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.
Learn why ants enter rooms through food sources, gaps, or potted plants, and how to eliminate them using insecticides, baking soda, vinegar, or dish soap. It also explains what to do in rental housing and when to contact the management company.
The statute of limitations on rent arrears is five years. This article explains, based on legal principles, how landlords can prevent claims from expiring through collection procedures, certified notices, and court action, as well as the conditions for forced eviction after three or more months of nonpayment.
This article explains typical embankment work costs, including land leveling at about 78,100 yen, embankment at about 50,300 yen, and retaining work at about 55,000 yen per square meter, along with regional price differences. It also outlines cases where extra costs arise and three ways investors can control expenses.
Multi-story row houses can offer investors favorable characteristics such as lower construction costs, effective use of small sites, and reduced management expenses. This article explains the benefits, risks, and regulatory trends in Tokyo in detail.
Why are real estate agencies often closed on Wednesdays? This article explains the best days to visit, the ideal timing for viewings, and practical reservation tips. We hope it helps you search for a property efficiently.
A clear guide to the strengths of steel-frame homes, such as durability and earthquake resistance, as well as drawbacks like cost and thermal insulation. It also outlines four key points for selecting a house builder and introduces six recommended companies.
An essential guide for first-time buyers that explains the home purchase process in six steps, from financing plans to handover. It also covers mortgage screening, home inspections, and contract cancellation risks.
A practical guide to the pros and cons of selling first or buying first when replacing a condo, how home-swap loans and bridge financing work, and tax special provisions for residential property.
Explains the definition of a failing condominium, why it occurs, and the investment risks and countermeasures involved. Introduces practical criteria for identifying early warning signs, including dysfunctional owners’ associations, rising vacancy, and aging buildings, to protect asset value.
Is apartment management truly profitable? This guide covers yield simulations, vacancy and interest-rate risk measures, and tax-saving strategies through incorporation. It also explains the key points professionals recommend for first-time real estate investors.
Explains how a septic tank blower works, how to replace it, what it costs, and how to choose the right model. Covers DIY replacement steps and key checks such as airflow and outlet configuration for owners considering a replacement after the unit’s service life.
If a rental agreement is lost, reissuance is generally not possible, but obtaining a copy usually is. The lease itself remains valid even if the document is missing. This article also explains best practices in document management that property managers should know.
An overview of why apartment drain pipe cleaning matters, how often it should be done, and the main methods involved from a property management professional's perspective. Covers the differences between high-pressure cleaning and wire cleaning, legal considerations, and cost-effectiveness. Turn to INA for practical rental management insight.
This guide explains Tokyo's Rental Housing Dispute Prevention Ordinance, including its scope, cost-sharing rules, and how to respond when trouble arises. It is essential for owners and property management companies involved in rental operations.
This guide covers 11 essential checkpoints when viewing a rental property, from layout and facilities to sunlight, soundproofing, and security. Use it to compare options carefully and avoid regrets after signing.
An explanation of the features, advantages, and disadvantages of light-gauge steel apartment buildings. Introduces building knowledge that real estate management staff can explain to residents and key points for choosing a property.
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This article explains how to write an office relocation notice, when to send it, and how to choose between letters, postcards, and email. It covers practical business etiquette and sample wording for notifying clients and partners.
From checking why an entry chime no longer works to the steps and cost of a DIY replacement starting from around 2,000 yen, this guide also explains the typical cost of hiring a contractor, usually 20,000 to 50,000 yen. Recommended reading for rental property owners.
This guide explains average condo management fees, typically around 16,000 yen per month, how they work, the difference from repair reserve funds, the total maintenance cost over 30 years and the risks of delinquency. It also examines what it really means to buy management from an investor’s perspective.
In Japan, **seichi** (整地, surface land grading) and **zosei koji** (造成工事, land development or site preparation works) should be understood separately: one makes land look neat and usable at the surface level, while the other changes the lan
This article explains which apartment management expenses can be deducted and the key tax-saving points. It covers repair costs, depreciation, household-use allocation, and profit-and-loss offsetting through four practical methods investors should understand.
This guide explains two-generation home budgets by type. It introduces layout examples in the 10 million to 40 million yen range, estimated mortgage borrowing amounts, and ways to use preferential support programs.
Real estate investment is a practical path to passive income. This article explains, in clear terms for investors and company employees, how to combine rental income, depreciation-based tax efficiency, and outsourced management to create a sustainable income strategy.
This guide explains application fees for long-life quality housing certification, typically around 20,000 to 70,000 yen, agency fees of roughly 200,000 to 300,000 yen, as well as tax benefits and subsidy programs. Understand both the advantages and the costs accurately before deciding.
This article explains the advantages and drawbacks of renting out a mixed-use home, along with loan considerations and tips for finding tenants. Essential reading for those evaluating rental income potential from a real estate investment perspective.
This guide explains typical move-out cleaning costs by floor plan and the rules for allocating costs between landlords and tenants. It also shows how to prevent excessive charges by reviewing estimates and using the Ministry of Land guidelines.
Introduces layout ideas for making couple living in a 1LDK more comfortable. Explains the features of connected, separate, and maisonette-style layouts, along with tips for circulation, storage, and interior design.
Explains common failure patterns in apartment management, the types of risks involved, and ways to hedge them with examples. It also covers the traits of owners who are more likely to fail and how to respond.
This article explains how Furusato Nozei can legally help reduce the tax burden on capital gains from real estate sales. It covers how the higher deduction limit works, how it compares with other tax-saving strategies, and the key points to watch.