Property Search & Acquisition
Search beyond the public listings
The best properties in Japan rarely sit neatly on the big portals. They move through akiya banks, local broker networks, municipal channels, and direct owner relationships long before outsiders see them. We source across categories - kominka, machiya, coastal homes, land, farmhouses, renovation candidates, and yes, akiya when they are the right fit - then manage the acquisition from shortlist through due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
What's Included
What you get
Off-market sourcing
We tap local government akiya banks, regional real estate networks, and direct owner relationships to surface properties most buyers never see online.
Search brief & shortlist
We turn your budget, location priorities, intended use, and design taste into a focused property brief, then build a shortlist worth pursuing.
Due diligence
Structural assessments, land registry checks, zoning review, access verification, and full disclosure of any issues before you commit.
Grant & incentive identification
Many rural and renovation-focused purchases qualify for municipal subsidies or revitalization incentives. We identify the programs that are actually relevant.
Negotiation & closing
We coordinate agents, sellers, solicitors, and paperwork, and lead negotiation through to a clean closing.
Foreign buyer support
Visa considerations, tax implications, financing options, and the practical realities of buying as a non-resident or cross-border client.
The Process
How it works
Search brief
We define your budget, target regions, property type, condition tolerance, and how you actually plan to use the property.
Curated shortlist
We bring you a focused set of strong candidates with honest notes on upside, risk, and acquisition complexity.
Viewings & evaluation
We arrange in-person tours or remote walkthroughs, answer questions, and pressure-test the options before you move.
Offer to closing
Once you choose a property, we manage negotiation, diligence, documentation, and coordination through handover.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your goals and we'll outline next steps.