New Connection
foreign2026-02-103 min read

Complete Real Estate Guide for Foreign Buyers

Designed for foreign nationals wishing to purchase property in Japan. Covers required documents, legal procedures, mortgage options, and key cautions.

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Japan?

Yes — foreign nationals can purchase property in Japan regardless of nationality or visa status. Both land and buildings can be owned by foreigners.

Required Documents

  • Residence card (or passport)
  • Personal seal (hanko) or signature
  • Certificate of residence (juminhyo)
  • Income certificate (if applying for a loan)
  • Tax payment certificate
  • Purchase Process

    The property purchase process is essentially the same as for Japanese nationals. Important disclosure documents and purchase agreements are in Japanese, but New Connection provides multilingual explanations throughout.

    Mortgage Information

    Permanent residents can apply at almost all financial institutions. Available lenders may be more limited depending on your visa status and remaining period of stay.

    Key Cautions

  • Agricultural land and some specific areas may have purchase restrictions
  • Annual property and city planning taxes apply
  • Capital gains tax applies when selling the property
  • New Connection Support

    Our trilingual staff handles inquiries in Japanese, English, and Portuguese. We fully support foreign buyers from start to finish.

    Have questions about real estate?

    We offer support in Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Nepali. Feel free to reach out.

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