Insights
Analysis of policy, interest rates, land prices and the Osaka market, plus the basics of buying property in Japan. Every article cites its sources.
How to Read a Japanese Property Flyer (Maisoku): Price, Walking Time, Floor Area and Transaction TypeJapanese agents hand out a one-page flyer called a maisoku. How is walking time calculated, why does the registered floor area differ, and what do 'seller' and 'broker' mean? We walk through a real listing.Osaka Land Price Survey 2026: Residential Up for a 5th Year, Kita-ku Commercial +15.6%Osaka's 2026 land price survey shows residential land up 3.0% and commercial up 8.8%, both accelerating. Central Osaka leads while some outlying areas still fall. What it means for buyers.Management Fees and Repair Reserve Funds in Japanese Condos: What Is Reasonable?Owning a condo in Japan means paying a management fee and a repair reserve every month. Using the government guideline, we explain what level of reserve is typical and what to check before you buy.
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