Landed: The guide to buying property in Japan is a resource for anyone purchasing—or thinking of purchasing—real estate in Japan. Whether you’re looking for a family home, a ski chalet or an investment property, Landed will save you time, money and effort.

In Landed you’ll learn:

• How property is bought and sold in Japan.
• Where to find financing, legal advice and other essential services.
• How to recognize and manage Japan-specific risks.
• Where to find property listings (even if you can’t read Japanese).
• How aging and migration are reshaping Japan’s property market.
• Where not to buy.
• How to check a real estate agent’s credentials.
• How to get tax breaks and other incentives.
• About the opportunities and risks in recreational and repossessed property.
• How residents and nonresidents have successfully bought property in Tokyo and beyond.

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Sample Landed: Japan

• The introduction from Landed: Japan [PDF]
• The 18 steps to buying a pre-owned home in Japan [PDF]
• Understanding Japanese addresses [PDF]
• The index from Landed: Japan [PDF]

You can also sample Landed: Japan at Google books

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Specifications

• 232 pages
• 11 photos
• 15 charts and tables
• Soft cover, perfect bound
• Four-color cover with black-and-white interior
• High-quality paper, printing and binding
• Finished size: 13 X 21 cm
• Published May 2010
• ISBN: 978-988-17147-3-2

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Order Landed: Japan @ HK$659

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