Management covers what happens after you own a property. Across property management, rental management, running a real estate business and renovation, it explains how to improve occupancy, tenant satisfaction, repair planning and profitability. It gives owners and management companies practical know-how for on-the-ground issues such as reducing vacancy, handling move-out restoration and long-term repairs. It reflects lessons from managing 400-plus units in our own operations.
This section is updated on an ongoing basis as new public information and market developments emerge.
This guide explains the usual refund timing for a security deposit, typically one to two months, and the common refund range of 30,000 to 70,000 yen. It also covers practical steps at contract signing, move-in, and move-out to avoid unnecessary losses and improve the chance of a full refund.
A detailed guide to barrier-free housing design by room and facility. It covers core measures such as step-free layouts, temperature-gap reduction, and fall prevention to create a safer, more comfortable home.
This guide explains the typical move-out costs after 10 years in a rental and clarifies the line between normal wear and tear and tenant responsibility. Based on Japan’s Ministry of Land guidelines, it summarizes criteria for walls, floors, and equipment, along with cost negotiation tips.
This article explains the features of shop-with-residence properties, also known as mixed-use assets, and the advantages they offer rental property owners. It covers no-fit-out business models, security deposit amortization, vacancy countermeasures, and key benefits and cautions for tenants.
The sound insulation of light-gauge steel apartments is roughly comparable to wood-frame buildings. This guide explains how they differ from RC and heavy steel structures, their key pros and cons, and practical soundproofing measures to help you choose a property with confidence.
Reviews failed condo rental management cases, along with the risks of foreclosure, voluntary sale, and personal bankruptcy. Also introduces three keys to success: exit planning, renovation, and learning from failure cases.
When renewing your rental housing contract, you may be notified of a rent increase by the management company or landlord. This is not uncommon during times when prices, property taxes, and surrounding market prices are rising, but this does
Japan's lease renewal fee (更新料, kōshinryō) is a one-time payment to landlords with no direct equivalent in US, UK, or Australian leases — ranging from ¥0 to 1.4 months' rent depending on the prefecture, and backed by a public dataset that has not been updated in nearly two decades. Using official government data, this guide breaks down the true two-year cost on a ¥83,381 (approx. USD 556) average rent, covers consumption tax rules, a tenant's statutory rent-negotiation rights, and what to do if you can't pay.
This in-depth guide compares five ways to monetize rural land, including apartment management, coin parking, detached rental homes, land leasing, and care facilities. Consult INA for advice on making productive use of idle land in rural areas.
This guide explains land utilization for a 40-tsubo plot from an investor’s perspective. It compares eight approaches, including apartments, rental houses, parking, self-storage, retail leasing, and solar power, based on profitability, upfront cost, and legal constraints.
In principle, tatami replacement costs in rental housing are borne by the owner. This article explains cost allocation based on Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism guidelines, typical costs for turning, resurfacing, and full tatami replacement, and practical knowledge to prevent tenant disputes.
An explanation of how to respond to common tenant problems in rental property management, including rent arrears, noise complaints, and unauthorized pet ownership. It also covers prevention measures and key points for making effective use of a management company.
Understand why 24-hour ventilation systems are used in apartments, along with their benefits, drawbacks, electricity costs, and filter cleaning tips. A practical guide to maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. INA&Associates.
Explains the differences between A, B, and C construction categories in shop and office interior work. Covers who places the order, who bears the cost, how contractors are selected, and how to avoid common B-construction problems.
In Japan a regular lease renews near-automatically and can only be ended for statutory "just cause," while a fixed-term lease ends definitively at expiry. This Japan-specific guide, based on the Act on Land and Building Leases and MLIT and Ministry of Justice primary sources, explains renewal, just cause, renewal fees, early termination, rent revision, and re-contracting, with comparison and decision tables for owners and tenants and contrasts with US and UK lease norms.
This article explains the structure, procedure, advantages, and drawbacks of small claims court for rental property disputes. It summarizes, from a practical perspective, how to pursue monetary claims of up to 600,000 yen on your own.
This guide for investors explains four key risks of a master lease (sublease): rent revision disputes, difficulty with early termination, management company insolvency, and how income can decline. Understanding these points in advance helps you approach the contract with clarity.
A thorough guide to job duties at real estate companies, typical salary ranges, and qualifications that support career advancement. We introduce income levels for both sales and administrative roles, along with qualification information useful in the real estate industry, including the Real Estate Transaction Specialist license.
This guide introduces typical move-out costs for rental properties by floor plan. Based on official restoration guidelines, it explains the allocation of costs between landlord and tenant and practical ways to keep expenses under control.
This article explains the hidden structure behind resort condos priced under 1 million yen, including high ongoing costs, delinquency risk, and condominium association issues. It outlines five checkpoints to review before purchase.
In Japan-specific real-estate practice, “relocation” often means renting out your own home while you are away for a domestic transfer or overseas assignment, so the property does not sit vacant. It can help offset fixed ownership costs thro
This article explains the work of real estate sales professionals, the types of properties they handle, the traits that make someone well-suited to the role, the rewards of the job, and techniques for improving closing rates. It offers practical information for those considering employment or a career change into the real estate industry.
This guide explains what designer rental properties are, their defining features, typical rent levels, and recommended listing sites. It also covers how to choose a stylish rental that fits your needs.
This guide explains why move-out cleaning matters in a rental property, which areas need the most attention such as floors, walls, water areas and windows, and which tools are useful. It also covers how to protect your deposit and avoid unnecessary extra charges.
Mortar floors can create a simple, industrial look, but in Japanese real estate they can also increase management work if cracking, staining, slipperiness, coldness, and repair methods are not understood before installation. In rental units
Peeling wallpaper from normal wear is the landlord's cost; damage you caused is yours. The dividing line, the price per square metre, and first aid before you move out.
A detailed look at shared kitchens from the perspectives of real estate investment and vacant-home utilization. Explains the advantages of low-cost entry, operational risks, and revenue models as a new property utilization strategy.
More families are facing financial strain after inheriting a family home because of inheritance tax, upkeep, and repair costs. This article explains what to do with an unused home, including sale, rental, or donation, along with title transfer procedures and tax calculation basics.
A clear explanation of shikibiki, a rental custom unique to western Japan. Covers its meaning, relationship to security deposits, how it differs from a refundable deposit, typical amounts of about 1.6 months’ rent, avoidance methods, and legal validity.
A detailed explanation of the features, rules, and risks of subletting a rental property. We also cover how to draft a sublease agreement, what to do if it is discovered, and how it differs from an agency contract.