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Japan to require foreign buyers to report property purchases within 20 days starting April 2026.
Japan will expand reporting requirements for foreign property buyers starting April 2026, requiring all non-residents to report residential and investment purchases within 20 days, regardless of purpose.
The change, announced by Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, extends current rules that only applied to investment-related transactions.
Additionally, the justice ministry plans to mandate nationality disclosure for all new property registrations beginning fiscal 2026 to improve transparency and monitor foreign ownership.
The measures aim to address concerns over rising home prices and foreign speculation, particularly in Tokyo, where foreign purchases of new apartments rose to 7.5% in early 2025.
No penalties or enforcement details were provided.
Japón exigirá a los compradores extranjeros que reporten las compras de propiedades dentro de los 20 días a partir de abril de 2026.