Japan's “death-tainted” homes gain appeal as property prices surge | Video
As property prices surge in Japan, jiko bukken - homes where murders or suicides occured - are becoming more popular, thanks to the massive discounts that come with their lingering stigma. Some jiko bukken properties can be up to 20% cheaper than regular properties on the market.
With Japan’s rapidly ageing population, authorities say the number of these stigmatised properties is only expected to go up.
As property prices surge in Japan, jiko bukken - homes where murders or suicides occured - are becoming more popular, thanks to the massive discounts that come with their lingering stigma. Some jiko bukken properties can be up to 20% cheaper than regular properties on the market.
With Japan’s rapidly ageing population, authorities say the number of these stigmatised properties is only expected to go up.
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