New property purchase disclosure rule in Japan sparks fears it may curb foreign investment
New property purchase disclosure rule in Japan sparks fears it may curb foreign investment
Tokyo’s implementation of a rule that requires all property buyers to declare their nationality is raising concerns among investors, according to analysts. Japan’s shift from an ultra-loose monetary policy to gradual normalisation of its interest rates was also likely to force investors to reconsider whether real estate assets were still attractive, they added. “Japan has had a really strong run…