Landed: The guide to buying property in Japan

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In Landed Japan, you'll learn:- How to buy Japanese real estate, including high-yield Tokyo apartments, custom-built houses, machiya, foreclosed homes and chalets in Niseko and other ski resorts- How an aging population, a falling birth rate and other demographic trends drive demand for small Tokyo apartments- Where to find English-speaking real estate agents, mortgage lenders, architects and other essential service providers- Where foreigners can get a mortgage in Japan and the documents and insurance you will need to apply for a home loan- About managing risks such as asbestos, earthquakes, floods, nuclear power, termites and zoning- Why you should avoid buying homes in rural areas, apartments built on leased or reclaimed land, and old houses in Japan- About nonresidential investments, such as Japanese love hotels, nursing homes, farms and real estate investment trusts (J-REITs)- About Japanese investment property, including financing, management companies, tenants' rights and standard terms in a lease agreement- How Japanese real estate is appraised and taxed and the use of tax-efficient structures like tokumei kumiai (TK) and tokutei mokuteki kaisha (TMK)- Much more