Land prices in Japan have seen the biggest drop in five years as more discouraged buyers and tighter markets cut off funding to developers. In the 12 months leading up to June this year the average price has dropped 4.4 percent. This reflects an 18 month spell of decline said the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in a report.
Posts Tagged ‘Japan Property’
Biggest Drop Of Land Prices In Japan In Five Years
by OP-Mall on Monday, September 28th, 2009 in Japan Property, Tokyo Property
Property Grand Prix – Japan
by OP-Mall on Monday, October 13th, 2008 in Japan Property
A chaotic start in Fuji gave Fernando Alonso the chance he was hoping for after winning last years Japan Grand prix. While Kubica took the lead early on, Alonso used the first pit stop to pass Kubica with his decision to take less fuel and from then on, he led the race without ever feeling threatened again.
Lewis Hamilton wasn’t so lucky. He took the lead right at the start with a feisty move which was said to have put Raikkonen off the road on the first corner and that maneuver earned him a penalty.
Making Japanese Real Estate Letting more ‘Foreigner Friendly’
by Overseas Property Mall on Sunday, August 24th, 2008 in Japan Property
Saitama, a prefecture of Japan located on the of island of Honshū is according to this source becoming more foreigner friendly. A government initiated project which has drafted over 113 agents, prepares pamphlets that explain the rules of renting and living in an apartment in Japan in Chinese, English, Portuguese and Spanish as well as offers telephone advice on finding guarantors.
This “foreigner-friendly” policy is also helping boost business for the participating agents.
Here is a breakdown of the 479 enquires in 2007; 153 from Chinese (32 percent), 54 from Brazilians (11 percent) and 49 from South Koreans and ethnic Koreans (10 percent).
It is an interesting assessment of migration to this Japanese level.
Photo credit: airthru takashi [via flickr]



