New-Build vs Refurbished Property vs Akiya: What Osaka’s Financing Data Reveals About Property Risk
Most investors compare Osaka properties by price. Smart investors compare them by financing access, since what a bank is willing to lend often reveals more about long-term risk than the asking price does. This guide breaks down new-build, refurbished, and akiya properties side by side, with current lending data for both resident and non-resident buyers.