ISG is proud to announce this all-star cast of companies that have paved the way for successful real estate investing both inside and outside Japan - Apartments that generate monthly yen income, vacant land that accrues value as it is developed, investment properties in your home country, and a roof over your head for family security. Four guest speakers will contribute to a highly informative and valuable real estate round-table presentation.

Richard Harris; COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA, Tokyo Branch specializes in home loans in Japan. The Commonwealth Bank has broken down the barriers that non-Japanese normally face when dealing with Japanese Banks, because at the Commonwealth Bank each case is looked at with an open mind and a practiced eye. Eligibility extends to clients and investors living in any country where the Commonwealth Bank has representation including all areas of Japan. Best of all, you can take advantage of equity release to free up capital for other investments.

Neil Jensen; LLOYDS TSB focuses on international mortgages, and was one of the few banks still able to lend in the UK, US, Australia, and Europe during the 2008 subprime market crash. As an innovative provider of yen-based loans for property in a host of home countries, Lloyds TSB has encountered little competition with this well-rounded product.

Chenyang Fei; ALPHA CAPITAL – For the non-Japanese retail investor this company pioneered the concept of investing, for no money down, in used apartment complexes in Japan which produce a positive monthly cash flow after covering mortgage payments and related costs, while remaining fully managed and hassle free. It doesn’t get much better than this for generating passive yen income and positioning yourself for possible capital gains.

Stephen Huggins; TSI LAND BANKING – TSI has shown how land improvements can make good returns in even the worst market conditions, because the value of improved land always rises. Land development is what a country’s economic strength is built on. If not for this, a country’s wealth would all be a meaningless paper trail with very little real value. Adam Smith was right when he said “Land is the basis of all wealth.”