Bank of Japan to carry low interest rate into 2020, keeping mortgages affordable
The Bank of Japan announced earlier this year that it would maintain its historically low interest rates, ensuring continuous affordable loans for home buyers.
There is more than just rent and a deposit to pay when your sign your rental contract in Japan. Brace yourself with our breakdown of upfront fees for apartments in Japan.
Naturally, you inspect the layout and general state of a property at a home viewing. Here are five more points to consider that aren’t as obvious, but influence the value of a unit.
Home staging is well known to most Westerners, perhaps in thanks to popular house-flipping TV shows. Now the practice — that can increase your home’s sale price — is taking off in Japan.
A bright future for Japan’s abandoned golf courses
When Japan’s infamous real estate bubble burst in the early 90s, it took down much more than just the property prices in central Tokyo. Here is the tale of Japan’s forgotten golf courses and their revival potential.
Akiya banks: Real estate listings promoting sales of abandoned Japanese homes
Akiya — abandoned homes — can be an affordable option for entering the real estate market in Japan. Here are some tips for how to find them and what to consider.
Gurner St Moritz $30m penthouse breaks Melbourne record after being sold to Antony Catalano
Luxury property developer Gurner has smashed Melbourne’s price record for the most expensive apartment sale, contracting the illustrious $30m penthouse at its ultra-luxury Saint Moritz development in St Kilda to a high-profile Melbourne family.
The future of Airbnb in Japan: Cloudy, with a strong chance of bureaucracy
The homesharing law that looked set to level the playing field seems to be closing it off instead, and Japan Airbnb renters are growing increasingly concerned about their investments.
