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.
The 2019 edition of the Housing Japan Magazine is available now. An annual publication, it brings together a range of interesting and informative articles covering property and fine-living from the heart of Tokyo.
Home Fire Insurance premiums expected to rise this year
5 - 9% increases in Home Fire Insurance premiums are expected to rise with Japan's big four insurance companies aiming to increase rates in October 2019
Japan Real Estate Property Investment Guide for Foreigners released by Nippon Tradings International
Catering specifically to foreigners considering purchasing real estate in Japan, NTI have released a "practical, hands - on" Japan Real Estate Property Investment Guide.
Warranties against defects when buying real estate in Japan
REThink Tokyo spoke with Zoe Ward from Japan Property Central about the importance for buyers to understand when and what is warranties apply before signing a contract of sale for a property in Japan.
Compact apartment supply on the rise in greater Tokyo
Compact apartments are defined as those with an internal floor area of 30 ~ 50 sqm (323 ~ 538 sq.ft). These apartments generally target singles and working couples.
