JPS Japan property sourcing

Japan property sourcing for international buyers

Tell us what you want to buy in Japan. We’ll help you find it.

Homes, investment properties, land, commercial buildings and hospitality assets. Tell us your goals, budget and preferred location. We’ll help you search for suitable opportunities in Japan.

Start a property search How buying in Japan works

You don’t need to choose a property first.

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01 A search can begin with a place, a purpose or a possibility.

01 / buyer purpose

What are you looking to do?

Select a purpose to carry it into your property brief.

02 / search scope

What we can help you find

Our search is based on your requirements, not only on properties displayed on this website.

03 / the search desk

We are not limited to properties listed here.

Tell us what you are looking for. We search for suitable opportunities based on your location, budget, purpose and timing.

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04 / process

How it works

  1. 01Tell us what you need

    Share your purpose, location, budget and timing.

  2. 02We search

    We look across suitable opportunities, not one public list.

  3. 03Review the details

    Compare the information that matters before you proceed.

  4. 04Move toward purchase

    Decide the next step with the right local advice.

05 / buying from overseas

Buying property in Japan from overseas

The right questions change with the property, the location and your circumstances. Start with the topics below.

01OwnershipWhat to confirm about ownership and title. 02Purchase processHow a purchase can move from interest to contract. 03Costs & taxesWhich costs and taxes need to be checked locally. 04Financing & paymentsWhat to ask about funding, payment and timing.

06 / places to start

Locations

Choose a starting location, or tell us if you are open to options.

07 / starting range

Not sure what your budget can buy?

A broad range is enough for a first conversation. Select one to add it to your brief.

08 / due diligence

Before you decide, understand what you are buying

The details below can change the value, use and risk of a property. They deserve a clear place in the conversation.

  • 01Ownership & title
  • 02Building and land information
  • 03Planning and zoning
  • 04Tenancy / income information
  • 05Running costs
  • 06Location and hazard information

09 / buying guides

Buying Guides / Market Insights

Buying guide

Can foreigners buy property in Japan?

Start with the ownership questions to ask before comparing properties.

Read the guide
Buying guide

How much does it cost to buy property in Japan?

Use a simple cost checklist before you set a working budget.

Read the guide
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Buying guide

How to buy Japanese property while living overseas

A practical starting point for shaping a brief from another country.

Read the guide

10 / property brief

Tell us what you’re looking for

You don’t need a specific property in mind. Start with what you know.

Start withPurpose
Property type
Preferred area
Budget
0102
What is the search for?
Property type

11 / next step

Start with what you know.

You can add the details later. The first useful step is a clear brief.

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