Japan Real Estate

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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!

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?

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!

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!!!)

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!

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.

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?

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?

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!

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.

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!

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!

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

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

Daigo Sato's main room presentation, Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

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

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

Ziv Nakajima-Magen's main room summit presentation, JRE Summit, Autumn 2024

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

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

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

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

Tracey Northcott's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

Blanka Kobayashi's main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

Emil Gorgees' 1st main room presentation at the Japan Real Estate Summit, Autumn 2024

Two back to back conversations with new clients who are looking to buy holiday condos & family homes in Japan - how does it all work?

The ‪AkiyaMart‬ boys interview Ziv Nakajima-Magen of NTI on his own personal journey, where his interest in Japan and its real estate market began, and other boring, personal stuff ;) Also - TICKETS FOR THE JAPAN REAL ESTATE ARE NOW LIVE!!! Join us Saturday & Sunday, 5-6 October, 2024, in-person or via the zoom stream, for Japan's best real estate conference - discounted, early-bird tickets available this week only on https://summit.realestate.jp

We welcome Jordan and Julita back to the podcast - this time, just before settlement on their new home in Osaka, we talk post-settlement services, rentals, review their structural inspection report & action items required, and talk about the perfect investment portfolio.

A JREP (Japan Real Estate Experts Panel) session - with special guest star, Shun Matsuki of "Smart Inn", who provide research, licensing, and remote management solutions for property owners who want to rent out their properties for short term stays - we talk licensing, holiday homes, locations, property and guest profiles, automation, and much more!

We interview the awesome ‪@bitsii‬ (Bethany Nakamura) on what life is really like in an old "kominka" (traditional Japanese farmstead), deep in Shikoku's rural countryside - what are the challenges, both physical and mental? What are the locals like? How to deal with Japanese social hierarchies? Who is this lifestyle suitable for (or not)? Is it all worth it? Tune in for one of our best interviews yet!

Two back to back conversations with new and potential clients, all on the topic of Japan real estate property investments, including live deal analysis of older family homes in Osaka - how profitable are these investments, which property files and locations are best for what types of rentals (short, medium, long term), and can I rent out my holiday home when I'm not using it? Tune in to find out all of this and much, much more!

We speak to a first-time investor who is planning to purchase a Japanese investment property under a newly established corporate entity, in the hope that, eventually, he'll be able to leverage the structure for investment loans from Japanese lenders - how does it all work, and also - what should he consider when looking for potential investments? Tune in and find out!