Second homes in central Tokyo, for buyers abroad
Jin is a licensed broker who speaks native English and Japanese. He and his team find the home, take you through the purchase remotely, then furnish it and rent it out while you're away.
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.
He supported me every step of the way from property selection and explaining market nuances and even advising me on mortgage loans with banks.
They have been taking great care of our home in Tokyo for a few years. They are very responsive, experienced, and perfectly bilingual.
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.
Selling properties can be stressful, but Jin made the process smooth and hassle-free.
I really liked the customized approach of Jin's Homes as well as their high speed of operating.
Buy From Abroad, Done With You
Buying in Japan from another country means Japanese paperwork, banks you can't easily call, and nobody to look after the place once you fly home. Jin and his team take each of those on for you, with one bilingual point of contact the whole way.
Tell us your budget, the areas you like and the months you expect to be in Tokyo. We shortlist homes that fit and arrange early viewings when we can.Takes away: Sifting Japanese listings from abroad with no way to tell which ones work for living in and renting out.
Our team works in English and Japanese and goes through the contract and every document with you, step by step, so you know what you are signing.Takes away: Signing a Japanese contract you can't read.
We talk you through mortgage options with banks (what is possible depends on your circumstances) and set up a Japanese company if your purchase needs one.Takes away: Wondering whether a foreign buyer can borrow, and how the home should be held.
You can complete the whole purchase from abroad. Plan on about 5% of the price in purchase costs, plus financing fees if you borrow, and we go through each one with you.Takes away: Taking time off to be in Tokyo for the closing, and costs that show up late.
We choose the furniture, have it installed and arrange a licence where the home can hold one.Takes away: Furnishing and licensing an apartment from another country.
We rent the home furnished to guests who stay a month or longer, or nightly where it has a licence. Tell us the months you want and we hold them while they are still free, or keep leases to six months or less.Takes away: A home that sits empty all year, or a tenant living in it when you want to visit.
Rent is collected and the utilities, internet, repairs and property taxes are paid for you. You get statements showing what came in and what went out, and an introduction to a tax accountant for your returns.Takes away: Needing a Japanese bank account and someone local to keep the home running.
Buying on your own, this is a search agent, a translator, a mortgage contact, a furniture supplier, a licensing consultant and a property manager. With Jin's Homes, it is one bilingual team.
We work with a few buyers at a time, so each purchase gets the attention buying from abroad needs. Your first call is free, in English, and there is no obligation.
Homes for sale
Current listings from ¥100M to ¥250M in Minato, Meguro, Shibuya and Shinjuku, each picked as a home you can live in on your visits and rent out between them.
MinatoContemporary Urban Living with a Central Kitchen Island
MinatoElevated Living with Exclusive Fitness
MeguroDesigner-Renovated with Private Garden
MeguroA Top-Floor Apartment With Open Views
ShinjukuA Renovated Residence with a Private Garden & Terrace
ShibuyaHigh-quality Wood Interiors
MeguroPrivate Garden Residence in Nakameguro
ShibuyaSouthwest-Facing Residence with Modern Interiors
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.
See all our servicesWe shortlist homes around your budget and the way you plan to use them, and arrange early viewings when we can.
We furnish the home from selection to installation and arrange any licence it needs, so it is ready to rent.
We find guests, collect the rent and pay the utilities, internet, repairs and property taxes. When you need one, we introduce a tax accountant.
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 HomesThe homes we manage rent furnished from one month. You can sign the lease online, with no Japanese and no residency needed.
See furnished rentals
Yes.
No. You can complete the whole purchase remotely.
About 5% of the purchase price, plus financing fees if you borrow.
It depends on your circumstances. Tell Jin about yours and he will go through your options.
Yes, as long as nobody has booked those dates yet. Leases can also be limited to six months or less.
Yes. We pay utilities and property taxes for you, and introduce our tax accountant for your returns.
Yes, if it fits our criteria.
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Your budget, the areas you like and when you expect to be in Tokyo are plenty to start. Our team reads every enquiry and replies in English. The first call is free, with no obligation.