
About this podcast
<p>We’re Joey & Take - two friends who dreamed of owning a cheap home in Japan. So we bought one...and then five more!</p><p>Dreaming of owning property in Japan? We cover everything you need to know and more. Highlights include:</p><ul><li>Pros and cons of purchasing in Japan</li><li>The complexities of Japan’s real estate market</li><li>Challenges for foreign buyers</li><li>Interviews with locals, expats, and experts</li><li>All the mistakes we’ve made (so you can avoid…
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Buying a House in Japan
About this podcast
<p>We’re Joey & Take - two friends who dreamed of owning a cheap home in Japan. So we bought one...and then five more!</p><p>Dreaming of owning property in Japan? We cover everything you need to know and more. Highlights include:</p><ul><li>Pros and cons of purchasing in Japan</li><li>The complexities of Japan’s real estate market</li><li>Challenges for foreign buyers</li><li>Interviews with locals, expats, and experts</li><li>All the mistakes we’ve made (so you can avoid…
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