日本将收紧外国人购房报告规定

Core Viewpoint - The Japanese government is set to revise an administrative ordinance to tighten reporting requirements for foreign property purchases, requiring all foreign buyers to report their purchases regardless of whether the property is for investment or personal use [1][1]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The revised ordinance will mandate that foreign individuals report their property purchases in Japan, irrespective of the purpose of the purchase [1][1]. - Currently, foreign buyers are only required to report the location and price of properties if they are intended for investment [1][1]. - If the revised ordinance receives public approval, it is expected to take effect in April [1][1]. Group 2: Foreign Ownership Context - A significant number of foreign individuals own properties in Japan but do not reside in the country [1][1]. - The Japanese Finance Minister, Shunichi Suzuki, indicated that there is no disagreement between the Bank of Japan and the government regarding economic assessments [1][1].