I really enjoyed watching your videos and you seemed to have had the same idea as me at the same time for similar reasons. You even seem to be interested in the same properties as me. My family think I’m mad but I am planning on to returning to Japan in March and hopefully staying and buying a house. Although my Japanese isn’t great I am very fortunate to still have friends in Japan, some that I made when I lived there in the mid 80’s. I find making friends and keeping them is more difficult in Australia than it is in Japan so I believe I’ll do fine living there on my own and after watching your videos I feel more confident in that, so thank you. I’m going to keep following you and maybe I’ll see you in Japan soon.
Thanks so much! I really encourage you to do it. Maybe watch Chani’s videos on TH-cam for inspiration. She managed it. So could you. . We are going to be in Okinawa at least until June and then Hokkaido. Let me know if you get to either place. Hope you find your place and I wish you the best of luck.
@ Yes I’ve been following Chani. I’ll be interested to see what you make of Okinawa, I’ve never been there but it looks amazing. I spent two weeks wandering around Hokkaido in heavy snow last year. I loved it and I’m not even into snow sports. Real estate in Otaru is definitely worth looking into. That region has so much to offer. I have a friend who surfs and dives near there in the Summer.
Okinawa is different. I love it here and will do a future video on it. I’ve only been to Sapporo in Hokkaido but it was a pleasant city. I’d like to try the surfing as well and hiking. But there are bears…😁
@ Yes, I think there are more things that can kill you in Japan than Australia. If you go hiking just make lots of noise, I sing and talk loudly to myself. In the winter the bears are asleep but the massive snowfall has other more effective ways of killing you… still I love it.
Japanese are quite hard on foreigners, and when I lived there for 3 years I was lucky to be married to a Japanese but still a lot of hassles due to my being from Australia.
I haven't found that so far Andrew. Distant at times and shy but generally I've found them pretty good, especially now in Okinawa. They seem to be much friendlier here.
Following your journey keenly Sean....your last sentence really motivated me ( not fearing death but fearing of NOT living!) very curious where you will end up buying...can we be neigbours?😛 (i am leaning though towards Osaka and surrounds...Kansai area)
Thanks jen. I'm in Okinawa at the moment and love it here but prices are high and very few akiya it seems so far. But I'm taking climate change into account so that will affect my final choice. It is already way too hot in Tokyo in summer. I've seen a few lately in Osaka/Kansai. Let me know your budget and I'll let you know if I see anything. I'm not a broker but sometimes good ones come up.
usually, from memory, the deposit is about 20% but on say a $30,000 akiya I was told by one real estate agent that the deposit was $10,000. So it may vary. The millions you mention may be in yen. 1 million yen = AUD$10,000. Maintenance and various fees aren't that high for a house but for condominiums the ongoing fees can add up. Around $3,000 a year and much more if it's an upmarket condo.
@@seanmcbride3899 that deposit is non refundable and the condo referred to as MANSIONS I saw a few listing that goes from 5 million to 10 million yen and i wonder its for a year and they collect it every year?
Not sure I understand. I’m finding and looking at Akiya myself but when it comes to the paperwork and associated stuff to buy the place I’ll use a go-between. In this case Ziv.
Thanks for another wonderful video Sean 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome mate - I always look forward to your next episode
Thanks Steve
@@seanmcbride3899 No worries mate. Have a good Christmas too
You too
@@seanmcbride3899 Cheers mate!
These are great Sean, another great episode you have put out for us.
Thanks Andrew
I really enjoyed watching your videos and you seemed to have had the same idea as me at the same time for similar reasons. You even seem to be interested in the same properties as me. My family think I’m mad but I am planning on to returning to Japan in March and hopefully staying and buying a house. Although my Japanese isn’t great I am very fortunate to still have friends in Japan, some that I made when I lived there in the mid 80’s. I find making friends and keeping them is more difficult in Australia than it is in Japan so I believe I’ll do fine living there on my own and after watching your videos I feel more confident in that, so thank you. I’m going to keep following you and maybe I’ll see you in Japan soon.
Thanks so much! I really encourage you to do it. Maybe watch Chani’s videos on TH-cam for inspiration. She managed it. So could you. . We are going to be in Okinawa at least until June and then Hokkaido. Let me know if you get to either place. Hope you find your place and I wish you the best of luck.
@ Yes I’ve been following Chani. I’ll be interested to see what you make of Okinawa, I’ve never been there but it looks amazing. I spent two weeks wandering around Hokkaido in heavy snow last year. I loved it and I’m not even into snow sports. Real estate in Otaru is definitely worth looking into. That region has so much to offer. I have a friend who surfs and dives near there in the Summer.
Okinawa is different. I love it here and will do a future video on it. I’ve only been to Sapporo in Hokkaido but it was a pleasant city. I’d like to try the surfing as well and hiking. But there are bears…😁
@ Yes, I think there are more things that can kill you in Japan than Australia. If you go hiking just make lots of noise, I sing and talk loudly to myself. In the winter the bears are asleep but the massive snowfall has other more effective ways of killing you… still I love it.
That coffee machine was mad!
I know right. Crazy
Japanese are quite hard on foreigners, and when I lived there for 3 years I was lucky to be married to a Japanese but still a lot of hassles due to my being from Australia.
I haven't found that so far Andrew. Distant at times and shy but generally I've found them pretty good, especially now in Okinawa. They seem to be much friendlier here.
The condo in Yuzawa got my brain working... A clever Ikea kitchen would make it very appealing (and I'd get rid of the bunk beds but that's just me)
Yes the kitchen would have to change 😁 bunk beds would be good if you had kids
Following your journey keenly Sean....your last sentence really motivated me ( not fearing death but fearing of NOT living!)
very curious where you will end up buying...can we be neigbours?😛
(i am leaning though towards Osaka and surrounds...Kansai area)
Thanks jen. I'm in Okinawa at the moment and love it here but prices are high and very few akiya it seems so far. But I'm taking climate change into account so that will affect my final choice. It is already way too hot in Tokyo in summer. I've seen a few lately in Osaka/Kansai. Let me know your budget and I'll let you know if I see anything. I'm not a broker but sometimes good ones come up.
@@seanmcbride3899 Hi Sean may i know your email please?😊
Try cap@captainantarctica.com.au
purchase amount is cheap but the DEPOSIT they are looking for MILLIONS and dunno what deposit and the maintenance fees
usually, from memory, the deposit is about 20% but on say a $30,000 akiya I was told by one real estate agent that the deposit was $10,000. So it may vary. The millions you mention may be in yen. 1 million yen = AUD$10,000. Maintenance and various fees aren't that high for a house but for condominiums the ongoing fees can add up. Around $3,000 a year and much more if it's an upmarket condo.
@@seanmcbride3899 that deposit is non refundable and the condo referred to as MANSIONS I saw a few listing that goes from 5 million to 10 million yen and i wonder its for a year and they collect it every year?
Are you doing this by yourself? Like out reach and whatnot?
Not sure I understand. I’m finding and looking at Akiya myself but when it comes to the paperwork and associated stuff to buy the place I’ll use a go-between. In this case Ziv.