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SKYLINES Co., Ltd.
Since 2009, we have established our real estate service department to local and international clients in the Kansai region. Our team has access to a wide range of resources in Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto to help our clients maximize the potential of their real estate investments.
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About our company
The real estate department of Skyline Co., Ltd. supports property sales and purchases, rental management, and real estate investment. Our company has been providing real estate agency services and employment agency services for 10 years. We also specialize in high-end real estate properties with high returns on investment to satisfy our clients all over the world.
- Quick response
- Total support
- Rental management
- High yield
- After-sales support
- Multiple language support (English / Chinese / Japanese)
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Common vocabularies used in Japanese real esate
Japanese Real Estate Keywords
The following are common features that are used to understand real estate in Japan.
Type of structure
W/RC/SRC/S/RS
In Japan, there are five main types of building structures, built according to the purpose of the property.
- W: wooden
- RC: reinforced concrete
- SRC: steel-reinforced concrete
- S: steel
- RS: mix of reinforced concrete and steel
Building Coverage Rate
30% to 80%
This is the largest portion of land allowed for building. For example, if 100 square meters of land has a 60% coverage rate, up to 60 m² of land can be used for building.
Floor-area to Land Ratio
50 %~1300%
Floor-area to land ratio is used to determine the maximum floor area. For example, if 100 m² of land has a 300% floor-area to land ratio, the maximum floor area will be 300 m². The ratios are determined by each local government.
Typical range
- 50 %~300% residential area
- 100 %~1300% commercial area
- 100 %~400% industrial area
Zoning
12 Types of Zoning
There are 12 types of zoning to restrict land usage including residential zone, commercial zone, industrial zone, and semi-industrial zone. These restrictions limit the usage of land. For example, it is not allowed to build residential buildings on industrial land.
The definition of gross rate of return
Annual Gross Revenue ÷ Listing Price
The gross rate of return is a percentage to identify the value of real estate. It will increase when the listing price goes down. Generally, the gross rate of return is between 5% and 8%.
Gross rate of return (%) = annual rental revenue / listing price of the property x 100
Osaka Municipal Subway: Midousuji Line
Kintesu Railways
From Namba Area
From Tennoji Station
From Osaka Station
From Kansai-International Airport
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SKYLINE Premium Estates
Shinso Li
- Address: 542-0073, Japan Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Nipponbashi 1-18-1 Nihonyichikaikan Room 301
- Tel: 06-6630-8777
- Email:info@skaline-jp.com
FAQS
What documents are required for purchasing real estate in Japan?
A proof of identity (passport), seal, purchase application form, and proof of residence are required.
How much are the real estate purchase fee and related costs?
The brokerage fee is 60,000 Yen plus 3% of the real estate sale price. The consumption tax is 8%.
Also, there are other costs such as Judicial Scrivener’s fee, property taxes, real estate transfer tax, registration fees and stamp fee.
For example, buying a 5,000,000 yen property requires about 540,000 to 550,000 yen in costs. For more information, please contact us.
How much is the deposit?
Depending on the purchase price of the property, generally, a deposit of between 5% to 10% of the property price is required when signing the contract.
The deposit is refundable if the agreements on the contract do not meet. However, in some cases, the deposit is not refundable if the buyer decides to cancel the contract even though the contract meets its requirements.
What is the process of a real estate purchase in Japan?
After determining which property you want to purchase,
(1) submit an application for the purchase
(2) sign the contract of purchase and sale
(3) apply for a mortgage if applicable, or wire payments from overseas.
(4) transfer title and pay taxes
Can I acquire the permanent residency status in Japan if I purchase real estate in Japan?
If certain conditions are met, a business manager Visa (from one year up to three years) can be obtained. Also, it is possible to apply for permanent residency or a permanent visa if the certain conditions are met. For more information, please contact our agents.
Is it necessary to buy insurance?
Purchasing insurance is an option. However, we highly recommend purchasing insurance for a condominium purchase or rental property.
Generally, fire and earthquake insurance requires a one-time payment of 5-year or 10-year term.