House Buying Guide

A house is a great option for those looking to be in Japan for a long time as land can be a good store of value. Compared to an apartment, with a house you have full control over the property, but you also must bear all repair and maintenance costs.

The benefit to buying an already built house vs. a vacant block of land is that you can move straight into a house and avoid paying "double-rent" -...


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