The Swede bringing 'Japandi' style to Tokyo's abandoned homes
The 86-year-old building Wormann acquired in Sengenjaya came with not only a degraded structure but also the termite damage throughout.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
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Japan's 'rubbish' homes: surge in akiya abandoned houses as more elderly Japanese die
More than 9 million ‘akiya’ homes – 13.8 per cent of all Japan’s residential properties – have been left empty after owners die, a new report found.
Source: scmp.com
Overseas interest rises for Japan's abundance of vacant homes | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Swedish national Anton Wormann learned about an “akiya” abandoned vacant home in Tokyo and immediately requested a viewing.
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Source: asahi.com
Millennials Are Buying Old, Cheap Houses to Get on the Property Ladder
These millennials got on the property ladder by buying cheap, older houses that needed a lot of restoration work before they could live in them.
Source: businessinsider.com
Why People Are Buying Cheap, Abandoned Homes in Japan
Foreigners see Japan's empty houses as a way to be homeowners for as little as $23,000. Moving there allows them a more adventurous and affordable life.
Source: businessinsider.com
Man Bought One of Japan's Cheap, Abandoned Houses, Turned Into Airbnb
This 30-year-old Swedish model moved to Tokyo and started buying and renovating "akiya" — cheap, neglected houses — to rent out.
Source: businessinsider.com
I bought an abandoned building in Japan and transformed it into a Swedish-inspired home
Swedish model Anton Love Wormann welcomed property tour guru and content creator Caleb Simpson into his home in central Tokyo.
Source: dailymail.co.uk