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 compares the typical costs of three tatami replacement methods: new tatami, omotegae, and ura-gaeshi. It also explains how to choose contractors and use comparative quotations to optimize management costs. Essential reading for rental property owners and property management professionals.
This article explains typical move-out restoration costs by area, including flooring, wallpaper, tatami, and water-related areas, along with practical responses for management companies. It also covers the cost allocation rules for tenants and landlords and key points for move-out inspections.
Land prices do not have a single correct number. In Japan, the price indicator you should use changes depending on whether the purpose is a sale, inheritance, fixed asset tax, or investment analysis.
A practical guide to monetizing unused land from an investor's perspective. Compare the returns and risks of 10 land-use options, including apartments, parking lots, solar power, and self-storage, and learn how to choose based on initial cost.
This article explains how fixed asset tax is calculated in rental property management, including residential land relief, tax breaks for new buildings, and the difference from urban planning tax. It is a practical tax guide for investors building sound income plans.
Asset retirement obligations are a mechanism that reflects in accounting the costs of removal that cannot be avoided under laws and contracts, such as future restoration or demolition. We will explain important points regarding judgment, journal entry, and tax matters regarding rental real estate.
Is snow removal in a rental car park the landlord's job or the tenant's? Where liability falls after a slip, how to word the lease, and the steps for managers.
Real estate advertising is not just a tool for generating inquiries. It is also part of the information consumers rely on to make decisions. In Japan, if you fail to comply with the Real Estate Brokerage Act (*Takuchi Tatemono Torihiki Gyoh
An in-depth look at vacancy risk, aging buildings, rent arrears, disasters, and tenant trouble in apartment management. It also presents practical countermeasures such as capital planning, choosing a management company, and repair planning.
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.
Embankment work runs about 78,100 yen for levelling and 50,300 yen per square metre for fill. Regional rate gaps, when extras appear, and three ways to hold costs down.
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.
A guide to why real estate agencies close on Wednesdays, their typical business hours, and the best days and times to visit or view a property. Covers crowd levels by day of the week, using online viewings, and what to prepare before you go.
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