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