Buy & Sell
FAQ
Q. Should I consult multiple real estate agencies when looking for a home?
In Japan, most property information is registered in a shared system called “REINS,” which real estate agencies use to access the same listings.
Because of this, consulting multiple agencies may result in receiving information about the same properties.
In many cases, having too many contact points is unnecessary.
Q. Which is better: an apartment or a detached house?
The best choice depends on your life plan and what you value most, so it is difficult to say one is always better than the other.
The key point is which option best fits your lifestyle and long-term plans.
Q. What costs are required when buying or selling a property?
Typical costs for selling include brokerage fees, mortgage cancellation fees, and stamp duty on contracts.
If there is a capital gain from the sale, income tax may also apply.
Typical costs for purchasing include brokerage fees, home loan fees (if using a mortgage),
registration fees, fire insurance, stamp duty, real estate acquisition tax, and consumption tax
(note: consumption tax does not apply when purchasing a resale property from an individual seller).
In general, additional costs and taxes are estimated at about 3–7% of the property price for new properties,
and about 6–10% for resale properties.
*Actual costs vary depending on the property and are provided as a guideline only.*
Q. What is an Important Matters Explanation?
Before a contract is finalized, a licensed real estate transaction agent is legally required to explain
important matters regarding the property and transaction conditions to both the seller and the buyer.
At our company, a qualified agent will carefully explain the contents of the Important Matters Explanation document.