As per the subject line, we are planning to buy a home in Japan with cash that is currently located outside Japan. The source of funds will most likely be either all Canadian dollars or a mixture of Canadian dollars and US dollars. The total is likely to be anywhere from 35 to 50 million yen, in case that matters.
My spouse, who is a Japanese citizen, will buy and own the home. So, the real estate transaction itself should be particularly straightforward.
Two key logistical challenges will be getting a good exchange rate and getting the money over to Japan without fail when the time comes for payment. Obviously, avoiding being scammed is part and parcel of this.
Any insights offered would be helpful and most appreciated. Thank you in advance.
by InteRest_LEtuCe2467