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  • New Speakers - Japan Real Estate Summit, April 2026!
    2026/01/20
    In this first episode of the year, we get together with the JREP crew to talk mortgage rates in Japan, check out a renovation project - and announce the latest new speakers for the up and coming spring session of the Japan Real Estate Summit, 18-19 April, in Tokyo and online. (Bonus second call - this buyer just landed in Japan and wants to view properties THIS WEEK - can we help them?)
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    1 時間 3 分
  • How Can Non-Residents of Japan Get Financing for a Holiday Home or AirBnb Property?
    2025/12/23
    We sit down with Mark Drabkin, founder of "Yen Loans" - a Tokyo-based start-up focused on providing real estate financing to foreigners in Japanese Yen - INCLUDING for holiday homes, short term stay properties and even non-real estate businesses - and all this without them having to setup a Japanese corporate structure, deal with Japanese banks and their pesky compliance requirements - and get it all done in English!
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    55 分
  • What are Japan's Tenancy Laws, and What Should Investors be Aware of?
    2025/12/18
    Two back to back conversations with first time buyers in Japan - the first looking to build an investment property portfolio and wondering what his rights as a landlord are - and the second looking for super-cheap akiya (abandoned/ vacant homes) in the countryside and wondering how one goes about acquiring and managing those.
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    1 時間 18 分
  • Buying, Renovating & Running a Wellness Retreat in the Japanese Countryside
    2025/12/11
    We speak to three young entrepreneurs and co-founders who have purchased an akiya in the Japanese countryside, renovated and turned it into a health & wellbeing retreat, and are doing it all THE RIGHT WAY (also, exclusive discount to our subscribers and viewers - get yours in the link below!)
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    1 時間 5 分
  • How to Buy a Holiday Home in Japan
    2025/12/11
    Two back to back conversations with clients purchasing their first property in Japan - how does it all work, how much would it cost, and how can it be rented out when not in use? Also, on the second call (starting at 48:20) - some live deal analysis and review!
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    1 時間 11 分
  • How to Buy a Holiday Home in Osaka & Rent it Out when Not in Use?
    2025/11/28
    We speak to an Australian couple, in the market for a holiday home in Osaka, which they're also planning to rent out on AirBnb or by the month. We break down the processes, time frames and costs involved, discuss insurance, foreign exchange transfers, and much more.
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    1 時間 1 分
  • What Should I Buy as My First Japanese Investment Property?
    2025/11/19
    We speak to a savvy, experienced US based investor, in the market for his first Japanese real estate property investment (and also for a holiday home) - what could his budget get him, what kind of properties should he focus on, and where in the country should he be buying?
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    1 時間 3 分
  • Cheap Ski Resort Condos, Demolition & Construction - Oh My!
    2025/11/14
    Two back to back conversations with potential clients - one looking for super cheap condos in Yuzawa, and the other looking to demolish an old house and build a new one - what should they be thinking about and preparing for?
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    1 時間 3 分