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Buying a Home in Japan: Your Questions Answered – Live Q&A
📅 Date: June 11 (TUE)
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM JST
📍 Live on LinkedIn
Thinking of buying a home in Japan but not sure where to start?
Join us for a 60-minute live Q&A session where we’ll walk you through the essentials of buying property in Japan – especially for foreign residents. From getting a mortgage to understanding the step-by-step process, we’ll cover what you need to know and answer your questions live.
What we’ll talk about:
• How to buy a home in Japan (process and timeline)
• Loan options available for residents
• What documents you’ll need
• Tips to avoid common mistakes
• Live audience Q&A
🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn (#) to get notified when we go live.
Have a question in advance? Send it in and we will answer it during the session.
Live Starts In:
We help you find the right home in Japan with the right financing model. Zero cash out of your own pocket.
Helping international buyers find homes in Japan with confidence.
We know the ins and outs of buying property in Japan as a foreigner — and we simplify every step for you.
We help resident foreigners get approved for Japanese home loans—often with no money down and interest rates below 1%. Clear advice, fast answers, and full support every step of the way.
With deep local insight, we help you find the right neighborhood, not just a house.
Real testimonials from buyers just like you.
Foreign and International clients trust us to deliver a smooth and reliable property-buying experience in Japan.
My wife and I wanted to search for a residential home in Tokyo, and we connected with Emil Gorgees through his website realestate.jp. In hindsight, we couldn’t have done it without Emil’s help. Not only did he responsively coordinate the constant back-and-forth process of booking property viewings, but he made the formidable Japanese mortgage process totally accessible to us, and worked with us to secure funding for the home we wanted (along with a sizeable chunk of low-interest home renovation funds bundled into the mortgage).
It’s also worth noting that Emil negotiated with the seller admirably on our behalf; he ultimately convinced the seller to come down in price by 10m JPY, undercutting his own commission to get us the lowest possible price.
We moved into our new home in April of 2025, and couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
Working with Emil Gorgees from RealEstate.jp was an outstanding experience from start to finish. As a foreigner married to a Japanese and buying property in Tokyo, we had plenty of questions and concerns, but Emil was endlessly patient, gave us clear, honest advice, and helped us make informed decisions that matched both our short- and long-term goals. He guided us through everything — from choosing the right area to navigating mortgage options — and stayed in touch even after the purchase to make sure everything went smoothly. His professionalism, clear communication, and genuine care made the entire process far less stressful — we’d recommend him without hesitation.
Working with Emil Gorgees from RealEstate.jp to buy our home in Tokyo was a fantastic experience! His clear advice and excellent communication made the process smooth and far less stressful, especially as foreigners navigating the market. Emil helped us secure the perfect home and guided us seamlessly through the mortgage process. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy in Tokyo!
We tried a number of Japanese real estate agents before coming to Emil and none of them quite ‘got’ what we wanted as foreigners. After a short meeting with Emil, we soon had multiple viewings of houses we were immediately interested in. We went very quickly from the mindset of ‘we are going to have to compromise’ to ‘how do we choose?!’. Emil understood us from the outset and made the entire process easy, enjoyable and quick. We found our dream house and under budget, within a couple of weeks! On top of all that, he found us the best mortgage deal and handled all the paperwork from start to finish. He was even on hand to help us when we locked ourselves out in the first couple of weeks of living in our new house! We can’t recommend Emil more highly and still do to this day to anyone who will listen!
A Foreigner’s Guide to Buying and Financing Property in Tokyo.
For companies with foreign staff based in Japan, helping employees understand how to buy a home can be a powerful way to support long-term retention, financial wellness, and quality of life.
This seminar is designed specifically for foreign residents of Japan and delivered in plain, accessible English. We cover what you need to know about purchasing and financing property in Tokyo — from mortgage options to budgeting, legal steps, and closing costs.
Led by Emil Gorgees, a certified Japanese home loan advisor and founder of RealEstate.jp, the workshop is grounded in over a decade of experience helping foreign professionals secure homes in Japan, often with zero money down and sub-1% interest rates.
Seminars can be delivered in-person or online, and are fully customizable to your team’s needs.
Answers to help you buy with confidence.
Yes. Foreigners can buy property in Japan with no restrictions, even without permanent residency.
Yes. Expect around 6–8% of the property price in additional costs, including agent fees, taxes, and registration.
This site is focused on helping you buy a home in Japan — whether you’re a resident or overseas.
Absolutely. Many of our clients buy remotely. We offer virtual tours, video calls, and full support from start to finish — including a funds transfer holding account service, power of attorney so you don’t need to come to Japan, e-signatures for digital contracts, utility setup, and more.
Of course. Book a free consultation to go over your needs, budget, and process before diving in.
No. It’s possible to buy in cash from overseas. But if you need a loan, you’ll need to be a resident of Japan. A Japanese bank account will be opened during the loan process as part of the application.