A Practical Guide to Tax Advisers, Accountants and Fund Administration Providers for Foreign Real Estate Investors Introduction Tax and accounting are fundamental parts of commercial real estate investment in Japan. A foreign investor may initially focus on: Finding a property Negotiating the purchase price Arranging financing Conducting legal due diligence Reviewing the Engineering Report Obtaining … Read more
A Practical Guide to Property Insurance, Earthquake Coverage and Insurance Brokers for Real Estate Investors in Japan Introduction Insurance is an important but sometimes overlooked part of commercial real estate investment in Japan. An investor may spend considerable time analyzing: But after acquiring the property, the investor also needs to consider: What happens if something … Read more
A Practical Guide to Engineering Reports, Building Condition Surveys and Technical Due Diligence for Commercial Real Estate Investors Introduction Buying commercial real estate in Japan involves more than reviewing the purchase price, rent roll and legal documentation. Investors also need to understand the physical condition of the property. Questions may include: These issues are commonly … Read more
A Practical Directory of Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal Companies in Japan Introduction Real estate valuation plays an important role in Japanese commercial real estate investment. An investor may need an independent valuation when: For foreign investors, valuation can be particularly important because the Japanese market may involve: Japan has several large specialist appraisal firms … Read more
A Practical Directory of Japanese and International Law Firms Active in Commercial Real Estate Introduction Buying commercial real estate in Japan usually requires more than negotiating a price with the seller. A transaction can involve: Legal advisers therefore play an important role throughout the investment process. For foreign investors, the choice of law firm can … Read more
A Practical Directory of Megabanks, Trust Banks, Regional Banks, Foreign Banks and Other Real Estate Finance Providers Introduction Debt is a fundamental part of the Japanese commercial real estate market. Institutional acquisitions are commonly financed using a combination of: Equity Debt = Acquisition Capital But there is no single “real estate bank” in Japan. Potential … Read more
A Practical Directory of Domestic and Global Real Estate Investment Managers Active in Japan Introduction Foreign investors entering the Japanese commercial real estate market quickly encounter a wide range of companies described as: Asset Managers Investment Managers Fund Managers Investment Advisors and Real Estate Investment Management Firms. The terminology can be confusing. Some firms manage … Read more
A Practical Introduction to Japan’s Listed Real Estate Investment Trust Market Introduction Japan has one of the largest listed real estate investment trust markets in Asia. These investment vehicles are generally known as: J-REITs — Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts J-REITs own portfolios of income-producing real estate and allow investors to gain exposure to Japanese … Read more
A Practical Directory of Japan’s Leading Comprehensive Real Estate Developers Introduction Japan’s real estate industry includes some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated property developers. These companies do much more than construct buildings. A major Japanese real estate developer may be involved in: Some developers hold properties for decades. Others develop properties for sale. … Read more
Selected Companies Transforming Japan’s Real Estate Industry Through Data, AI and Digital Platforms Introduction Japan has one of the world’s largest real estate markets. Yet many parts of the industry have historically relied on: This has created significant opportunities for PropTech companies. PropTech — short for property technology — refers broadly to the use of … Read more