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
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Initial up front conversation to discuss your vision, the buying process in Japan, and setting expectations.
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$150 USD for 30 minutes
(Add 30 minutes for $100)
Step 2
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Bespoke property search and select 5 properties based on your preferences. Property and agent details provided with an English translation version provided.
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$500 USD for 5 properties
$75 USD per additional property
Step 3 - Contact Agent for Inspection
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Inspection and viewing with virtual available.
Additional cost for property report.
Additional cost for more than one inspection and viewing.
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Virtual inspection and viewing $1000 USD
Property report from 100,000 Yen
Step 4
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Offer and negotiations to secure the property.
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From Step 4, my fee of $3000 USD and includes my support until the keys to your property are in your hands.
Step 5
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Make down payment and provide personal documents for the purchase.
The real estate agent will create a contract to buy and secure the purchase.
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My fee included from Step 4.
Step 6
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Final payment made and contract signing.
A new deed will be created and sent.
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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.