Where and How to Find the Right Property in Germany
How to work through Germany's 16 regions, residential vs. commercial budgets, and your investment purpose to find the right German property.
Tag: Buying Property
How German Housing Demand Has Shifted Since the Pandemic
How the pandemic changed what German tenants and owners want from a home, from more space to suburban locations and home offices.
Why Germany’s Economy Is So Strong (and What It Means for Property Investors)
The historical roots of Germany's strong economy, from its guild and dual-education traditions to its family-owned company base.
Why German Property Developers Stay Small and Local
Why Germany's property developers are mostly small, family-run and regional, and how German law protects buyers differently.
How EU and German Climate Rules Are Reshaping Property Requirements
How Germany's Klimaschutzgesetz and EU-wide energy targets are changing requirements for existing and new German property.
Best Regions for Property Investment in Germany
A region-by-region look at where to invest in German property, from major cities to university towns and holiday regions.
Do ‘School District’ Property Premiums Exist in Japan?
Whether the 'school district property' premium common elsewhere applies in Japan, and how Japan's more equal education system changes the logic.
Real Estate Yield in Japan: Surface Yield vs Actual Yield Explained
How to calculate surface yield and actual yield on Japanese property, and the holding costs — management fees, reserve fund, and property tax — behind them.
Defective Properties in Japan: The 4 Types Buyers Should Know
The four types of 'kashi bukken' (defective property) in Japan — physical, legal, environmental and psychological — and what makes a property defective.
Jiko Bukken: Stigmatized Properties in Japan and How to Check Them
What counts as a 'jiko bukken' (stigmatized property) in Japan, the disclosure law that protects buyers and tenants, and two ways to check a property.
