Japan Guide: Property

Buying property isn't easy anywhere, but it gets even more complicated if you have to deal with an unknown property market and legal restrictions of a foreign country. Read our property guide to get a good start – and to avoid mistakes you might later regret.

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  Introduction

  The Japanese property market for foreigners

  Japan´s housing market hit a low in the early 1990s, contributing to the extended recession referred to as the ¨Lost Decade,¨ from which it has yet to recover. Since then, property prices have remained outrageously high.

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  Legal advice

  Japanese property law

  Japanese property law is a confusing maze of clauses and terminology, some of which is still debated by Japanese legal experts. Foreigners should make sure to seek legal advice before they even search for properties in Japan.

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  Purchasing

  How to buy property in Japan

  In spite of the complex legalities and difficult market, the property purchasing process in Japan is relatively straightforward. This article outlines its basic progression.

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