floor space
China and Japan have different house area algorithms. The domestic house area is the building area, that is, the usable area (the actual usable area inside the house)+the shared usable area, and elevators and balconies are counted in the usable area. The area of Japanese real estate refers to the usable area, excluding balconies and elevators. The usable area of Japan is equivalent to 70%~80% of the domestic building area.
For example, the real estate marked as 1 10 square meters in China has an actual use area of only about 70 to 80 square meters; The Japanese real estate marked as 70 square meters has a usable area of 70 square meters. In addition, investing in Japanese real estate is more inclined to buy single apartments in Japan, because it is easier to rent, the rate of return is more stable, and big houses are not easy to rent and sell.
Room age problem
China people have a new house complex, and they like to buy new houses whether they live or invest. But if you buy a house and invest in Tokyo, Japan, this is obviously not very wise. First of all, renting a new house in Tokyo may not necessarily get more rent than the old one; Secondly, there are many old houses in Tokyo twenty or thirty years ago, but the quality of these houses is very good. As long as it is bought for decoration, it is not much different from a new house. Finally, the price of the new house is much higher than that of the old one. By contrast, do you still love your new house?
Housing positioning problem
When buying a house in China, most people like to sit facing south, so they will pay special attention to the orientation of the house, which will not only affect the purchase amount, but also indirectly affect the future increase in house prices; In Japan, orientation is not important. Japanese buyers are more concerned about whether the location of the room can see beautiful scenery. For example, high-grade apartment buildings facing famous attractions such as Mount Fuji or Tokyo Tower will be more expensive than other apartment buildings.
Moreover, according to experts, the so-called good-looking house is nothing more than good ventilation and lighting (sunshine time). Good ventilation will improve the indoor air quality, and sufficient sunshine is beneficial to indoor hygiene.
Like China, it is generally acknowledged that facing south is a good direction, but it is not necessarily due south. There are some differences in the best orientation of houses in different cities in Japan. For example, Tokyo, the best orientation is 7 north latitude east, and some cities are even north latitude10 east. At the same time, in the northern cities of Japan, there are many westerly winds and northerly winds, mainly considering the lighting situation; Compared with the sunny south of Japan, the main consideration is ventilation. However, no matter what positioning, it must meet certain standards. The Japanese state has clear norms for residential design, and it is necessary to ensure that every household has sufficient sunshine. The specific standard is: the full window sunshine from winter to sun is not less than 1 hour.
Houses in remote areas are cheap.
Many China investors who are unfamiliar with Japan will choose to invest in remote areas to buy real estate, because the housing prices in some suburbs of Japan are particularly cheap. In fact, the investment risk is greater, it is not easy to rent or resell without management, and the potential for future appreciation is limited. You know, transportation and geographical location are the key factors to determine the return on investment, and a good location is the most important factor for the appreciation of the house. Of all the real estate investments in Tokyo, more people come for its rich rental return rate. Because the Japanese are relatively stable and like to sign long-term rental contracts, the rental return rate of Tokyo real estate is about 5%-8%, so it is very popular with domestic buyers.
Small apartment has a future.
If you want to rent a house to earn rent, you'd better buy a small house in Tokyo. People who are familiar with Tokyo may know that most of the houses in Tokyo are small-sized apartments, usually 10 square meters or 20 square meters, and there are relatively few houses around 100 square meters in China. This is because the rent of Japanese houses is relatively expensive, and small-sized houses have become the first choice for young people. At present, the rental rate of small-sized houses in Tokyo, Japan has reached more than 90%. Therefore, even if you buy a large apartment, it may not be easy to rent. It is better to buy a small apartment to ensure a stable monthly rental income.
Unreliable housing channels
When buying real estate in China, it is common to inquire about the real estate information of the house through the well-known real estate information platform in China, and then contact the intermediary or participate in some real estate exhibitions. Compared with investing in Japanese real estate for the first time, overseas investors who don't know much about the Japanese real estate market can contact professional overseas real estate agents.