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Link Realty International
Real Estate Advisory for Overseas Clients

“Expert Advisory for Your Real Estate Transactions”

Introduction

As a real estate advisory firm serving overseas clients, Link Realty, Inc. provides comprehensive, client- focused support throughout the entire real estate transaction process.
Our experienced consultants deliver tailored solutions to the legal, administrative, and practical challenges frequently faced by overseas investors and foreign clients engaging in real estate transactions in Japan. By prioritizing our clients’ interests and objectives, we enable informed decision- making and ensure a secure and transparent transaction environment.
Link Realty, Inc. maintains a strategic partnership with Cynapse Co., Ltd., a professional interpreter and translator specializing in real estate transactions. When necessary, legal consultation and legal services are provided directly to clients by our affiliated attorney, Ms. Chika Fukuoka, Attorney-at-Law (Osaka Bar Association), under a separate engagement agreement. All legal services are rendered independently by the attorney on an individual contractual basis.

Real Estate Advisory & Transaction Support for Overseas Clients

“Curated real estate you can trust.
Sophisticated advisory services, ensuring your peace of mind in Japan.”

To ensure that overseas clients can proceed with real estate transactions in Japan with confidence, Link Realty provides seamless, end-to-end advisory support throughout the entire process.
Our integrated system covers real estate advisory, legal coordination, professional interpretation, contract translation into English, and assistance with visa-related matters, enabling clients to overcome language barriers and navigate complex procedures smoothly.
Our mission extends beyond facilitating real estate transactions. We aim to support a secure and comfortable life in Japan by delivering reliable, expert-led solutions to the legal, linguistic, and administrative challenges frequently faced by foreign clients.

【Services】

  • Property introduction (residential and investment)
  • English translation of contracts and explanation of important matters and negotiation support
  • Introduction of tax administrator
  • Property purchase procedures
  • Permanent residence and naturalization support, legal consultation and visa acquisition*
  • Registration and tax support Providing
For*, lawyer is in charge

How To Buy

The general process for purchasing real estate in Japan is as follows.

01

Make an inquiry and obtain property information

First request us for property information. If you find a property that interests you, please contact us to view the property or to raise any questions.
(For a property viewing, prior reservations are required, so please contact us in advance.)
Please note that we do not reimburse expenses (including airfare) incurred during the purchase process.
Please understand that while you are on your way to Osaka to view a property, an offer to purchase that property may have been made by another party.

02

View the property

Please come to our office at the agreed time. We will accompany you and show you around the property you requested to view.
We cannot show you around properties that are already under negotiation or under contract.

03

Submission of Letter of Intent (LOI)

If you decide to purchase a property after viewing, the next step is to submit a “Letter of Intent” (LOI).The LOI is a non-binding letter indicating interest in purchasing a property, as well as stating the anticipated property value, payment procedures, and other conditions.
LOIs can be submitted by hand delivery, airmail, email, or fax.
Please note that the seller reserves the right to reject the LOI or terminate negotiations if agreement cannot be reached on any of the proposed terms.
As soon as agreement is reached, contract preparations get underway.

04

Enter into a purchase contract

If both parties agree to the contract, we will prepare and send you all the contract documents (in Japanese only) so that you can confirm the terms and conditions in advance.
To finalize the contract, please come to our office and sign the purchase contract document.Our company or an appointed agent will explain the terms and conditions of the contract in Japanese.(This procedure is subject to the restrictions of the Real Estate Brokerage Act in Japan)
You are required to arrange a deposit and also pay the stamp tax and half of the broker’s commission at the time of entering into the purchase contract.
Administration Language
All documents related to the contract will be prepared in Japanese only, but an oral interpretation can be provided if required (for an additional fee).
If you need written clarification in your native language, hire a translator to translate the contract documents or a summary on your behalf.
We recommend hiring a translator/reviewer.We can introduce you to translation/interpretation companies.

05

Settlement and registration

At the time of settlement, payment of the remaining balance after deducting the deposit is required.
ayment must be made in a lump sum in cash at our office or by bank transfer in Japanese yen by the noon of the settlement date.
At this time, we also request payment of the brokerage fee balance, the registration fee, and the fixed property tax settlement.
To finalize the transaction, please come to our office for a closing meeting.
If you are unable to come in person, please consult with us in advance as you may need to prepare additional documents in advance.
We will start by confirming your payment and issuing a receipt, and then review all documents related to the transfer of ownership and handling of keys.
Immediately after the transaction is finalized, the transfer of ownership must be registered at the Legal Affairs Bureau.

06

Report to the Minister of Finance in accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act

The Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act states that non-residents are obliged to notify the relevant authorities when they acquire real estate in Japan.
Under this Act, foreign purchasers of real estate are treated as non-residents in principle and are subject to reporting obligations,
places of business in Japan” and “those who have been resident in Japan for more than six months.”
Reports on real estate acquisitions, as required of foreign residents, are made to the Minister of Finance via the Bank of Japan.
Also note that although it is acceptable to report after the fact, there is a deadline of 20 days from the date of acquisition of the real estate.

Post-purchase Procedures

  • Receipt of real estate title deed
  • Utilities (procedures for use of electricity, gas, water, etc.)
  • Set up a tax payment administrator
  • Tax return(for investments)

Service

Comprehensive Entrepreneurship and Real Estate Support for Overseas Clients

“Comprehensive Advisory Services for the World’s Elite Seeking to Settle and Build Businesses in Japan”

We provide integrated, end-to-end advisory services for foreign clients who wish to establish their lives or launch businesses in Japan. Through coordinated support across real estate, legal, and administrative fields, we enable our clients to relocate with confidence and develop their businesses smoothly in a secure and well-structured environment.

【Services】
    • Support for Overseas Clients Seeking to Live or Start a Business in Japan
    • Establishment of corporation and acquisition of status of residence*
    • Selection of housing and office propertie
    • Acquisition of investment properties (offices, accommodations, etc.)
    • Support for visa applications, company incorporation, and the acquisition of required permits and licenses.
For*, lawyer is in charge

Expert Cross-Border Real Estate Advisory for Overseas Clients

“Addressing Cross-Border Real Estate Matters with Expertise and Integrity”

We deliver comprehensive, expert-led real estate advisory services for foreign clients, addressing complex issues in Japan and enabling confident, well-informed transactions.

【Services】
  • Individual consultation
  • Drafting and reviewing real estate contracts*
  • Assistance with mediation and arbitration*
  • Assistance with title verification and registration procedures
  • Title relations, inheritance English-language support for title relations, inheritance, co-ownership, eviction, etc.
  • Online consultation and research for clients residing abroad
For*, lawyer is in charge

Real Estate Investment Consulting for Overseas Investors

“Discerning Investment in Japan — Informed by Culture, Secured by Law”

Japan’s real estate market, supported by its rich cultural heritage and stable economic foundation, continues to attract discerning investors from around the world.
We provide high-quality real estate consulting services for overseas investors, integrating legal certainty, cultural insight, and in-depth market expertise to support informed and strategic investment decisions. Our experienced team, working in close coordination with our affiliated English-speaking attorney, carefully guides clients through both the risks and opportunities of the Japanese real estate market. Through flexible online consultations and remote meetings, we deliver a secure and sophisticated investment experience.
We are fully committed to helping your investments mature into lasting value in Japan.

【Services】
  • Explanation of the characteristics of the Japanese real estate market, taxation system, and legal system*
  • Lecture by an attorney on risks and legal considerations*
  • Introduction of investment opportunities (provided by real estate companies)
  • Remote meetings available
For*, lawyer is in charge

International Inheritance and Asset Succession Consulting

“Preserving Wealth Across Generations and Borders.”

By addressing legal and succession matters from a global perspective, we are well equipped to handle even the most complex international inheritance cases.
Our experienced professionals provide strategic guidance on inheritance tax planning for overseas assets, succession issues involving international families, and the design of wills and trusts tailored to cross-border considerations.
We also offer comprehensive support through close collaboration with overseas law firms and the preparation of multilingual wills and related documentation. This integrated approach enables us to deliver reliable and sophisticated solutions for foreign clients and cross-border inheritance matters.

【Services】
  • Registration of inheritance of real estate and estate division agreement*
  • Organizing international inheritance (Japan x foreign countries)*
  • Real estate appraisal, brokerage of real estate sale and lease
  • Assisting those who have assets in Japan and abroad with inheritance measures,
    wills and trust design
  • International legal and English Support*
  • Collaboration with law firms in Japan and abroad on estate division agreements and wills*
  • Propose asset succession schemes for corporate owners and real estate owners utilizing incorporation and real estate recombination
  • Assistance with real estate acquisition and sales
  • Incorporation, trust and will preparation, asset portfolio optimization*
For*, lawyer is in charge

Consult

Consult Us About Real Estate

Beyond sales and purchases, we provide comprehensive consultation services covering a broad range of real estate matters.Initial consultations are offered at no charge. We welcome you to contact us at your convenience.

Apartments, houses, land, retail and commercial buildings, leasehold properties, renovations, property management,
and investment real estate.

Please feel free to contact us.

We have property managers and real estate consulting masters on our staff.

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