Tokyo Real Estate Guide
Tokyo Real Estate Guides & Resources
Buying, Selling, Managing and Investing, Explained
Buying, selling, managing, or investing in Tokyo property each comes with its own process, costs, and paperwork, and this library covers all four. The buying and selling guides walk through every step from first search to final settlement, while the management and investment guides cover running a property and building a portfolio from anywhere in the world. Use the index below to jump to your section, then open any guide for the full detail.
Guide to Buying a Property in Tokyo
Yes, foreign nationals can buy freehold land, houses and apartments in Japan with no nationality, residency or visa requirement. This guide covers the FEFTA reporting rule for non-residents (effective April 2026), ownership rights, and financing options.
Guide to Selling a Property in Tokyo
Selling a property in Tokyo involves valuation, marketing, negotiation, and a settlement process governed by Japanese law and overseen by a licensed brokerage. These guides explain how to price your property, choose the right agent, and understand the fees and taxes that apply when you sell.
Guide to Property Management in Tokyo
Managing a Tokyo property, especially from overseas, means handling tenants, maintenance, rent collection, and compliance. These guides and services explain how property management works in Japan and how owners can run a property hands-off with bilingual support.
Guide to Real Estate Investment in Tokyo
Tokyo is one of the world's largest and most liquid real estate markets, and it remains fully open to foreign investors. These guides cover rental yields, financing for residents and non-residents, taxes, and portfolio management for anyone investing in Japanese property.
FAQs
No; ownership and residency are separate systems in Japan, and non-residents can buy freehold without a visa. See this article on the topic of Can Foreigners Buy Property in Japan?
Names acquisition tax, registration/licence tax, stamp duty, brokerage commission, and annual fixed asset tax. Read this Taxes and Fees Guide to find out more.
Possible but depends on residency, income, and lender; residents have more options than non-residents. See this resource on Property Finance in Japan.
Yes, remotely, via a licensed brokerage plus a local contact for documentation. See this guide to Selling your Tokyo Property
Yes; a management service handles tenants, rent, maintenance, and bilingual support. See this guide to Property Management in Japan.
No; a bilingual broker handles contracts and negotiation in English.