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Why Osaka Property Is Drawing More Singapore Investors, According To FMI Japan

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This New Freehold Osaka Project Starts From S$547,800 — What Does That Buy A Singapore Investor Today?

The Peak Shinsaibashi Tsuki is FMI Japan's most ambitious Osaka project, in one of the city's most established districts. Ryan J. Ong · 20 June 2026 · 5 min read 66

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FM Investment Japan Review: Osaka Property Projects and a Full-Suite Ecosystem Explained

FM Investing's Japanese property event covered Osaka projects, landlord tools, and a full-service ecosystem for overseas investors. Here's what it actually offers. Ryan J. Ong · 14 April 2026 · 8 min read 87

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In Niseko’s Booming Property Market, Investors Are Buying Individual Hotel Rooms

Rising land costs and limited development sites are reshaping Niseko’s property investment landscape. Timothy Tay · 7 March 2026 · 6 min read 103

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This Singaporean Has Been Building Property In Japan Since 2015 — Here’s What He Says Investors Should Know

Japan’s property market is attracting global investors on the back of political stability, low mortgage rates, no foreign ownership restrictions, and the absence of additional stamp duties. Timothy Tay · 28 February 2026 · 8 min read 166

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Where Singaporeans Can Still Buy A City Apartment For $184,000 — And Earn 5% Rental Yield. But Should You?

Japan’s property market is drawing Singaporean investors with affordable entry prices, high yields, and unique housing options like akiyas. Melody Koh · 11 October 2025 · 9 min read 630

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These Homes Costs About The Same As A Toto Ticket: But Here’s Why Singaporeans Wouldn’t Buy Them Anyway

They’d need a very different marketing strategy to make Singaporeans buy dollar-homes abroad. Ryan J. Ong · 24 September 2023 · 5 min read 167

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Should You Be Buying A $33k House In Japan?

If you’re tired of expensive housing in Singapore, you can always try buying one in Japan. That’s been talked about lately Ryan J. Ong · 23 April 2023 · 6 min read 596

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You Can Buy A House In Japan For Just $500. Here’s What You Need To Know

Quite a number of Singaporeans dream of overseas properties, and a favourite aspiration is Japan. Ryan J. Ong · 2 October 2021 · 8 min read 714