Japan Inheritance and Gift Tax for Overseas Families
Japanese property inherited or gifted from abroad is still taxable in Japan. See who is taxed on what, how it...
Total Cost of Japanese Property: Buying, Holding, Renting, Selling
How buying, holding, renting and selling costs link up for Japanese property: cost basis, depreciation, withholding, the 5-year rule and...
Monthly Costs of Owning a Japanese Condo: Fees, Reserves, Insurance
Management fees, repair reserve funds, insurance, property tax and rental management costs for a Japanese condo, and what overseas owners...
Japan Property Taxes: Registration, Acquisition, Fixed Asset
How Japan's registration license tax, real estate acquisition tax and fixed asset tax are calculated for buyers, including reduced rates...
Japan Brokerage Fee for Buyers: Cap, Timing, Refunds
How the legal cap on Japan's brokerage fee is calculated, what a buyer can be charged, the 8 million yen...
Japan Property Due Diligence: Title, Fees, Repairs, Tenancy
What to check before signing to buy property in Japan: registry, condo fees, building condition, tenancy, boundaries and new-build warranty,...
Japan Property Transfer Registration: Closing, Scrivener Fees, Taxes
How Japanese property closing and ownership registration work: the judicial scrivener, registration tax, overseas owner documents and the October 2026...
Japan Property Purchase Contract: Offer, Disclosure, Deposit
How a Japanese home purchase moves from offer to sales contract: the explanation of important matters, earnest money, cooling-off and...
Before You Buy Property in Japan: Purpose, Budget and Loan
Before bidding on Japanese property, settle your purpose, total budget and payment method. See how each choice affects taxes, contracts...
Buying Property in Japan Is Not Immigration: Visa and Tax Status
Buying property in Japan gives no visa or residence status. Residence, reporting and tax are three separate questions with separate...
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