Buy an Apartment or House in Tokyo as a Foreigner

Buy an apartment or house in Tokyo or Chiba with a licensed bilingual brokerage. Understand costs, mortgages and the search process, then send a buyer brief.

Buying property in Tokyo or Chiba as a foreigner

Foreign buyers can generally own apartments, houses and land in Japan, but ownership does not provide residence status. Mortgage eligibility is a separate decision made by each lender using residence status, income, employment history, down payment and the property itself.

Apartments for sale in Tokyo

Apartment buyers should compare the ward, usable floor area, building age, management fee, repair reserve fund and the financial position of the building. A low asking price can be offset by future repair costs or weak management records.

Houses in Tokyo and Chiba

House searches require extra attention to land rights, road access, rebuilding restrictions, structure, inspections and long-term maintenance. Chiba and outer Tokyo can provide more space, while central locations generally trade space for transport convenience.

Budget beyond the property price

Plan separately for brokerage, registration, judicial scrivener, acquisition tax, insurance and possible loan costs. Use the Japan mortgage and buying-cost calculator before sending a brief.

Start a current buyer search

Send your budget, timing, area, property type and financing position through the buyer property finder. Affarah can review the brief and discuss suitable current options; no particular property or mortgage is promised.