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Why Are Fewer People Choosing “Fixed for the Entire Term” Even Though Interest Rates Are Rising?
Recently, rising mortgage interest rates have been making headlines more often. For a long time, Japan enjoyed ultra-low interest rates, but we are now enterin…
Rising Mortgage Rates and Bubble-Era “Step Loans” — How Did Repayments Jump Sharply from Year 6?
Rising mortgage rates are beginning to affect household finances. Recently, reports have also featured comments such as, “My annual repayment burden has increa…
Key Management Tips for Stabilizing Rental Operations Amid Rising Interest Rates
In recent years, changes in financial conditions have also affected the rental market, especially in Tokyo, where the impact of rising interest rates is becomi…
A Guide to Real Estate Investment for Foreign Investors Using Landmark Properties in Shibuya City
Shibuya City, known as a center of Japan’s economy and culture, offers an attractive real estate market for both domestic and overseas investors. In particular…
How Rising Long-Term Interest Rates Affect Home Loans in Nerima Ward and Along the Seibu Line
In recent years, long-term interest rates have been on an upward trend due to changes in economic conditions. Because this directly affects home loan borrowing…
For Rental Property Owners: Features and Management Points of Roadside Properties That Support Stable Operations
For rental property owners, stable property operations are an important issue in long-term asset building. Among the many options, roadside properties are attr…
Diversifying Retail Property Investment: Regional Characteristics and Key Decision-Making Perspectives
In recent years, retail property investment has gone beyond simply acquiring a property and now requires diverse strategies based on the characteristics of eac…
Simulation of Increased Monthly Repayment Burden Caused by Rising Mortgage Interest Rates
In recent years, mortgage interest rate trends have become an important factor for people considering buying a home. In particular, the possibility of rising r…
What Is a “Japanese Point of Contact” in Property Management? — A New Perspective on Real Estate Management
In Japan’s real estate market, the management of rental properties and investment properties is becoming an increasingly important topic. In recent years, the …
Risk Management and Financing Plans for Interest Rate Fluctuations in Investment Properties in the Greater Tokyo Area for Corporate and Foreign Investors
In recent years, the investment property market in the Greater Tokyo Area has attracted attention as an appealing investment destination for corporate and fore…
Buying Property in Tokyo’s Four Major Central Wards: Key Points for Foreign Investors
Japan’s metropolitan area, especially Minato, Shibuya, Chuo, and Chiyoda wards in central Tokyo, attracts strong attention from both domestic and overseas inve…
Legal and Tax Differences Between Bubble-Era and Current Real Estate Transactions, and Key Points to Watch
Japan’s real estate market looks very different today from what it did during the bubble era (the late 1980s to the early 1990s). These differences have also a…
For Rental Property Owners in the Greater Tokyo Area: Key Points and Considerations for Operating Retail and Office Properties
For owners of retail and office rental properties in the Greater Tokyo Area, stable operations are a major key to securing income. Here, we explain the points …
Current Conditions and Key Considerations for Real Estate Investment in Japan’s Greater Tokyo Area for Foreign Investors
In recent years, investment properties in Japan’s Greater Tokyo Area have been attracting attention from foreign investors. This interest is driven by a stable…
Thinking About the Relationship Between Stock Prices and Real Estate Prices
For investors, trends in the stock market and the real estate market are both important matters of interest. In particular, many people are concerned about the…
Key Points and Considerations for Real Estate Investment in Japan for Foreign Investors
In recent years, Japan’s real estate market has attracted attention from both domestic and overseas investors. In particular, Japanese real estate is increasin…
Points to Note When Selling a Store in Nerima City | Real Estate Column
Nerima City is an area with its own unique appeal even within Tokyo, and demand for commercial facilities and stores is growing. When selling a store, careful …