Japan Real Estate
Episodes
The Danger of Co-Owned Old Buildings
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Japanese buildings aged 40 years and over can often last far longer, and keep generating good, reliable profits - however, there's a good reason to av...
Doing Business & Finding a Job in Japan
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Ball, an Australian who has been living in Japan for the past 15 years, is the manager and administrator of Japan's biggest English Business Net...
Kumamoto Deal Analysis
29 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we review a residential real-estate property investment deal in Kumamoto city, one of Japan's best and least known investment destina...
The Effects of Climate Change on Japan's Economy
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Japan, similar to most of the Asian continent, is one of the areas estimated to be hit the hardest by global warming and rising sea levels in the next...
Q & A Session - Brisbane, Australia
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode consists of a live recording of a Q&A session held at the end of a short seminar we've recently been invited to speak at, in Brisbane, Au...
Building & Parking Lot Business Management - Interview with Akira Katsuno
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Owning entire buildings, or parts of buildings, requires ongoing management, inspections, maintenance, renovations - and also negotiations with other ...
The Tokyo Affordability Paradox
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about Tokyo, and the affordable real-estate paradox - how can the same city be so cheap, and yet so expensive to buy and rent in, ...
Investment in Japan's Solar Energy Sector
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we review Japan's solar energy sector, its history, present state and potential future - as well as potential strategies to profit fro...
Share Houses & Co-Working Spaces in Japan
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tech Innovation in Japan Real Estate
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Drones, robotic arms, semi-automatic vehicles, innovations in construction, insulation and energy savings - and the "green city" initiative. Join us a...
How to Profit from Japan's Booming Retail Market?
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
The New AirBnb & Short Term Stay Legislation
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. Wha...
Commercial Deal Analysis
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Is Japan in Recession? Good Time to Buy?
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 - b...
What Tenants Want
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
Top Property Investment Destinations in Japan
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover Japan's major metropolitan centers, which are also its most popular investment destinations. We focus on the unique characte...
Credit Checks & Tenant Screening
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All about personal guarantors, security deposits, rent insurance & background checks - Japan style.
The Japanese Equity Market
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we interview Natalie Adams, host and founder of JEMChat - a new and exciting podcast that's all about Japan's equity market. Natalie t...
Kyoto Deal Analysis
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, another in our deal analysis series, we dig into an investment real estate property deal facilitated for one of our clients - a tenan...
Abenomics
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All about Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe's economic policies, nicknamed "Abenomics"- history, progression and current status.
Investor Tour Highlights
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We've recently taken a Hong-Kong based investor on a 2-day tour of Fukuoka city, one of Japan's top investment hot-spots and the national startup capi...
Taxes, Purchase and Running Costs
18 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we provide a general run-down on the taxes involved in Japanese real estate property investment by residents and non-residents alike, ...
Ownership Rights, Financing & Zoning
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're going to discuss rights of ownership to land and structures in Japan, as well as the options available for property investment ...
JemChat Interview - Equity Market Perspective
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An interview given to Natalie Adams' "JemChat PodCast", focusing on the equity markets macro perspective on Japan's real-estate property investment ma...
Abandoned Homes & the Extinction Myth
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are discussions about Japan becoming extinct due to declining birth rates. There is also talk that a number of properties have been abandoned in...
Earthquakes, Tsunamis & Other Disasters
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Preparedness, early detection, response, insurance coverage & compensation in case of earthquakes, Tsunamis and other natural disasters.
AirBnb & The Short Term Stay Market in Japan
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Paul Feinberg, founder and CEO of "Pacific Business KK, Modern Living" - a Tokyo based company which specializes in man...
Kawasaki Studio Deal Analysis
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the first in our deal analysis series, we're going to review real Japanese real-estate property investment deal facilitated on behalf...
2017 Real Estate Investment Market Summary - 2018 Forecasts
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With 2018 now in full gear, we turn to the world's biggest property professionals, economists and analysts for a summary of Japan's real estate proper...
Portfolio Management
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From property & building management, through insurance policy coverage and communication with local authorities, all the way to accounting & taxes, cl...
Finalising the Deal
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover the final stages of a Japan real-estate property investment purchase, including official document review, the purchase contra...
Negotiations & Due Diligence
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How to apply for, negotiate and conduct due diligence on potential deals - making your offer stand out, getting your foot in the door, requesting, rec...
Business Relationships
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Japanese place great emphasis on the "proper" way to do things - and to maintain and operate a successful real-estate property investment portfoli...
"How To" - Part 1 - Local Representation
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The first step to successful real estate property investment in Japan is in choosing the right person or company to represent you locally. Depending o...
Investment Strategy
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're going to piece together everything that we've discussed in the podcast so far, and try to use Japan's unique environment to our ...
Incorporation & Finance
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we interview Mr Sadaysu Ito, of Sadywell accounting in Tokyo, to discuss the differences between individual and corporate ownership of...
The Purchase Process - Overview
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction to the purchase process and procedures involved in a Japanese real estate property investment purchase - what happens, when and how, ever...
Japan's Tenants & Tenancy Laws, Regulations and Common Practices
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A review of Japan's tenants, tenancies, and the legislation, regulations and common practices surrounding them - the difference between residential an...
"The Numbers"
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Japan's current economic macro trends and their causes, effects on property prices and returns, and applicable taxes for resident and non-resident for...
Introduction to Japan's Property Investment Market
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to Japan, it's economy and people, business and property investment environment, and the pros and cons of investing in the country.