Warranties against defects when buying real estate in Japan
REThink Tokyo spoke with Zoe Ward from Japan Property Central about the importance for buyers to understand when and what is warranties apply before signing a contract of sale for a property in Japan.
Tips for multi-party real estate investments in Japan
Real estate joint ventures are a way to realise projects or acquire properties by pooling the resources of multiple parties. While this approach to real estate deals is popular in North America, it is less so in Japan — however, the legal structure does exist.