Having a Home Inspection in connection with buying a house in the USA (and other places) is an important step in the transaction process for the buyer and professional inspectors are easy to find.
However, I have seen very little information about home inspections in Japan, except that they are recommended, and when I do, its associated with the purchase of single family houses. Are inspections also available or usually done for Mansions/Manshons (at the buyer's request)?
Where can I find a list of Professional Home inspectors or how are they found (in Kansai)?
Are Mansion Inspections in Japan Common at Time of Sale?
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Re: Are Mansion Inspections in Japan Common at Time of Sale?
If your agent is not familiar with them, I would start by finding another agent.
Seller side inspections are laughably minimal. The buyer needs to pay for a decent inspection, and have the seller agree. Not all sellers are keen.
In Kanto, Sakura is a great company to go with. If you specifical ask for a "western style" inspection, they 100% can deliver.
https://www.sakurajimusyo.com/
https://www.sakurajimusyo.com/area/
Seller side inspections are laughably minimal. The buyer needs to pay for a decent inspection, and have the seller agree. Not all sellers are keen.
In Kanto, Sakura is a great company to go with. If you specifical ask for a "western style" inspection, they 100% can deliver.
https://www.sakurajimusyo.com/
https://www.sakurajimusyo.com/area/
Re: Are Mansion Inspections in Japan Common at Time of Sale?
I wouldn’t bother with a full inspection if you are buying a manshon. You won’t be responsible for anything other than the interior of your flat - all the worries you would care about in a house - roof, water supply, exterior structure, drainage etc are taken care of by the management committee.
It’s more important IMHO to understand the buildings finances, scheduled and the expected work and make sure the sinking fund is adequate for the expenses that will be incurred. Otherwise you can be left with an unexpected bill down the line.
If you’re buying a house (especially an old house) by all means go for the full inspection, we did and it wasn’t that expensive and gave us peace of mind.
It’s more important IMHO to understand the buildings finances, scheduled and the expected work and make sure the sinking fund is adequate for the expenses that will be incurred. Otherwise you can be left with an unexpected bill down the line.
If you’re buying a house (especially an old house) by all means go for the full inspection, we did and it wasn’t that expensive and gave us peace of mind.