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Review our home buying process

Watch this 5-minute overview of how we help you find, buy, renovate, and manage your property in Japan.

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We charge 50% of our Buyer's Program Fee up front to start your property search. Remaining 50% of our fee is due at closing. This covers our team's on-ground work: virtual tours, translations, negotiations, and coordination.

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What happens next?

Within 24 hours, we'll add you to a shared WhatsApp chat where we will get to know you and start with 4-6 properties matching your criteria. The channel is with us and our team in Japan for serious property discussions. You're always welcome to reach out to us personally for questions! We love when clients bring homes they want to us as well – we provide detailed estimates for short-term rentals, keep you out of common pitfalls, and work with you through the entire home-buying process.

Frequently asked.
Can I own a home in Japan as a foreigner?
Yes – you have the same ownership rights as a Japanese citizen. You own both the home and the land.
How much are property taxes and homeowner’s insurance?
Property taxes are about 1.7% of the assessed value of the home. So cheaper homes mean cheaper taxes.

For reference, on a $40,000 home: taxes are about $600 USD per year, and homeowner’s insurance is around $300 USD per year, including earthquake coverage.
What are typical closing costs when buying a home in Japan?
3% agent commission, 3% property acquisition tax, 2.4% property registration tax, ~¥200,000 judicial scrivener fee, ~¥60,000 stamp duty, and we charge half up front, half at closing of the YukiHomes consulting fee.

In total: these usually add up to around $10,000 USD on a $50,000 home.
Can you help coordinate with contractors?
Yes. We work with trusted contractors in multiple regions, and if you’re buying in an area where we don’t yet have one, we’ll help you find, vet, and coordinate with a new contractor.
How much do renovations typically cost?
Our renovation total: ¥9.4 million ($64,000 USD)
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That included:
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• Hotel code & fire safety upgrades + ryokan license: ¥722,500
• 5 heat pumps (A/C + heat for every room): ¥2,023,000
• Wallpaper for entire home: ¥1,380,000
• Second bathroom & shower upstairs + new toilet downstairs: ¥1,638,200
• New floors + modern tatami + carpentry: ¥1,498,300
• Electrical work: ¥703,000

For a more basic refresh (new bathroom, toilet, tatami mats, some flooring), you could be looking at ¥3–5 million (~$20–35k USD).
Can you help with interior design and furniture?
Yes. We offer a full turnkey, start-to-finish service, purchase all the way to management and  we work with a few trusted Japan-based interior designers who can help with interior design, furniture sourcing, and staging.
Can I get a mortgage?
No. As a foreigner on a tourist visa, you cannot get a mortgage. All deals are cash.
Can you help me buy anywhere in Japan?
While we’re skiers and love Japan for riding, we’ve helped people as far south as Miyazaki and as far north as Asahikawa. We can help you purchase anywhere in Japan.
Do these properties appreciate in value?
Generally, homes in Japan do not appreciate, except in major metro areas and a few select ski towns.
Why are homes in Japan so cheap?
Because of a unique combination of permissive zoning that allows massive housing oversupply, a shrinking population, and a cultural preference for new construction over old homes.

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Questions? Email us at hello@yukihomes.com