After You Buy a Condo in Japan, Here’s What You’ll Need to Consider
By David Imme, Tokyu Housing Lease If you’ve bought a condominium in Japan, you are also something more than just the owner of a new apartment: you automatically become part of the building management association (hereafter, BMA), as it consists of all... More
Before you rent out your investment property in Japan, these are the necessary steps
By David Imme, Tokyu Housing Lease In this article we take a look at the necessary preparations before you can rent out your investment property. Most of these steps require a knowledge of the Japanese language, and in general, trying to manage... More
Building Management Fees in Japan: What are they and Why do I have to pay them?
By David Imme, Tokyu Housing Lease Many residential buildings in Japan, especially in bigger cities, are apartment buildings with dozens or even hundreds of units. As opposed to free-standing single-family homes, they are managed by the building management association (or... More
Sub-Leasing Your Apartment in Japan with the Help of a Property Manager
By David Imme, Tokyu Housing Lease There are really only two main reasons for buying a residential property in Japan: for your own use or for investment purposes. In the latter case, you will want to lease your apartment for monthly rental... More
How to take care of your property in Japan during the hot Japanese summer
By David Imme, Tokyu Housing Lease At our company we are experiencing an increasing number of clients with a “second house” management plan. People from all over the world who come to visit Japan usually choose a hotel for accommodation... More
Your rights as a property owner in Japan to terminate a lease with a tenant
By David Imme, Tokyu Housing Lease If you are thinking about investing in property in Japan (or already own property here), imagine this scenario. You have bought a property in Japan for investment purposes and want to rent it out... More