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Oct 16, 2019
Markets
Trustworthy real estate listing sites for Tokyo

Here are our recommended property listing sites for buying and renting real estate in Tokyo.

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Oct 2, 2019
Markets
Tokyo’s office market – is a bubble looming?

S&P Global Ratings announced in July this year that the Japanese real estate industry could soon be in hot water. Here are the reasons.

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Aug 21, 2019
Markets
Market Overviews
Tokyo neighbourhoods with the best return on investment

If you are buying a property for investment, ROI should be your first concern. Here are the Tokyo neighbourhoods with the most promising returns. 

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May 29, 2019
Markets
Potential Flat 35 loan fraud — another low blow for Japan's real estate industry

A government-backed loan, designed to help more people afford family homes, has been abused to acquire investment properties in Japan. Investigations are still underway to understand the scope of the scandal and if banks knowingly issued the fraudulent loans.

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May 8, 2019
How To Guides
How to Buy
Foreign Investment Rules & Guides
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. 

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Dec 12, 2018
Markets
2018 Wrap-Up and Happy Holidays from REthink Tokyo

A look at the year's most popular Japan real estate topics. 

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Jul 24, 2018
How To Guides
Market Introductions
Glossary of Terms
Three types of real estate contracts you'll find in Japan

A real estate seller can choose from general, full-service and exclusive full-service contracts. It's worth it for both sellers and buyers to understand how these differ, as the contract can change the way an agent represents a property.

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Jan 31, 2018

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The 10 scariest things about owning real estate in Japan

Godzilla doesn't even make the list.

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Jan 5, 2018
Profiles
Company behind Tokyo Cheapo and SchwartzWilliams launch new Japan real estate site

The new site — REthink Tokyo — will be aimed at Japan property investors and buyers

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