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JCBO REAL ESTATE Q&A

Understand Japanese real estate through questions.

Clear Q&A on buying, renting, selling, taxes, international transfers and other issues foreign clients often face in Japanese real estate.

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For a foreign client considering houses in Japan, How should I handle funds and transfers?

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For a foreign client considering houses in Japan, When should I consult a professional?

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For a foreign client considering condominiums in Japan, What are the main risks?

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For a foreign client considering condominiums in Japan, What changes if I live outside Japan?

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For a foreign client considering condominiums in Japan, What if I already live in Japan?

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For a foreign client considering condominiums in Japan, How should I handle funds and transfers?

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For a foreign client considering condominiums in Japan, When should I consult a professional?

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For a foreign client considering houses in Japan, What conditions apply?

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For a foreign client considering houses in Japan, What documents are usually needed?

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For a foreign client considering houses in Japan, What costs should I expect?

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For a foreign client considering houses in Japan, How does the process and timing work?

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For a foreign client considering houses in Japan, What are the main risks?

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