The Australian couple making the most of Japan’s cheap abandoned houses
“Number one challenge, no bunning in Japan.
“They don’t have the DIY culture we have in Australia. You should look really hard for the right products.”
There are nine million empty or abandoned houses estimated, AkiyaIn Japan.
Bertramlar earn money in more than 13,000 Australian and cheap real estate markets living in Japan.
Some houses in the country sell only a few thousand dollars.
Jason ERB from Cross You Emlak helps foreigners such as Bertrams to enter the market.
“Many people want to have a home, but they cannot meet it in Australia and America. They can come here and buy something in one or two weeks,” he said.
The house was restored after purchasing in a ruined situation.Credit: 9News perth
Orum I am receiving a certain pleasure to explain how to do something and encourage them to get something quality – not being deceived to buy something with a money pit. ”
For Australians who dream of buying a house in Japan, Bertrams recommends using a real estate agent and management company to help the property care.
Bertram said, “There are termites, there are rats on your wires to come and chew, there are all kinds of risks.
In addition, there is also a Japanese work, tourist, spouse or business visa to benefit from purchasing a house in the best way.
The couple now works as an Airbnb.Credit: 9News perth
“Unfortunately, there are a few foreigners who leave their homes and have a very negative impact on society, and some Japanese have a very negative impact on the way of seeing foreigners coming here,” he said.
“Visit Japan as long as possible, because it is a really big decision for yourself and the community”.
