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Do I Need a Real Estate Agent or Can I Just Buy the Property I Want on My Own? When people in Japan come across a house they like, many wonder: Do I really need a real estate agent, or can I just buy it directly from the owner? On the surface, skipping an agent might look like a way to save money. But the reality can be much more complicated. More Than Just a...
Can I Build on This Land? A Checklist for Buyers in Japan Picture this: your wife’s family’s friend has a vacant lot they’re looking to sell. It sounds like a great opportunity — maybe the land is cheap, maybe it’s in a location you’ve always wanted. You start imagining the possibilities: a house, a small café, or even a minpaku (short-term rental). But here’s the catch: in Japan, not...