MM ASSET PARTNERS

Japanese Real Estate, Sourced and Delivered.

We acquire properties across Japan, renovate them to a consistent standard, and sell directly to international investors. No broker chain, no hidden layers between you and the title.

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For Overseas Investors

For investors considering Japanese real estate, we handle the Japan-side work end to end — from sourcing the property to managing it after the sale.

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Direct Seller Model

We aren't brokers. We own the property and sell it to you. Your contract sits with a single counterparty — no middle layers passing information back and forth.

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Sourcing and Due Diligence

Our acquisitions focus on Sapporo and Tokyo, in neighborhoods that international investors respond to. We weigh location, building age, and long-term value before adding anything to our inventory.

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Renovation to International Standards

The finish choices that overseas HNW buyers keep asking for — clean, updated fixtures, a cohesive modern interior — are what we aim for in every property we sell.

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Multilingual Documentation

Contracts and closing documents in English and Chinese. Interpretation during in-region negotiations when you want to be in the room.

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Post-Handover Management

Leasing, tenant handling, and routine inspections continue on our side after you take ownership. Holding Japanese property from abroad becomes something you can actually do.

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Why Japanese Real Estate

The reasons international investors keep coming back to Japan aren't cyclical — they're structural.

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Freehold Ownership

Unlike Singapore's 99-year leasehold or Hong Kong's government land leases, Japanese property is freehold. No expiring term. Ownership passes across generations.

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Reliable Title Registration

Japan's real estate registration system (登記) is managed by the Legal Affairs Bureau. Ownership disputes are rare; title is demonstrable and enforceable.

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Stable Tenancy Law

Under Japan's Land and Building Lease Act, the framework for rent and tenancy is clear. The risks of rental operation are readable.

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No Foreign Ownership Restrictions

Japan places no nationality or residency requirements on real estate ownership. Non-residents can hold full title, without additional approvals.

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Japan Property Purchase Support

Buying Japanese property from overseas runs into a stack of language, legal, and procedural hurdles. We handle them, so you don't have to.

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Contracts in English & Chinese

Purchase agreements, disclosure documents, and ancillary paperwork available in English and Chinese — legally equivalent to the Japanese originals.

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Title Registration

Working with our partner judicial scriveners (司法書士), we execute the transfer of ownership and deliver the registration certificate to you.

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Tax Coordination

We introduce international-capable tax accountants who cover acquisition tax, fixed asset tax, withholding, and rental income filings.

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AML / KYC Compliance

Identity verification, ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) confirmation, and source-of-funds checks per Japan's Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds. Screening against OFAC, EU, and UK sanctions lists.

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Payment Operations

Clear guidance on international wire transfers to our Japan-side account — bank details, SWIFT, intermediary bank information, the whole setup.

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Remote Transactions

For buyers who can't easily travel to Japan, contracting, settlement, and handover can all be handled remotely. Visiting is welcome — but not required.

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Process & Sample Pricing

From initial inquiry to handover typically takes two to three months.

STEP 01
1–2 weeks

Inquiry & Requirements

We discuss your budget, target yield, preferred location, and holding intent. Initial consultation is no-cost.

STEP 02
1 week

Property Proposals

We send two or three candidate properties with full information packs — specs, projected numbers, and renovation visuals — in English or Chinese.

STEP 03
1 week

Purchase Agreement & Deposit

Contract executed in English or Chinese (with Japanese counterpart). Earnest deposit, usually 10% of the property price.

STEP 04
1–2 weeks

Final Payment & Handover

Remaining balance wires in, judicial scrivener completes the registration, and ownership transfers to you.

STEP 05
Continuous

Ongoing Management (Optional)

If you'd like, we handle tenant sourcing, rental collection, and property inspections going forward. Rental income flows to the account you designate.

Sample Transactions

Figures below are illustrative. Actual taxes and fees vary by property and are subject to current rates and exchange. We also serve buyers purchasing as a vacation or second home, in which case no rental operation is involved. The projected yields below apply only if the property is held for investment purposes. Yield figures shown are estimates derived from comparable past transactions and current market conditions; actual returns may differ based on rent levels, occupancy, maintenance expenses, taxation, and other factors, and are not guaranteed.

Central Tokyo 1LDK (Renovated)

approx. 38m²
Property Price¥38,000,000
Acquisition Tax (est.)¥760,000
Registration Tax (est.)¥570,000
Judicial Scrivener Fee (est.)¥120,000
Total: ¥39,450,000
If held for investment: 4.2–4.8% gross yield
No broker commission — we are the seller.

Sapporo Chuo-ku 2LDK (Renovated)

approx. 55m²
Property Price¥22,000,000
Acquisition Tax (est.)¥440,000
Registration Tax (est.)¥330,000
Judicial Scrivener Fee (est.)¥100,000
Total: ¥22,870,000
If held for investment: 5.5–6.5% gross yield
No broker commission — we are the seller.

Fukuoka Chuo-ku 2LDK (Renovated)

approx. 52m²
Property Price¥28,000,000
Acquisition Tax (est.)¥560,000
Registration Tax (est.)¥420,000
Judicial Scrivener Fee (est.)¥110,000
Total: ¥29,090,000
If held for investment: 5.0–5.8% gross yield
No broker commission — we are the seller.
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Trust & Compliance

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One Counterparty, Clear Accountability

Your contract is directly with us. No chain of intermediaries, no handoff between vendors for information or responsibility.

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AML / KYC Compliance

We perform identity verification, UBO confirmation, and source-of-funds checks in line with Japan's Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.

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Sanctions Screening

We screen every counterparty against the sanctions lists maintained by OFAC (US), the EU, and HM Treasury (UK).

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Not a Financial Product

We are a real estate company. We do not pool capital, operate investment schemes, or offer financial products of any kind.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can non-residents buy property in Japan?

Yes. Japan places no restrictions on foreign ownership of real estate. There's no nationality or residency requirement, and you hold full freehold title.

Q. Is it leasehold or freehold?

Freehold. Ownership has no expiry, and the property can be sold or inherited without additional approvals.

Q. Can I get a mortgage in Japan?

Financing for non-residents is available from a limited set of lenders, on tighter terms than for residents. Cash purchase is common for cross-border buyers, but we'll share the current lending landscape during consultation.

Q. How do I pay?

International wire transfer to our Japan-based bank account. We provide full remittance details: bank name, SWIFT code, and intermediary bank information as needed.

Q. What about tax filings after purchase?

We connect you with Japanese tax accountants experienced in international clients. They handle fixed asset tax, rental income filings, and coordination with your home-country tax situation.

Q. Do I need to visit Japan?

No. Viewings, contracting, settlement, and handover can all be handled remotely. That said — you're welcome to come. Some buyers prefer to walk the property in person.

Get in Touch

Available in English, 日本語, and 中文.

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