Niseko Real Estate Views

• I stand 'corrected'

  LAST year, in answer to the question, 'is Niseko a bubble?', I stated that Niseko was not a bubble, nor could it become a bubble due to the fact that growth has been fueled by private investment and not leveraged
  

• Q and A with Eyal Agmoni

  Earlier this month Moria mountain holding GK purchased the Moiwa ski resort. Powderlife Magazine caught up with the fund representative Mr. Eyal Agmoni to find out a bit more about their company and their plans for the future of Moiwa.
  

• Q and A with Ricardo Tossani

  Powderlife had a chance to catch up with Architect Riccardo Tossani and get his thoughts on the Escarpment Estate, the future of the Niseko area and his new office in Hirafu
  

• Developing and building in Japan

  Anyone considering building, developing or renovating in Niseko must be acutely aware of the pitfalls and differences between Japan and their 'home' country. Many underlying considerations need to be taken into account to achieve the project efficiency Japan is renowned for..

• Beyond Hirafu: Outside the village

  Until recently, most of the local real estate focus has been on the small area of Hirafu. However, big plans are in the wings and many buyers are still unaware of the huge investment potential that lies in surrounding areas.
  

• Shouya shares his vision

  While Hirafu has come a long way in the past five years, the realisation five-star luxury is needed to attract the upper end of the international ski market is starting to become apparent. One man who has taken it upon himself to get the ball rolling is J-Sekka creator Shouya Grigg.

• Is Niseko's market a bubble?

  Niseko has seen some of the highest land price increases in Japan for two years running. On the surface this would certainly indicate the danger of a bubble, but Niseko has some unique features working to prevent this from happening.

• Captivated By Niseko

  A Hokkaido Tracks survey revealed trends in the purchasing habits of its investors. Among other things it revealed 42% of investors bought after a single visit, and 23% purchase without even visiting Niseko, instead relying on research and/or recommendations.

• Financing In Niseko

  It is still difficult for foreigners to obtain financing through a Japanese bank. So how do you finance your purchase in Niseko? Ruskin McLennan gives us the run down (NOTE: new loans have been released since this article was written providing more financing options).

• Keeping The Best Of Niseko

  Niseko’s future is looking very bright. This year has seen the area’s customer base broadening. Increasing numbers of visitors from Asia and Europe coupled with record numbers of Australians has further cemented Niseko’s position as a world class ski resort.

• A look at the Niseko property market

  Why is real estate booming? According to Hokkaido Real Estate president Jason King there are two simple reasons: 1. Real estate in this area is inexpensive using any evaluation method and 2. The snow is as good as or better than anywhere else in the world.

• Hakuba next to go?

  Your Real Estate Investing for Dummies guidebook will tell you that once a location has experienced a rapid increase in price, you should look for other areas nearby with similar attributes that have yet to boom, and invest. Hakuba is no Niseko yet, but…

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