Ziv Nakajima-Magen

The fact that Japanese landlords, and in particular large corporations and institutional property owners, tend to have, overall, abundant savings, has contributed to generally stable pricing of real estate property assets. Things do differ in various sectors, however – and are also likely to change significantly, as we head into 2021 with any sign of recovery still far over the horizon...

As the current climate continues to breed concern among investors, there are a few questions that need answering when it comes to the impact of COVID-19 on Japan's property market...

The practical, hands-on stuff - locations & city guides, deal analysis break-downs, case studies, Q&A, common misconceptions.

For those enthusiasts among us who frequent Japan’s ski resorts on a regular basis, whether living in Japan or abroad, the cost of accommodation can be quite steep – particularly if attending with family in toe...so it may be more profitable to own your own private ski property, somewhere near or even a bit far from the slopes. This makes even more sense if you’ve got a larger family, or if you regularly travel with a group of like-minded friends – and, of no less importance is the option to… さらに表示

For those enthusiasts among us who frequent Japan’s ski resorts on a regular basis, whether living in Japan or abroad, the cost of accommodation can be quite steep – particularly if attending with family in toe...so it may be more profitable to own your own private ski property, somewhere near or even a bit far from the slopes. This makes even more sense if you’ve got a larger family, or if you regularly travel with a group of like-minded friends – and, of no less importance is the option to design, furnish and otherwise tweak your accommodation to your heart’s desire, so that you’ve got the ideal annual retreat... 部分表示

Ziv Nakajima-Magen is a Partner & Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific for Nippon Tradings International (NTI) which is a proxy and buyers’ agency, representing investors purchasing real-estate in Japan. WILLIAMS MEDIA spoke with Ziv this week to get an update on the Tokyo market and some insights into the future of the property sector...

It’s that time of year again – as 2018 kicks into gear, all major real-estate industry players have published their annual 2017 statistics, summaries and, perhaps most importantly, predictions for the coming year. As always, we will attempt to collate this vast amount of data into major takeaway points and actionable items for investors in Japan’s property arena, who are wondering where to place their bets this coming year.

From #JapanRealEstate #PropertyInvestment market fundamentals, through guides, tips, tricks and interviews with industry experts, this podcast is your one-stop-shop for audio content related to the world's second biggest property investment market

Introduction, market overview, step-by-step guides, tips & tricks to profiting from your first foray into Asia-Pacific biggest property investment market

Many Singaporeans are familiar with Singapore REITs, but not many people are aware of Japan REIT (also called J-REIT). Japan is the second biggest property investment market in the world, they have their own set of REITs for nearly two decades...SG Money Matters is happy to introduce Ziv Nakajima-Magen, an insider of Japan’s property market, to share with you his insights about the J-REIT arena.

Osaka is Japan’s third largest city, with a stable population of approximately 2.7 million residents, and a major global commerce centre, with its’ own diverse economy, stock exchange (now united with Tokyo’s), and one of the country’s largest commercial ports.151 units in total, built in 1974, but extensively maintained and renovated throughout the years - with the latest exterior renovation performed eight years prior to purchase, and the roof re-water proofed only three years ago.

While other countries normally speak some English and always have a host of service providers
eager to work with overseas investors, one must conduct careful due diligence on any potential business partner. In Japan the opposite holds true – almost no one speaks English and it is extremely hard to find anyone who will agree to work with “scary foreigners”.

Japan’s social and business mentality is a global rarity. There aren’t many other places, anywhere in the world, which offer anything close to Japan’s “by the book”, honest and hassle-free interaction, in all aspects. And this doesn’t apply just to dealing with the professionals involved in the purchase, sale or management of property either – but also to third parties such as insurance companies, banks, building management firms, renovation/repair companies and – perhaps most importantly – the… さらに表示

Japan’s social and business mentality is a global rarity. There aren’t many other places, anywhere in the world, which offer anything close to Japan’s “by the book”, honest and hassle-free interaction, in all aspects. And this doesn’t apply just to dealing with the professionals involved in the purchase, sale or management of property either – but also to third parties such as insurance companies, banks, building management firms, renovation/repair companies and – perhaps most importantly – the tenants. 部分表示

Re-igniting inflation in Japan, despite the government’s and central bank’s best efforts, remains an elusive target. Several quarters of economic growth and a buoyant stock market in recent years, have now been replaced with stale and stalling deflationary trends, all too familiar from the past two decades – and although prime minister Abe’s fiscal and structural reform policies plough on ahead, adjusting and re-adjusting targets as time passes, it would seem that it may just take a bit more… さらに表示

Re-igniting inflation in Japan, despite the government’s and central bank’s best efforts, remains an elusive target. Several quarters of economic growth and a buoyant stock market in recent years, have now been replaced with stale and stalling deflationary trends, all too familiar from the past two decades – and although prime minister Abe’s fiscal and structural reform policies plough on ahead, adjusting and re-adjusting targets as time passes, it would seem that it may just take a bit more than repetitive and aggressive QE splurges and zero-cum-negative interest rates to give it the kick-start it so desperately requires... 部分表示

In this article, we will review and analyze a sample deal facilitated on behalf of one of our clients, in Sapporo city – one of Japan’s bigger cities, and the gateway to Hokkaido’s internationally acclaimed sky and winter holiday resorts, in the country’s cold north.
Deal 1 – Sapporo City - 1 Bedroom + Living/Dining/Kitchen Area – 2.7 mil JPY (app. 31,500 SGD)...

Read more at http://www.iproperty.com.sg/news/10753/Sapporo-City,-the-Gateway-to-Hokkaido#8xB4T3V5B63HVG8X.99

Considering the fact that Japan is Asia-Pacific’s biggest real-estate property investment market, and second only to the USA globally, now would seem to be an opportune time to plant a financial foothold in the land of the rising sun. What, then, are the advantages and disadvantages, from a foreign investor’s point of view, of playing in this vast real-estate arena?

Japan is home to the world’s fastest ageing population, as well as holder of the world’s largest domestic debt to GDP ratio. Our Asia-Pacific manager, Mr Ziv Nakajima-Magen, tackles these issues and explains why the country remains an immensely popular investment destination in this information-packed Q&A session...

There is a seismic change in investors’ attitude towards Japan as ‘Abenomics’ takes hold and this is reflected in the rising foreign appetite for Japanese real estate. A gaijin insider, Ziv Nakajima-Magen, explains the dynamics behind this...

Roland Thompson is an Australian-born senior investment banker, who has been living and working in Japan for the last three decades. Until recently director of North Asia for Credit Suisse, one of the world's biggest and most profitable banking groups - Roland now focuses on his new-found passion - impact investing - which he views as the one of the current century's most significant and influential paradigm shifts, as far as global and cross-border investment is concerned.

"Real Estate Japan is proud to present Ziv Magen, APAC Manager of Nippon Tradings International and his take on residential real estate investing outside of Tokyo.
We cover in depth what is happening in the rest of Japan as well as regional differences when approaching local real estate agents, average prices for various case studies and anything else you want to know about ex-Tokyo residential real estate investing..."

A thorough and humorous first-person account of the research, investigation, excitement & panic that come with a property investor's first ever international real-estate investment property purchase.

In this issue, we interview Ziv Magen, an Australian who specializes in Japan real estate investing. Being an ex-IT geek turned property geek, Ziv touts the benefits of the constant, steady and
reliable 10-15% pre-tax per annum that Japan real estate investing provides.

While in Japan the realtor’s office will often “supply” their own in-house or third-party scrivener, who is often heavily discounted as part of the “purchase package” by said party, these older, more traditional scriveners have often never dealt with foreigners in their lives. And, they rarely speak a word of English, particularly in the more attractive areas of the country, where the English-speaking investor has yet to venture. In these cases, differences in legal terms, documents required… さらに表示

While in Japan the realtor’s office will often “supply” their own in-house or third-party scrivener, who is often heavily discounted as part of the “purchase package” by said party, these older, more traditional scriveners have often never dealt with foreigners in their lives. And, they rarely speak a word of English, particularly in the more attractive areas of the country, where the English-speaking investor has yet to venture. In these cases, differences in legal terms, documents required and often simple fear of the foreign, can postpone and delay settlement and, as a result, the commencement of yield... 部分表示

Affordability means versatility. Japan, as opposed to Australia, New-Zealand, and DEFINITELY as opposed to Singapore, which is one of the world’s most expensive and luxurious property markets, seemed to offer tenanted or easily tenanted properties for as low as $20,000 apiece. Compared with the minimum $150,000 (at a serious stretch) that any of the other countries had on offer, I was looking at 7-8 units, as opposed to a single property anywhere else…

The Crown Property Bureau” (CPB) is the main fund supporting Thailand’s king – at 85, the world’s longest reigning monarch – and his family. For decades, the fund fought to maintain it’s image of altruism and benevolence, with its annual reports emphasizing helping society over making profits – this in spite of the fact that...

…Stay fully aware of the fact that, perhaps as opposed to your experience and tendencies, you can no longer micro-manage or be physically involved, “hands-on”, in any of the work. You will now have to rely on professionals to act as your hands, legs, ears and eyes on the ground. So if you like to flip houses, short-sale, have a nose for the best potential in properties on the market, as well as the know-how required to manifest that potential, renovate, tenant (or not) and sell or keep, at a… さらに表示

…Stay fully aware of the fact that, perhaps as opposed to your experience and tendencies, you can no longer micro-manage or be physically involved, “hands-on”, in any of the work. You will now have to rely on professionals to act as your hands, legs, ears and eyes on the ground. So if you like to flip houses, short-sale, have a nose for the best potential in properties on the market, as well as the know-how required to manifest that potential, renovate, tenant (or not) and sell or keep, at a tidy profit – by all means, keep on doing it – only you’ll now need to find the right people to do it for you… 部分表示

The old “China/Hong-Kong love/hate dependency/independency” relationship issue is ringing louder and truer than ever this week, as the state of both countries’ property markets provides observers and analysts with a fascinating opportunity to study the complex relationship between the two. Both China and Hong-Kong governments have introduced strict and severely limiting cooling measures, in several...

Building the right team is absolutely essential. This skill becomes even more crucial when investing remotely. It increases exponentially in significance the further afield you intend
to stray...

As demonstrated in previous economic cycles, the Bank of Japan offers no apologies as far as its monetary policy goes, and does anything and everything it deems necessary to maintain the Yen’s position as one of the world’s most stable currencies – disregarding criticisms of its often brutish measures. “Surprise”, unannounced and undisclosed sales of...

China‘s property billionaires are far from happy this year, as government measures intended to curb speculation in China’s huge and virginal private ownership property market have been put into place. 8 of the country’s richest property moguls, all of whom are on Forbes’ “top Asian 100″ rich list, have lost a combined 3.87 billion USD...

Singapore’s residential & industrial real estate sectors are on fire, despite government attempts to keep prices under control. July saw 1,946 new homes sales, a rise of 42 percent month-on-month. That puts the total sales figure for the first eight months of 2012 at 15,300 new properties, close to the full-year total of 2011...

...How does one capitalize on global profitability trends, the ups and downs of world economy and real-estate market cycles, or the capricious policies of local governments and industry leaders, without falling victim to same? The answer is found in two complementing characteristic aspects and sets of skills…