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The 2026 amendments to the Housing Safety Net Act will introduce a new certification system for guarantor companies. We explain how this improves audit transparency, the benefits for tenants, and how to choose a guarantor company wisely.
Explains key considerations for maintaining Islamic practices while renting in Japan. Covers practical information including prayer direction verification, access to halal-friendly supermarkets, and tips for selecting cleaning products without pork or alcohol ingredients.
A comprehensive guide covering what international students need to know when renting in Japan: finding properties near universities and vocational schools, renting without a guarantor, using scholarships to pay rent, and passing housing application reviews.
A complete guide to share house pitfalls for foreign residents, introducing 8 common problem patterns including noise, interpersonal issues, deposit refunds, and eviction notices based on actual cases. Real estate specialists have systematized avoidance strategies, pre-contract verification items, and operator selection criteria to provide a practical decision-making framework for avoiding failure.
Should foreign residents choose a share house or a standard rental? Based on the latest 2026 data, this comprehensive comparison across five key dimensions—initial costs, monthly total expenses, contract terms, privacy, and dispute resolution—reveals the optimal solution for each situation. A practical guide where real estate experts systematically explain the best choice for short-term assignments, student exchange, and long-term residence.
A comprehensive guide in which real estate experts systematically organize Yokohama's 18 wards across four axes—rental rates, commute convenience, foreign communities, and education/healthcare—to identify optimal areas for expatriate workers, international students, and foreign couples. Explains the distinctive features of major wards including Naka, Nishi, and Kohoku, organized by property type.
A comprehensive breakdown of bundled gas, electricity, and internet plans that emerged following Japan's electricity and gas market liberalization. This expert guide compares major plans including NURO Hikari Denki, SoftBank Denki, and Tokyo Gas Triple Discount, outlines application requirements for foreign residents, and details important cancellation considerations.
A comprehensive guide for foreign residents in Japanese apartments explaining the root causes of noise problems and practical solutions. A real estate expert systematically introduces the differences in sound insulation performance across wooden, lightweight steel frame, and RC construction types, how footsteps, voices, and TV sounds travel through buildings, and DIY solutions such as soundproofing mats, acoustic curtains, and sound-absorbing panels.
Comprehensive guide to UR rental housing's cost structure: security deposit required, but zero key money, agency fees, renewal fees, or guarantor needed. Compare initial costs with private rentals, learn foreign tenant eligibility, application steps, and important drawbacks.
From key handover through your first 14 days, here's a day-by-day timeline for everything you need to do. The address registration deadline starts from the day you actually move in—not when you receive the keys. This complete guide covers key pickup time, gas appointment scheduling, My Number Card updates, driver's license changes, mail forwarding, and neighbor greetings—nothing falls through the cracks.
A comprehensive chronological checklist of documents, items, and confirmations to prepare before key handover on rental properties. Covers points often overlooked by foreign residents, including residence card verification, seal preparation, and interpreter arrangements, provided as a practical guide by real estate experts to prevent troubles on move-in day.
