AP Advisers Ltd

18/03/2026

Land prices rise again in Japan, particularly in the major conurbations and especially in Tokyo. No real surprises in the data and interesting that higher mortgage rates do not appear to be dampening the property market. Yet. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Q4SqZ9P5s/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The average land price in Japan as of Jan. 1 rose 2.8% from a year earlier, up for the fifth straight year, the land ministry said Tuesday.

03/12/2025

A positive development, an opportunity for kids to learn to invest in a tax free environment while saving for their higher education or perhaps, their first car! https://www.facebook.com/share/1DTggBE87d/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The government is mulling plans to allow withdrawals under the Nippon Individual Savings Account plan for small-lot investments once children reach the age of 12.

03/12/2025

This would be a positive development to teach children to invest in a tax free environment while saving for their higher education. https://www.facebook.com/share/1DTggBE87d/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The government is mulling plans to allow withdrawals under the Nippon Individual Savings Account plan for small-lot investments once children reach the age of 12.

30/11/2025

We are delighted to announce that Robert Williams was recently awarded the British Empire Medal by the King, presented by the British Ambassador to Japan. This was awarded for his services to charity fundraising in Japan and nurturing the UK-Japan cultural relationship.

16/10/2025

What a wonderful initiative by Finland here! Financial education is often tragically overlooked at school level.

09/09/2025

Latest economic data from Japan Inc

The Japanese economy grew at an annualized pace of 2.2% in April-June, exceeding an initial estimate of a 1.0% expansion, the Cabinet Office said.

08/08/2025

This is a topic which may affect many foreigners living in Japan, if not now, in the future. An easy to read and mostly comprehensible piece! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/07/economy/japanese-inheritance-tax/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=iwy2xjawmcn05lehrua2flbqixmabicmlketfscm55q2zvcuu4qlzhadj1ar7ewvcffguucllmxkrykdhhupl7zl0yo-1ct0wvsafpfipsc-grwsgs4t-ltw_aem_ryiabbzawtbegf_vbk9yva =1754619414

Under certain circumstances, overseas inheritance can pass tax-free to foreigners who are residents in the country.

05/08/2025

Today marks our 21st birthday! We are delighted to have served the expatriate community in Japan, providing bespoke financial planning solutions for their needs. We are excited to continue our journey and we are extremely indebted to our loyal client-base and business partners for our continued success. Despite the advent of AI, it is our experience that people still need people! We are delighted to help and we have launched a new website in celebration of our anniversary!

​AP Advisers Ltd offers straightforward, flexible financial planning advice to expatriates in Japan, overseeing their investments and assisting them in achieving eventual freedom from money concerns.

04/08/2024

For some, this is the first time to experience a market downturn. But successful investors know that time IN the markets is key, not timing them. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/08/03/markets/novice-japan-stock-investors/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=iwzxh0bgnhzw0cmteaar33el-c_tehl6w-uvygn3dzyyze7sb5lbik36r4pafw7sry6msy7dfq1qu_aem_pjzayyi6hesgqiu6afutea =1722723997

Newcomer investors, who are concerned about the possibility of further stock price declines, are facing the challenge of whether to continue investing.

21/12/2023

We would like to wish all our clients and business associates a very merry and peaceful holiday season, and very best wishes for the Year of the Dragon! We sincerely appreciate your custom and loyalty.

28/09/2023

This is a subject which often comes up with our clients.

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