Taking out a home loan: How much house can you afford in Japan?
Foreigners can own property in Japan and foreign residents are eligible for housing loans. Here are some guide numbers on how expensive of a home can you afford with your income.
The 2020 Olympics have brought Tokyo the gift of compromise. From innovative designs to second-hand stadiums, the new regulations are making Tokyo look to the past as well as the future.
Adachi: All you need to know about one of Tokyo’s most reasonably priced areas
Adachi might not be the fanciest area to live in—but it convinces with low rents and property prices while still offering a fairly convenient connection to the city and plenty of shopping and dining options around its hallmark station Kitasenju.
Akiya banks: Real estate listings promoting sales of abandoned Japanese homes
Akiya — abandoned homes — can be an affordable option for entering the real estate market in Japan. Here are some tips for how to find them and what to consider.
Gurner St Moritz $30m penthouse breaks Melbourne record after being sold to Antony Catalano
Luxury property developer Gurner has smashed Melbourne’s price record for the most expensive apartment sale, contracting the illustrious $30m penthouse at its ultra-luxury Saint Moritz development in St Kilda to a high-profile Melbourne family.
The future of Airbnb in Japan: Cloudy, with a strong chance of bureaucracy
The homesharing law that looked set to level the playing field seems to be closing it off instead, and Japan Airbnb renters are growing increasingly concerned about their investments.
