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New property purchase disclosure rule in Japan sparks fears it may curb foreign investment
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Tokyo’s implementation of a rule that requires all property buyers to declare their nationality is raising concerns among investors, according to analysts. Japan’s shift from an ultra-loose monetary policy to gradual normalisation of its interest rates was also likely to force investors to reconside
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18 Oct 03:00
South China Morning PostFirst
New property purchase disclosure rule in Japan sparks fears it may curb foreign investment