How To Buy A House in Japan "Buying Akiya in Japan" - The Complete Guide

Who this guide is for:

People who want to understand start to finish how to purchase a home in Japan 

Foreign buyers with interest in Japanese real estate

 People who are looking for a real, experience-based guide

People looking to save money without relying on expensive agencies

Anyone confused by Japanese property listings, terminology, or legalities

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INTRODUCTION

• My Personal Experience Buying An Akiya
• Answers To Commonly Asked Questions
• Common Misconceptions

STAGE ONE: INITIAL INTEREST – pages 7-12

• Navigating Japanese Real Estate Websites
• My Experience Contacting Real Estates as a Foreigner
• Challenges Contacting Real Estate Agents as a Foreigner
• Finding a Buyer’s Agent
• Direct Contact With my Personal Buyer’s Agent (includes 1on1 contact form)
• Legal Document Templates
•  Expensive Akiya Buying Services vs Regular Japanese Buyers Agent 

STAGE TWO: HOUSE SEARCHING – pages 13-30

• How To Decide on a Property
• Property Brainstorm Worksheet
• How You Can Get Paid To Buy an Akiya
• Best Websites To Find Akiya
• How To Find Akiya Listings
• How To Avoid Common Website Issues as a Foreigner
• How To Understand Japanese Real Estate Listings
• How To Understand Japan’s Natural Disaster Terms
• How These Terms Affect The Price, Risk, and Resale
• How Much You Should Pay For Your Akiya
• Signs Of an Over-Priced Akiya
• Questions To Ask Your Agent
• Common Issues To Look Out For

STAGE THREE: HOUSE INSPECTING/OFFERS & NEGOTIATION – pages 31-49

• The First Steps of Purchasing an Akiya
• Akiya Condition Checklists
• Self-Inspecting Akiya
• Inspecting Akiya From Your Home Country
• Your Leverage When Negotiating Price
• Finalising Your Sale
• My Property Cost Breakdown (incl. fees)
• My Personal Negotiations on my Property
• How I Saved Over $10’000
• Condition Report of my Property
• Property Details
• My Floor Plan

STAGE FOUR: POST-SALE GUIDANCE – pages 50-57

• First Stages of Owning your Property
• How to Set up Your Utilities
• Integrating Into Your Neighbourhood
• Japan’s Waste/Rubbish System
• Leaving Your House Vacant
• Personally Ask Me Questions

Once finishing this guide you will have:

A Full Understanding of the Buying Process to Purchase a Home in Japan as a foreigner.

Ability to Evaluate Properties Confidently

Contact With a Japanese Buyers Agent

Clear Step-By-Step System to Follow

Potentially Saved Thousands of Dollars in the Process.