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Make Tokyo your Home
For those who want to search for a home safety and affordably in Japan,
please rely on ‘Living in Tokyo’.
Can you buy a house in Japan with peace of mind?
“Living in Tokyo” is a website operated by Higher Ground, a real estate company based in the heart of Tokyo.
For foreigners looking to purchase a home in Japan, there will be various challenges, including cultural understanding, legal procedures, loans, taxes, and more. We, as professionals, are here to assist you!!
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Since 2007
Experience in dealing with foreign nationals
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English speaking staff
There are English speaking staff.
If you’re looking for residential properties in Tokyo,
consider consulting with the real estate agency
Living in Tokyo.
The staff here is the one who will assist you in person!!
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(residential properties & investment properties)
Important Considerations for Foreigners
When Buying a House in Japan
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Find a good real estate company from the stars.
When viewing and considering real estate, I believe that the most important thing is to find a real estate company and a person in charge that you feel comfortable with.
Buying real estate is one of the biggest events in one's life, even for Japanese people. Even for Japanese people, there are some difficult situations when it comes to real estate transactions, such as the first time they learn the customs of real estate transactions, difficult technical terms, and how to obtain a bank loan.
Depending on who you choose to work with out of all the real estate agencies in Tokyo, you may find that this important event will either be a happy memory or a disappointing one.
We are confident that you will remember your event with the least amount of stress and the most pleasant memories for the rest of your life.
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Contracting with a Real Estate Agency
Once the property to purchase has been decided upon, a mediation contract is concluded with the real estate agency. A mediation contract refers to the agreement made through the contracted real estate
agency to purchase the property. Upon agreement to the contract terms, sign and affix seals on the contract document.
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Applying for a Housing Loan
Generally, when purchasing real estate, payment is made through a housing loan. It is also possible to apply for a housing loan through a real estate agency. However, housing loan application are
limited to foreigners who have permanent residency in Japan. Overseas remittance is common for other payment methods.
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Payment of Earnest Money, Intermediary Fees, etc.
After the payment method for the real estate has been determined, it is necessary to pay a portion of the real estate price. Earnest money, intermediary fees, and stamp duty must be paid. Earnest money
is typically paid in cash. Confirmation is necessary beforehand as stamp duty varies depending on the real estate agency.
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Conclusion of Sales Contract
A formal sales contract is concluded. The necessary documents at the time of the sales contract are the four points already explained. Note that the required documents differ between purchasers residing
in Japan and those residing overseas.
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Handover of the Property
Once the sales contract is concluded, the property is handed over. Alongside the handover of the property, the transfer of ownership of the real estate must also be conducted. Typically, a judicial
scrivener is appointed to handle the “transfer of ownership registration” at the Legal Affairs Bureau.
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