Instructions for real estate investment in Tokyo, Japan

There are many investors who go to Japan to buy houses now, and most of them are because the arrival of the Tokyo Olympic Games has made investors realize that they want to invest in Japanese real estate. I have also compiled the instructions for real estate investment in Tokyo, Japan, for your reference. Let's take a look!

house area

There are different house area algorithms in China and Japan. The domestic house area is the building area, that is, the usable area (the real usable area inside the house)+the shared usable area, and elevators and balconies are counted in the usable area. The area of Japanese real estate refers to the usable area, excluding balconies and elevators. The usable area of Japan is equivalent to 7%~8% of the domestic building area.

For example, the domestic real estate marked as 11 square meters actually has a usable area of only about 7 to 8 square meters; Japanese real estate marked as 7 square meters has a usable area of 7 square meters. In addition, investing in Japanese real estate is more inclined to buy single apartments in Japan, because it is easier to rent, and the rate of return is more stable, and big houses are not easy to rent and sell.

the age of the house

China people have a new house complex, and they like to buy a new house whether they live or invest. But if you buy a house and invest in Tokyo, Japan, this is obviously not very wise. First of all, renting a new house in Tokyo may not necessarily get more rent than the old one; Secondly, there are many old houses in Tokyo twenty or thirty years ago, but the quality of these houses is very good. As long as they are bought and decorated, they are not much different from new houses. Finally, the new house is much higher in price than the old one. By contrast, do you still love the new house?

the orientation of the house

When buying a house in China, most people like to sit facing south, so they will pay special attention to the orientation of the house, which will not only affect the purchase amount, but also indirectly affect the future increase of the house price; In Japan, orientation is not important. Japanese buyers are more concerned about whether the location of the room can see the beautiful scenery. For example, high-grade apartment buildings facing famous attractions such as Mount Fuji or Tokyo Tower will be more expensive than other apartment buildings.

Furthermore, according to experts, the so-called houses with good orientation are nothing more than good ventilation and lighting (sunshine time). Good ventilation will improve the indoor air quality, and sufficient sunshine is beneficial to indoor hygiene.

Like China, it is generally acknowledged that it is a good orientation to face south, but it is not necessarily due south. There are some differences in the best orientation of houses in different cities in Japan. For example, in Tokyo, the best orientation is 7 east of the north, and in some cities it is even 1 east of the north. At the same time, in the northern cities of Japan, there are many westerly winds and northerly winds, mainly considering the lighting situation; Compared with southern Japan, where sunshine is abundant, the main consideration is ventilation. However, no matter what the orientation is, it must meet certain standards. The Japanese state has clear specifications for residential design, and it is necessary to ensure that every household has sufficient sunshine. The specific standards are: the full window sunshine on the winter solstice is not less than one hour.

Houses in remote areas are cheap

Many China investors who are unfamiliar with Japan will choose to invest in remote areas to buy real estate because the housing prices in some suburbs of Japan are particularly cheap. In fact, the investment risk is greater, it is not easy to rent without management, and it is not easy to resell, and the potential for appreciation in the future is limited. You know, transportation and geographical location are the key factors to determine the return on investment, and a good location is the most important factor for the appreciation of houses. In all the real estate investments in Tokyo, more people come for its rich rental return rate. Because the Japanese are stable and like to sign long-term rental contracts, and the rental return rate of Tokyo real estate is about 5%-8%, it is very popular among domestic buyers.

Small apartments are promising

If you want to rent a house, you'd better buy a small house in Tokyo. People who are familiar with Tokyo may know that most houses in Tokyo are small-sized apartments, usually apartments of more than ten square meters or twenty square meters, and there are relatively few houses of about 1 square meters in China. This is because the rent of Japanese houses is relatively expensive, and small-sized houses have become the first choice for young people. At present, the rental rate of small-sized houses in Tokyo, Japan has reached over 9%. Therefore, even if you buy a large apartment, it may not be easy to rent. It is better to buy a small apartment to ensure a stable rental income every month.

Unreliable housing channels

When purchasing real estate in China, people will first inquire about the real housing information of the house through the well-known domestic real estate information platform, and then contact the intermediary or participate in some real estate exhibitions. Compared with overseas investors who invest in Japanese real estate for the first time and don't know much about Japanese real estate market, they can contact professional overseas real estate agencies.