Tokyo homes for overseas buyers

Your home in Tokyo, rented out while you’re away.

Jin, our founder and a licensed broker with native English, handles your purchase and then looks after the home for you.

5.0from 6 owner reviews
years of experience
12+
transactions
200+
clients served
100+
real estate broker in Japan
Licensed
Living room of Light-Filled Maisonette with Rooftop Terraces in Meguro

What owners say about working with Jin

Was able to get special early viewings which led to an apartment purchase! Also very helpful to have someone that's native in both Japanese and English to explain documents and procedures.
H.S. Purchase
He supported me every step of the way from property selection and explaining market nuances and even advising me on mortgage loans with banks.
J.E. Purchase, Management
They have been taking great care of our home in Tokyo for a few years. They are very responsive, experienced, and perfectly bilingual.
O.K. Management
What I value most is that they consistently present complete solutions: a property with solid income potential, financing that makes sense, and competent ongoing management.
M.D. Purchase, Setup, Management
Selling properties can be stressful, but Jin made the process smooth and hassle-free.
N.I. Sales
I really liked the customized approach of Jin's Homes as well as their high speed of operating.
L.R. Purchase, Management
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Stay when you’re in Tokyo. Rent it out when you’re away.

Private deck terrace with outdoor seating at a home Jin's Homes manages

When you're in Tokyo

  • Tell us which months you want and we hold them, as long as nobody has booked them yet.
  • Ask for leases of six months or less and the home is free for your next visit.

While you're away

  • We rent the home furnished, to guests who stay a month or longer, or nightly where the home holds a licence.
  • Rent is collected and your bills are paid for you, even without a Japanese bank account.
  • You get statements that show what came in and what went out.

One person from the first call to the keys, and after

Buying, done remotely

Jin takes you through the contract and the financing, and sets up a Japanese company if you need one. You can complete the whole purchase from abroad. Expect costs of about 5% of the price on top, plus financing fees if you borrow.

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Finding the home

Homes chosen around your budget and the way you plan to use them.

Setting it up

We furnish the home from selection to installation and arrange any licence it needs, so it is ready to rent.

Looking after it

Your local contact for utilities, internet, leasing and repairs, with an introduction to a tax accountant when you need one.

Living and dining room of a furnished Setagaya penthouse Jin's Homes manages

The broker you deal with is the founder

Yoshihiro Jinzaki founded Jin's Homes in October 2023 to help buyers from abroad own a home in Tokyo they can live in and rent out.

With an international background and native-level English, Jin works with you directly. He also deals with the building's management association and the local authorities on your behalf, so you can run the home from overseas.

Many clients stay with the firm after their first purchase and go on to buy more homes with Jin.

Our office is on the 18th floor of Yebisu Garden Place Tower in Ebisu.

More about Jin's Homes
Real estate licence
Kanagawa Prefecture Governor License (1) No. 32270 (Transferring to Tokyo)
Short-term rental management
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism License (01) No. F03160

Try living in Tokyo first

The homes we manage rent furnished from one month. You can sign the lease online, with no Japanese and no residency needed.

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Furnished living room in a Meguro rental managed by Jin's Homes

Questions buyers ask first

All questions and answers
Can foreigners buy property in Japan?

Yes.

Do I need to be in Japan to buy?

No. You can complete the whole purchase remotely.

What does buying cost on top of the price?

About 5% of the purchase price, plus financing fees if you borrow.

Can I get a mortgage as a foreigner?

It depends on your circumstances. Tell Jin about yours and he will go through your options.

Can I keep some months of the year for myself?

Yes, as long as nobody has booked those dates yet. Leases can also be limited to six months or less.

Can you look after my bills and taxes?

Yes. We pay utilities and property taxes for you, and introduce our tax accountant for your returns.

Can you manage a home I bought elsewhere?

Yes, if it fits our criteria.

Contact

Tell Jin what you’re looking for

Share a few details and Jin will come back to you in English.


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