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August 18, 2023
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HOW DO YOU BUY A HOUSE IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNER

In 2022, research led by the Development Bank of Japan Inc. indicated that Japan is one of the most highly recommended countries in the world to live, work and travel in. There are many local areas to choose from and make your own, as well as countless tourist destinations to explore. Japan is well-admired for its delicious yet affordable cuisine, world-famous shopping districts and clean accommodations. In addition, it’s recognized as one of the safest countries in the world to live in and a top competitor in terms of social security. If you seek to establish a balanced lifestyle in a peaceful community surrounded by nature, I recommend building your home with us in Hokkaido, Japan. In this article, I will reveal to you how to start your life in Hokkaido or build your ideal second home. First, I’ll introduce Section 3 of the (HOW DO YOU BUY A HOUSE IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNER). This section contains key information that foreigners must understand before purchasing a home in Japan.

Will my house or land purchase be approved, even if I do not have Japanese citizenship?

Yes. Even if you do not have a Japanese passport, you will be approved by the Japanese government to purchase houses or land.

そもそも外国人は日本国で家を購入することは認められているの?

Are foreigners able to take out a mortgage on a housing loan?

Yes. Permanent Residents of Japan are permitted to help foreigners to take out a mortgage under the same conditions as Japanese residents.

外国人は、住宅ローンを組むことができるのか?

Do I need to be a Permanent Resident of Japan to take out a housing loan?

No, you don’t. There are several banks that accept housing loan applications without it.

「永住権」は必ず必要か?

Getting your housing or property loan application approved in Japan: Every nation has different regulations in regards to owning property. Fortunately, Japan’s laws are fairly relaxed, and your house or land purchase will be easily approved. It does not matter whether you’re a Permanent Resident of Japan, or not. As mentioned, there is no special treatment for those who are Permanent Residents of Japan, regardless of their housing loan. Therefore, you’ll be treated the same as a Japanese citizen by the Japanese bank when you take out a mortgage on a housing loan. Lastly, it’s possible to take out a mortgage without being a Permanent Resident of Japan. There are several Japanese banks that will approve your housing loan application if you meet at least one of the following conditions; having your spouse on the contract, putting down a 20% deposit on the property or proof that you’ve lived in Japan for at least five years. Please note that interest rates may be low initially, but usually go up over time. If you’re unable to obtain Japanese citizenship, you may need to pay additional fees.

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