 Wakako Ta

 A couple in their 50s, fed up with Tokyo’s skyrocketing rent, bought a 5.2 million yen pre-owned single-family home in Chiba. We take a closer look at their smart financial plan—deliberately taking out a mortgage to preserve cash on hand—and the reality of their dual-location lifestyle, made possible by DIY. A New Optimal Solution for Those in Their 40s and Older!

Is a Used Home the Smartest Choice After 40? How One Couple Started a Two-Location Life With a ¥5.2 Million House

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