How to buy your first Akiya home in Japan as a tourist
A practical 8-step guide based on research and personal experience—the guide I wish I had before purchasing our $26,000 dream house in Japan!
A Practical Step by Step guide
Purchasing Akiya might seem overwhelming, my guide explains how we did the whole process in six months as tourists, no Japanese and with a tight budget.
Understanding Akiya properties
Why are akiya so inexpensive in Japan? Do you know how the underlying issues impacting these properties can affect their value?
Searching properties
How can you effectively search for properties online? Are you aware of the key signs to watch for when inspecting an akiya’s exterior virtually to spot potential red flags?
Finding the right realtor
Finding the right real estate agent in Japan is crucial as you will not be able to purchase a property without them. But how do you find one?
Payment of the Akiya and taxes
How do you manage the necessary payments and deposits? And what about the taxes involved in transferring property in Japan?
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
This step involves preparing and submitting necessary documents. But which documents do you need exactly?
Paying bills and taxes
How do you set up water, gas, and electricity when you acquire your property, especially if you’re not a Japanese resident and may not have a Japanese bank account?
All the answers are in my Guide book
I wrote this guide because I know there’s a quite some loose information about akiya, but few resources are actually practical—showing you exactly how to take the right steps in the correct order. With akiya, some actions might need to be done in a different sequence, and this guide aims to help you navigate that process practically and identify which steps you can take today.
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