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A foreigner buys real estate in Japan
A presentation to JARECO, a Tokyo-based organization researching international property, about how foreigners see real estate in Japan
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Hong Kong property without tears
How to buy a home in Hong Kong. Includes sample budgets, common pitfalls, information about the New Territories and more.
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Ten things you must know before buying international real estate
Proven tips to help you buy property across international borders
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Buying property in Japan
A presentation and case study about buying an apartment in Tokyo. From the 2013 Smart Property Expo in Hong Kong
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Japanese addresses explained
Japanese addresses can be confusing even for locals. Here’s an explanation from my book Landed Japan.
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Loft conversions in Hong Kong
Turning old factories into homes is a common redevelopment strategy in many cities. This article, which was published in The Correspondent, looks at why loft conversions haven’t taken off in Hong Kong.
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Is open source software ready for your laptop?
Open source software has come a long way. But is it a viable alternative for those of us who don’t have a computer science degree?