Tokyo's property market is unlike London or New York - comparable sales don't carry across markets. Each property is unique: land share, building condition, floor plan, location. Pricing reflects that specificity.

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Buying property in Japan as a foreigner is straightforward - no restrictions on foreign ownership, no special approvals, no visa needed. The practical challenges are not legal; they are about navigating a market you may not know.

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Japan's property taxes are based on official assessed value - typically well below market value. The annual tax burden on a Tokyo property is often significantly lower than market value would suggest.

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The Japanese property market runs on a different calendar from most Western markets. Negotiations, inspections, and closings follow a well-defined but unfamiliar process - and an experienced local agent makes all the difference.

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Japan's property transaction costs are modest by international standards. Registration, judicial scrivener, and acquisition taxes add up - but they are predictable, well-documented, and far lower than UK Stamp Duty or US closing costs.

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For buyers relocating to Tokyo, timing a purchase relative to a move is a practical question. Renting first is common - it lets a buyer understand the city before committing - but good properties in desirable wards don't stay available long.

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Tokyo's property market is unlike London or New York — comparable sales don't carry across markets. Each property is unique: land share, building condition, floor plan, location. Pricing reflects that specificity.

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