JandK

Thank you - is it the Blake Dawson document? http://www.blakedawson.com/Templates/Publications/x_publication_content_page.aspx?id=55923 This idea of having a place in Japan is becomming a lot more involved... Good to have this info. Cheers

Thank you - this is one of my biggest concerns really! Any change in the other direction has the potential to send the costs way out...

I wish!

This thread has been a much greater success than I expected. Thank you all! Great reading and knowledge. Very much appreciated. Now its time to research...

Hi All, I am looking for some 'words of wisdom' from those of you with experience in this area. I would like to buy land and build a place, or buy an existing place in Furano, but know nothing about the hidden traps involved. It is obviously ok for foreigners to purchase property in Japan, but what are the legal requirements? Is financing available for foreigners? Do i have to put up the full amount? How about TAX? If I rent out the place while not using it myself, there must be extra considerations? (like insurance etc...) Thank you for your help. Cheers - JandK