Buy Property Japan

Your property search and find starts here

If you are looking for property in Japan, this is a great place to start and finish that goal. Whether you’re looking to buy an Akiya and have your own DIY project or splash out for a feudal lord castle, I will help you find what you need to accomplish your goals.

I can guide you through the process

Please note that while I have a wealth of knowledge and experience in construction and property I am not a licensed real estate agent and do not act as one. I am a property consultant who is university degree qualified in construction management and property development.

What can I do?

  • Guide through the purchase process

  • Find specific types of property for you

  • Make honest and genuine recommendations on the advertised sale value

  • Make recommendations on locations based on preferences

  • Connect you with the right people

Why Matt Guy?

  • I know how to buy a house in Japan

  • I speak Japanese and so can my contacts

  • My career field is construction manager and property development and I have experience and expertise.

  • I have a bachelor degree in construction management and property development from the University of New South Wales, Australia.

  • I can recognize the potential and understand the flaws.

  • I live in Japan and am on ground.

  • I have visited all 47 prefectures of Japan and can recommend locations based on your needs

My Service

I created a simple 7 step process to owning a property in Japan. You can see my YouTube video here.

It all starts with a consultation.

Step 1

  • Initial up front conversation to discuss your vision, the buying process in Japan, and setting expectations.

  • $150 USD for 30 minutes

    (Add 30 minutes for $100)

Step 2

  • Bespoke property search and select 5 properties based on your preferences. Property and agent details provided with an English translation version provided.

  • $500 USD for 5 properties

    $75 USD per additional property

Step 3 - Contact Agent for Inspection

  • Inspection and viewing with virtual available.

    Additional cost for property report.

    Additional cost for more than one inspection and viewing.

  • Virtual inspection and viewing $1000 USD

    Property report from 100,000 Yen

Step 4

  • Offer and negotiations to secure the property.

  • From Step 4, my fee of $3000 USD and includes my support until the keys to your property are in your hands.

Step 5

  • Make down payment and provide personal documents for the purchase.

    The real estate agent will create a contract to buy and secure the purchase.

  • My fee included from Step 4.

Step 6

  • Final payment made and contract signing.

    A new deed will be created and sent.

  • My fee included from Step 4.

    Additional fees for:

    • Real estate agent fee(generally around 3% of property value) plus 60,000 Yen if the property is over 10M Yen

    • Scrivener fee for deed title transfer (generally 30,000 to 100,000 yen OR a fee based on property value)

    • Registration tax (generally 2% of property value)

    • Possible additional cost: property acquisition tax 3% of assessed value)

Step 7

Move in (hand over)

After receiving the deed title the property is officially yours. A move in date will be discussed by the parties to arrange a date to hand over the keys.

What else?

Assistance with home utility services set up the home (gas, water, electric) is included in the Step 4 fee. There might be the need for additional services such phone and internet which we will charge at a rate of 6000 yen per hour.

Property renovation and maintenance

Does your property need building work or maintenance? Feel free to discuss this as well as I might have options in your area.