AkiyaMart Direct Buyers Club: Justin's Journey to Owning in Nara

Buying a Home in Japan: A Success Story with Justin Wong

House bought: https://www.akiya-mart.com/listing/27492270?currency=usd&is-metric=false

In this episode of the 'Buying a House in Japan Podcast,' host Take interviews Justin, an early Akiyamart direct customer. Justin shares his experience of purchasing a house in Nara for $30K, highlighting the challenges and surprises of navigating the Japanese property market as a foreigner. They discuss Justin's motivations, the process, and tips for others considering a similar investment. Despite some hurdles, such as a high earthquake-proofing estimate, Justin's story is an inspiring example of finding an affordable home in Japan.

00:00 Exploring a Haunted House

00:20 Introduction to the Podcast

00:35 Meet Justin Wong

00:49 Justin's Journey to Japan

01:20 The Japanese Housing Market

01:44 Finding AkiyaMart

05:21 Justin's House in Nara

09:55 The Buying Process

13:27 Home Inspection Insights

15:41 Finalizing the Purchase

18:38 First Impressions of the New Home

19:02 Flying from Tokyo to Osaka: A Cost Comparison

19:41 First Impressions of the New House

20:08 Challenges of Moving In

20:55 Exploring the Neighborhood

21:53 Adjusting to the New Home

26:45 Money Transfer Process for Buying Property in Japan

28:24 Future Plans for the House

28:31 Earthquake Proofing Dilemma

33:08 Advice for Prospective Akiya Buyers

37:24 Taking the Leap: Buying a House Unseen

38:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts