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From Japan Real Estate market fundamentals, with a special focus on investment - through guides, tips, tricks and interviews with industry experts - this podcast is your one-stop-shop for audio content related to the world's second biggest property investment market! Find us at http://www.nippontra…

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    Latest episodes from Japan Real Estate

    Diamonds in the Rough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 33:09


    Shu Matsuo Post's breakout room session at the Japan Real Estate Summit, spring 2025 (PLUS, bonus summit commentary and an introduction to Brett Lee's main room presentation).

    JRE Summit - Experts Q&A Panel - Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 38:01


    Our speakers take the stage together for the final, most comprehensive Q&A session of the summit.

    Incorporation as a Gateway to Residency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 45:56


    "Kansai Ben" - Kyoto's Real Estate Property Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 44:43


    Chai Kanda's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, spring 2025.

    The Role of Digital Infrastructure in Revitalizing Vacant Properties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 40:45


    Matt Ketchum's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, spring 2025

    "Wake Up!!" - What You're Missing, and how I Found it in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 32:27


    Brett Lee's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, spring 2025.

    "Bargains VS Burdens": Balancing Price & Ongoing Costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 44:50


    JRE Summit - Experts Q&A Panel - Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 51:25


    JRE Summit, spring 2025 - Day 1 Q&A panel.

    Hiring the Right Talent for Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 31:45


    Matthew Kyle's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, spring 2025.

    Home Renovations Under New Legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 35:27


    Blanka Kobayashi's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, spring 2025.

    Don't Make these Mistakes(!) Buying & Renovating a House in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 48:46


    Anton Wormann's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Spring 2025.

    Short Term Stay Due Diligence - Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You Buy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 43:46


    Tracey Northcott's main room presentation at the JRE Summit, Spring 2025.

    How to secure an investment loan remotely?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 33:57


    Alicia Qin Wang's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Spring 2025.

    Buying VS Renting - Which is Right for You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 45:11


    Emil Gorgees' main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Spring 2025.

    AirBnb, Monthly Rentals, and Nabbing a Bargain in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 57:58


    We get together with Tracey Northcott & Emil Gorgees, of the JREP crew, to talk about short term and monthly stay properties in Japan - buying, licensing, operational efficiency, profitability and complications - as well as about that elusive search for "THE PERFECT PROPERTY" - how feasible is it?

    "I Want to Buy & Run an AirBnb in Osaka!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 62:54


    A conversation with new clients, on the lookout for that elusive dream - a cheap, older Japanese house in Osaka city that they can rent out for short term stays, as well as leverage for a Japanese Business Manager Visa. What should they buy, how can they manage it remotely, how will they get their license, and when can they move to Japan?

    Buying & Renovating Akiya Near (but not in) Tokyo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 57:23


    We get together with Matt Ketchum, Emil Gorgees, Tracey Northcott & Ziv Nakajima-Magen of the JREP crew, to discuss Ito, Izu peninsula and the Izu islands, akiya projects and renovations, loans - and two exciting new initiatives from Japan's favourite English speaking real estate experts!

    Ultra Cheap Akiya, DIY Renovations & AirBnb

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 93:36


    Two back to back conversations with two buyers - one looking to start a new life in Japan - the other to run a short term stay hospitality property in Otaru, in Hokkaido's snowy north. What should they be thinking about as they prepare to purchase their dream home?

    How to Buy a Cheap Akiya, Turn it Into an AirBnb, and Move to Japan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 64:01


    We spoke to the awesome Dani & Evan Benton, of @bentonhomestead , who are living the dream - they purchased an old akiya on Omishima island for a few thousand dollars, turned it into an AirBnb guest house, and leveraged their new business to secure a visa to live in Japan. But it wasn't - and still isn't - all smooth sailing, honey (bees) and roses, as you'd expect - tune into the conversation to hear their story!

    How to Source and Analyse Japan Real Estate Property Investments Deals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 88:52


    Two back to back video/audio conversations with first time investors to Japan's real estate property market, both on a limited budget - what should they invest in, how can they research, source and analyse deals, and what do the purchase and management processes look like?

    How to Invest in Student Housing in Japan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 61:44


    In this comprehensive JREP session, we dive into the reality of Japan's education system, from elementary school and all the way to university - how getting into the "right" schools affects family choices on where to live, student housing for middle and high schoolers, as well as university students, what happens when spouses disagree on purchase budgets, financial literacy and the high net worth mindset.

    Can I Buy Japan Real Estate Property for Just $20,000?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 72:25


    We talk to a man on a budget - only $20,000 - who is wondering what he can buy at this budget - investment property? How about a holiday home? In what cities? Who would be the typical tenant for properties as cheap as that? What condition would a house be in at this price level? Join us as we explore his options, and discuss some basic market fundamentals.

    How to Invest in and Profit from Japanese Houses?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 94:44


    Two back to back conversations with new clients, both in the market for older, cheaper houses, and both wanting to utilise them for income via short or medium term rentals. We talk locations, property profiles, tenants, guests, property management, and much more.

    Can I Rent Out My Tokyo Condo by the Month?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 58:04


    We speak to a first-time buyer, in the market for a central Tokyo holiday condo, who is also wondering what her options are to rent the property out when not in use. Legislation for short and monthly stays, owner union regulations, property management, supply and demand, guest profiles, and much, much more.

    What Kind of Japan Real Estate Investment can I Buy for $50,000?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 57:14


    We talk to a first-time investor in Japan who wants to know how best to invest on a modest budget - property and tenant profiles, locations, renovations, rebuilds, ownership and much, much more.

    Japan's Real Estate Property Market in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 12:50


    Our short summary of Japan's property market in 2024 - residential, commercial, foreign and domestic investments, and more.

    The BEST Japan Real Estate Content of 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 56:43


    This is IT - clips from the most popular episodes of the Japan real estate podcast in 2024 - these are the conversations, interviews, business calls and panel discussions that our listeners and subscribers have downloaded the most in the past 12 months - check them out and, if you want to dig in deeper, feel free to listen to/ watch the full episodes and videos, following the list in the show notes.

    Japan Real Estate Summit, Spring 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 42:20


    The official announcement of the next Japan Real Estate Summit, 12-13 April, in Tokyo and online via streaming - tune in to find out about the new and exciting venue we've got locked in, the new and exciting speakers we've got confirmed, and to brainstorm some of our presentation topics with us!

    How does Property Management Work in Japan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 81:10


    The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) gets together to discuss property management in Japan - how does it work for short, medium and long term rentals? How much does it cost? How is it different to other countries? Does it require a license? We also talk purchase, escrow, renovations, repairs and cleaning costs, discounts and bargains - tune in now!

    How can Digital Nomads Rent Houses and Apartments in Japan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 55:07


    We welcome returning relocation expert and founder of "Japan Remotely", Nick Woolsey, back to the podcast - and this time we discuss his exciting new venture, to provide temporary or medium term lodging solutions for digital nomads and remote workers arriving in Japan. ALSO - the Japan real estate summit, spring 2025, has just been officially announced! This one-of-a-kind industry event is your best chance to hear about the current state of Japan's real estate market, hear from experts in investments, financing, akiya, AirBnb/Short term stay management, and many, many more - mingle with like-minded fellow property enthusiasts, in-person, or via virtual participation in the online stream and chat room - see show notes below.

    How to Navigate Japan's Property Market & Business Environment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 68:12


    Conversation with Sean McBride, on the topics of purchasing akiya or holiday homes, condo units and investment properties in Japan for non-resident foreigners - what and where to buy, who should be investing here and who shouldn't, due diligence, and much, much more - ALSO - an interview with Ziv Nakajima-Magen, on the vast differences in working styles and doing business in Japan, as opposed to other countries around the world.

    How to Save & Invest for Retirement in Japan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 55:19


    In this end-of-year JREP session, we discuss saving and investing for retirement, portfolio structures, asset allocations, risk appetites, and various investment vehicles - including your own business - that can help you get there.

    What is the RIGHT Way to Buy an Akiya in Japan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 47:34


    The JREP crew gets back together to discuss the new commission structure for Japanese realtors, how that might affect the akiya (abandoned/ vacant homes) market, and what buyers should be aware of before purchasing a cheap home in Japan - whether for personal use, or as a hospitality/ AirBnb business. (Also - beardless Matt!!!)

    How NOT to Buy a Japanese Holiday Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 72:33


    In this interview with a consulting client, we discuss Japanese history, architecture, building practices - as well as culture differences, potential mistakes, hurdles, and possible frustrations - a must-watch episode for anyone considering purchasing their first property here on their own!

    How to Invest in Japan Real Estate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 69:46


    We talk to an experience Australian investor who is trying to decide how, where and what to purchase for his very foray into Japan's real estate property market.

    Retiring in a Japanese Akiya in the Countryside

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 56:14


    We speak to a lovely gentleman from the UK who would like to retire in the Japanese countryside - what, where and how should he go about securing a visa, purchasing a home, and re-adjusting to life in the land of the rising sun?

    How to Buy & Renovate an Akiya for AirBnb?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 79:12


    Two back to back conversations with first time buyers - both are looking for an abandoned home (akiya) and both plan to renovate it and rent it out for short term stays - but their budget, chosen locations and renovation plans are quite different - how should they go about it?

    How can I invest in Akiyas in Japan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 55:49


    We speak to @shumatsuopost , who has been investing in old, abandoned Japanese single family homes, and now helps others profit from them as well - how did he end up doing what he does, what are his thoughts on Japan's real estate property market, and who are the clients he takes on? Find out all this and more in our conversation!

    "Going Native" - Interview with an Australian Home Owner in Hokkaido

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 72:34


    We interview one of our favourite and most resourceful clients, who has not only purchased a holiday home in Otaru, Hokkaido - but also renovated it on his own, became a valued member of his local Japanese community, and has setup a local business supporting other landlords who - like himself -run short term stay businesses in the snowy north.

    How to Rent Out my Japan Holiday Home on AirBnb?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 55:26


    We speak to a first-time buyer from Canada, who is looking to purchase a holiday home in Osaka, Japan, and rent it out for short term stay guests when not in use, review and analyse some potential listings together. What should the property research process look like? How do I know if the property I'm buying would comply with license requirements? How does management work? Find out in this conversation!

    How was the Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 90:37


    JREP members Tracey Northcott & Emil Gorgees review your feedback from our October 2024 summit in Shibuya, Tokyo and online - who attended and why, where did they come from, what did they like or dislike, want more of or less of, plans for the future of the event, and much, much more!

    ASK US ANYTHING!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 38:49


    The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP), in their second comprehensive Q&A segment of the Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

    Buying the Perfect Family Home in Japan - how to Identify YOUR Unique Requirements

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 48:03


    Emil Gorgees' 2nd main room presentation, Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

    Creative Accounting for Property Owners

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 51:45


    Leveraging the Akiya Experience & Breathing New Life into Rural Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 33:57


    Matt Ketchum's main room presentation, Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

    How can non-residents Get a Japan Investment Mortgage Loan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 30:26


    Alicia Qin Wang's main room presentation, Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

    Common Mistakes First Time Buyers Make

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 54:38


    JRE Experts Panel 1 - Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 45:21


    Day 1 Experts Q&A panel session, JRE Summit, Autumn 2024

    Moving to Japan - Creative Strategies for Office Purchase & Rental when Relocating

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 37:21


    Nick Woolsey's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

    Akiya Mart Insights & Updates, Autumn 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 41:20


    Akiya Mart's Take Joey's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

    "Boots on the Ground" - Researching, Sourcing & Purchasing Cheap Properties

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 34:27


    Anton Wormann's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

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