning VS renting, investment ...
Life & RE in Japan
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your host, Ziv Nakajima Magen, joins fellow international property professional and enthusiast, Parikshat Chawla, as they talk all things related to l...
How to Run an Airbnb in Japan (Clubhouse Panel)
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tracey Northcott, our resident Clubhouse panel expert on short-term stays delves into the nitty-gritty of running AirBnb (minpaku) rentals, licensing,...
Japan's Abandoned Homes - a Deep-Dive
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NTI's sales & marketing manager, Priti Donnelly, interviews "akiya" (abandoned homes) expert, enthusiast and consultant Matt Ketchum, on all things re...
Capital Gains? What Capital Gains?? (Clubhouse Panel)
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another recording of our popular Wednesday afternoon Clubhouse experts panel - we take questions from the audience on Japan's non-growth oriented prop...
Abandoned Properties ("Akiya") - Clubhouse Panel
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A recording of our Wednesday Japan real-estate room on Clubhouse, and our very first (virtual) meeting with Matt Ketchum, abandoned properties guru an...
What Can I Buy for $20-30K?
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to a new client who wants to test the waters and invest in Japanese real-estate property as cheaply as possible. We discuss investment propert...
Building a Home in Japan (Part 2)
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Legge comes back on the podcast to tell us all about the (successful!) conclusion of his Osaka house building project!
Buying in Kyoto
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to an Australian couple who are in love with Kyoto and it's rich cultural heritage - should they buy a holiday home? An investment unit? Can ...
Investing on Behalf of Family Members
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Nicholas Walker, founder of the "Nativ Shark" Japanese study platform, who is also managing his family's investment portfolio, and is in t...
Deals Analysis -Tokyo Investment Properties
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is as real as it gets! We get together with an Australian client to crunch some numbers and look at some deals - analyzing potential investment p...
Using Your Investment to Get a Business Visa
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to an airline pilot from China who's wondering how he can leverage his Japanese investment portfolio for the purpose of securing residency in...
Owning a Ski Home in Japan
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a client from Australia about researching, buying and managing their ski holiday home in Nagao, Japan.
Clubhouse Q&A Session - Loans, Investment Locations, Short Term Stays/Airbnb
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We team up again with Tracey Northcott & Email Gorgees to answer Clubhouse audience questions on the world's 2nd biggest property investment market, i...
Kicking Off a Property Portfolio in Japan
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a savvy investor from Hawaii, who is about to start investing in Japan's real estate property market - comparing Sapporo, Tokyo and other ...
An Investor Couple's Journey
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to one of our very first and biggest clients, who have been with us for close to a decade, about their history, investment philosophy, the dec...
The Best of 2020-2021's Episodes!
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we do every year, we've looked at the numbers, and put together a compilation of our most heavily streamed/downloaded episodes from 2020-2021 - enj...
Clubhouse Panel Discussion / Q&A - Commercial VS Residential
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Loosely based on the topic of "commercial VS residential", our round-table panel of property professionals & investors discuss, answer questions, and ...