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.
Senyō-niwa are Japan's exclusive-use rental gardens — a distinctive housing feature with no direct Western equivalent. Here are the benefits, drawbacks, common neighbor disputes, and what to check before choosing one.
An explanation of how tax-saving works in Japanese condominium investment: loss aggregation (son'eki-tsusan) through depreciation, the 650,000-yen blue-return deduction, why annual income above 9,000,000 yen is advantageous, and the risks that make tax-motivated investment fail.
How converting a Japanese nisetai jūtaku into a chintai heiyō jūtaku unlocks preferential mortgage rates, fixed-asset and inheritance tax relief, and steady rental income — explained for international property investors.
A guide to Japan's genjō-kaifuku restoration rules for residential and commercial leases — cost-sharing standards, common disputes, and how the framework compares to Western security-deposit norms.
A comparison of Japan-specific ways to use vacant land — parking, self-storage, elderly-care facilities, detached-house rentals, and coin laundry — with initial costs, revenue, and the property-tax impact explained for overseas investors.
A guide to accounting for rent-free (furī rento) properties in Japan: the difference between booking no entry and recognizing the total rent pro-rata, the corporate-tax and consumption-tax treatment, and the contract clauses to watch.
Japan's Residential Property Price Index (不動産価格指数) is an official price-trend indicator published monthly by MLIT. This guide explains how to read the condominium (owner-occupied) series, the hedonic method behind it, how to combine it with the official land-price survey, actual transaction prices, and REINS, and the five steps and four cautions for timing a condo sale — with comparisons to the US Case-Shiller/FHFA and UK ONS indices for overseas investors.
What genjō-kaifuku (原状回復) restoration really costs across Tokyo, Osaka, and beyond, why your property manager's prime-contractor system can inflate the bill by 1.5–2x or more, and how competitive bidding and direct ordering protect your rental returns.
Is it true that leasing out land in Japan means you can never get it back? This guide compares futsū shakuchi (ordinary land leases) and teiki shakuchi (fixed-term land leases), weighs the pros and cons against Western ground-lease norms, and shows international investors how to avoid disputes.
A professional's guide to tenant recruitment in Japan: the difference between general (ippan boshu) and exclusive (sennin boshu) listings, the leasing cost structure, self-sourcing methods, and how to choose a leasing agent, plus practical vacancy-prevention tactics.
Jiyugaoka 1-29 district redevelopment is a mixed-use development that will introduce residential, office, and commercial facilities in front of the station. We will organize JIYUGAOKA MUSE SQUARE, its opening schedule, and its impact on the value of the town.
We will explain the Type 1 urban redevelopment project in the Kobe Sannomiya Kumoidori 5-chome area from the perspective of its impact on Busta Kobe Sannomiya, Kobe Sannomiya TWINGATE, and surrounding real estate practices.
BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA is a large-scale mixed-use redevelopment project in Shibaura 1-chome, Minato-ku. We will summarize the opening of TOWER S, the schedule for TOWER N, and the impact on real estate values connecting Hamamatsucho, Takeshiba, and Shibaura.
A professional's guide to kyakuzuke — Japan's distinct tenant-acquisition practice for rental property. Covers the self-managed process, brokerage outsourcing, and how to compare listing agreement types, with the vacancy-fighting strategy overseas owners need.
A guide to Japan's room-cleaning (rūmu kurīningu) costs by floor plan and by area, who pays when a tenant moves out, and how international owners and tenants can keep the bill down.
The Dogenzaka 2-chome plan is a large mixed-use project connected to Shibuya Station. Scale, floor plate, completion date, access and the effect on Shibuya property values.
What kind of work will remain for humans in the real estate industry in the AI era? We will consider the values required of future real estate personnel, centering on judgment, trust, responsibility, and relationship repair.
This article organizes the roles and flow of money among management companies, property owners, and brokerage firms, and explains from an owner’s perspective when a management company should be changed and what risks to consider. It also introduces how to assess management quality.
A guide to Japan’s exterior wall sealing (shīringu, also called kōkingu/caulking): material types, deterioration warning signs, and the real cost of full replacement versus overlay repair in USD, plus how to choose a trustworthy contractor. For building waterproofing in Japan, consult INA&Associates.
A guide for international investors to sashine, Japan's distinctive price-negotiation custom for property purchases — discount benchmarks, reading the seller, and the leverage that raises your odds of success. INA&Associates
This article explains parking sharing services as a practical option for rental properties without parking, covering benefits, drawbacks, and service comparisons. Consult INA&Associates for tailored advice.
A thorough investor-focused comparison of real estate brokerage and buyout. From sale price, speed, and non-conformity liability to brokerage with a buyout guarantee, an expert explains the optimal exit strategy.
A comprehensive guide to subsidy programs available for apartment renovations. It also covers typical costs, the advantages and disadvantages of renovating, and practical ways to keep expenses under control. A useful reference for rental property management.
This guide explains how to improve profitability in older apartment buildings through renovations by area, including exterior spaces, interiors, and water-related facilities. It also covers cost recovery estimates and important cautions for owners.
A structured guide to rental property management companies, covering hard and soft management functions, five professional selection criteria, outsourcing models, and the difference from brokerage firms.
A thorough guide to starting a business in real estate. It covers the required qualifications, the steps to launch, the advantages and disadvantages of rental and brokerage businesses, and the traits of people who succeed, providing the essential knowledge needed for independent business ownership.
Are Japanese parking lot investment yields really as high as advertised? Monthly parking has a national median of ¥10,000 (approx. USD 67) and reaches ¥27,549 (approx. USD 184) in central Tokyo — figures drawn from a government price survey, since Japan has no MLS-style database of realized rents. Once land value enters the yield calculation, the real return falls to about 5.6%, and property tax rises ¥250,000–¥410,000 (approx. USD 1,667–2,733) a year because parking lots don't qualify for Japan's residential-land tax discount.
An era has arrived in which 40% of income goes to rent just to live "normally" in Tokyo. This article explains why a monthly rent of 170,000 yen has become standard even for households earning 8 million yen a year, along with the structural drivers behind the shortage of new supply and rising rents.
As major repair costs continue to rise, the reality is spreading that older condominiums in rural areas are falling into a state where repairs are no longer feasible. This article explains the reality of a 30% increase in construction costs and the choices individual owners now face.
This guide explains an apartment building's useful life from three perspectives: legal, physical, and economic. It also covers the options available after the building reaches the end of its life, how to calculate depreciation, and practical tips for long-term operation | INA&Associates