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A detailed guide to the work of a property management company, from tenant recruitment and complaint handling to statutory inspections. It also covers typical management fees, around 5% of rent, and key points for choosing the right partner.
Fire insurance coverage is assessed based on replacement cost, with buildings and household contents calculated separately. This guide explains how property owners can understand coverage correctly and review policies to optimize premiums.
This guide explains the procedures and complaint drafting needed to recover unpaid rent and security deposits through small claims court. For property owners, it outlines costs, process, and practical points to watch.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Air conditioning in a newly built home in Japan is not always something you can safely leave until after handover and then ask a consumer electronics retailer to install. Because it affects outdoor unit locations, refrigerant piping routes,
Renovation companies generally fall into four categories: major firms, real-estate affiliated firms, design-office based firms, and local builders. This guide explains five essential points for choosing the right company, from defining your concept to evaluating past projects.
A property management expert explains Japan's Civil Code reform on security deposits (shikikin) and restoration obligations (genjo-kaifuku) for landlords. This guide separates the often-confused Article 621 (restoration duty) and Article 622-2 (security deposit), with practical checklists for leases, special clauses, move-in documentation, and move-out settlement statements.
UR rentals often have higher monthly rent than standard rentals, but with no key money, brokerage fees, or renewal fees, the total five-year cost can be lower. This article also explains discount programs such as family and nearby-living discounts.
Explains the advantages and disadvantages of apartment management, seven keys to success, initial costs, and management methods in a clear way for first-time real estate investors.