Newsletter
February 2006
Welcome to ffeilden
Property in Kobe, Japan
Welcome to this months newsletter for English speakers looking to buy or rent property in Kobe, Ashiya and Nishinomiya in Japan. See our website: www.ffeilden.com
It is probably a bit late to tell you this, but the Winter 06 issue of Japan Inc magazine, features “Buying a home in Japan” as the cover story. Not only does it explain the step by step process of buying a house, it explains home loans in Japan, and has a few case studies of foreigners who have bought land, engaged architects and built their own houses. The article is very Tokyo-centric but is still very interesting reading for anyone thinking of buying in Japan.
In March the government will publish its list of kojikakaku, or public land values, and we are waiting to see to what extent the ripple effect of recent Tokyo land value rises will effect Kobe.
In our January newsletter we wrote that we had several no-key money apartments in the Rokko to Sannomiya area. Most of those properties have gone, but we have some more in the same area. See our website.
Buy to let Properties in Sannomiya and Motomachi area
We find there is often a demand for rental properties in the central business area of Kobe, which makes it a good place to be an owner. Below are a selection of downtown buy-to-let properties in Sannomiya and Motomachi.
4,500,000 yen 25.73 m2 North of Motomachi, quiet and convenient residential environment.
8,000,000 yen 38.25 m2 Hanakuma, located on the Motomachi shopping arcade, 1LDK separate toilet and bathroom.
8,800,000 yen 35.56 m2 Nishimotomachi, 2DKtop floor, south east facing, less than 5 minutes walk to JR Kobe.
63,000,000 yen 180.59 m2 Commercial space in Sun Plaza Shopping mall Sannomiya. Centrally located 3rd floor of the shopping center, opposite side from Seiden, Sannomiya.
The current tenant is an esthetic salon. 13.85% gross income.
Interesting rentals
A couple of interesting rentals properties in the area:
Rokko
175,000 yen per month, zero key money, 4LDK, 99 square meters, balcony 26.7 square meters, not furnished. This hillside terraced apartment with a big balcony & sunny rooms merges indoor and outdoor living. There is car parking space available.
Kitano- overlooking Kobe club garden
350,000 yen per month, one month key money, 3LDK with Japanese style room, 210 square meters. Located on the hillside of Motomachi. Beautifully and practically modernized historical building in a prime area of Kitano. Easy access to Kobe Club. A car parking space is available.
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For Sale or for Rent in Kobe
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