{"id":46604,"date":"2024-08-08T09:50:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T09:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/?p=46604"},"modified":"2025-11-25T06:30:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T06:30:49","slug":"points-and-process-for-purchasing-real-estate-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/points-and-process-for-purchasing-real-estate-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Points and Process for Purchasing Real Estate in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u25a0<strong>Ownership of Real Estate in Japan<\/strong>\u25a0\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can purchase and own real estate in Japan just like Japanese nationals. Here are the key features:\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acquisition of Ownership<\/strong>: You can acquire ownership of land and buildings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Restrictions<\/strong>: There are no regulations based on permanent residency, Japanese nationality, or visa type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free Transactions<\/strong>: Ownership rights are unlimited in duration and can be freely bought, sold, gifted, or inherited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxes<\/strong>: Taxes associated with the purchase, ownership, and sale of real estate are the same as for Japanese nationals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5bb6\u8abf\u3079\u308b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5bb6\u8abf\u3079\u308b.jpg 612w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5bb6\u8abf\u3079\u308b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5bb6\u8abf\u3079\u308b-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5bb6\u8abf\u3079\u308b-496x331.jpg 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0<strong>Points to Consider<\/strong>\u25a0<br>When purchasing real estate in Japan, it is important to be aware of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choosing a Real Estate Company<\/strong>: To avoid transaction issues, a real estate company typically acts as an intermediary. There are approximately 120,000 real estate companies in Japan, but those specializing in foreign clients and offering English-language support are quite limited. Therefore, it is crucial to work with a reliable real estate company like<strong> SeaHome<\/strong>, which supports foreign buyers and provides services in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04\u66f8\u6ce8\u610f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04\u66f8\u6ce8\u610f.jpg 640w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04\u66f8\u6ce8\u610f-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04\u66f8\u6ce8\u610f-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04\u66f8\u6ce8\u610f-592x444.jpg 592w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04\u66f8\u6ce8\u610f-584x438.jpg 584w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04\u66f8\u6ce8\u610f-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04\u66f8\u6ce8\u610f-496x373.jpg 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u25a0Purchase Process\u25a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Property Search<\/strong>: Once a property of interest is found, request a viewing through <strong>SeaHome<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase Application<\/strong>: When ready to proceed, apply to purchase the property and negotiate the terms with the seller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contract<\/strong>: Once terms are agreed upon, the contract is finalized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u25a0SeaHome\u2019s Support<\/strong>\u25a0<br>SeaHome is a real estate company specializing in assisting foreign clients and offers the following services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online Property Viewing:<\/strong> View properties remotely from your home country through online tours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English Support:<\/strong> Assistance with meetings and contract procedures in English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extensive Experience<\/strong>: With extensive experience in real estate transactions, <strong>SeaHome<\/strong> ensures a smooth and secure process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u30aa\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3\u30a4\u30e1\u30fc\u30b8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u30aa\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3\u30a4\u30e1\u30fc\u30b8.jpg 612w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u30aa\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3\u30a4\u30e1\u30fc\u30b8-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u30aa\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3\u30a4\u30e1\u30fc\u30b8-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u30aa\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3\u30a4\u30e1\u30fc\u30b8-496x310.jpg 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SeaHome<\/strong> provides comprehensive support to ensure a seamless and worry-free experience when purchasing real estate&nbsp;in&nbsp;Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04OK\u63e1\u624b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04OK\u63e1\u624b.jpg 612w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04OK\u63e1\u624b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04OK\u63e1\u624b-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u5951\u7d04OK\u63e1\u624b-496x331.jpg 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25a0Ownership of Real Estate in Japan\u25a0\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000 You can purchase and own real estate in Japan just like Japanese nationals. Here are the key features:\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000 \u25a0Points to Consider\u25a0When purchasing real estate in Japan, it is important to be aware of the following: Choosing a Real Estate Company: To avoid transaction issues, a real estate company typically acts as an intermediary. There are approximately 120,000 real estate companies in Japan, but those specializing in foreign clients and offering English-language support are quite limited. Therefore, it is crucial to work with a reliable real estate company like SeaHome, which supports foreign buyers and provides services in English. \u25a0Purchase Process\u25a0 \u25a0SeaHome\u2019s Support\u25a0SeaHome is a [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":6,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[560,556,554,559,557,558,555],"class_list":["post-46604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","tag-cheap-houses-for-sale-in-yokohama","tag-furnished-apartments-yokohama","tag-yokohama-apartments","tag-yokohama-apartments-for-sale","tag-yokohama-house-for-rent","tag-yokohama-real-estate-english","tag-yokohama-rental-apartments"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46604"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46604\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46612,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46604\/revisions\/46612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}