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.
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.
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.
