"If there is a defect in the house, who fixes it, and for how long?" In Japan, the answer depends on a mix of mandatory laws and individual company policies. It is crucial to understand the distinction. The Legal Baseline: 10 Years for Everyone By law (The Housing Quality Assurance Act), all new housing builders must provide a 10-year warranty for: 1. Structural Stability (Columns, beams, foundations) 2. Rainwater Prevention (Roofs, walls, windows) This is mandatory. Whe

When discussing large numbers like "50 million yen," our sense of money can sometimes get paralyzed. But here is a sober reality check: Japan's Consumption Tax is 10%. If the construction cost is 50 million JPY, the tax alone is 5 million JPY. This is enough to buy a luxury car. The "Tax-Excluded" Trap If you build your budget based on "Tax-Excluded" prices, you will face a 5 million yen deficit at the final contract stage. This can cause loan applications to fail. Always ens