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A complete guide to choosing security cameras and security equipment for rental apartments. Covers when management approval is needed and when it's not, plus comparisons of smart locks, motion sensors, and door cameras—from selection to installation.
A comprehensive guide to rental housing subsidies and allowances. Covers company housing allowances, municipal rental subsidies, residential security grants, designated excellent rental housing, and everything from application procedures to precautions.
A comprehensive guide to the equipment and condition checklist you must verify before move-in. Covers what to inspect during viewings and key handover, how to complete a move-in inspection report, and proper documentation methods to prevent future disputes.
A comprehensive guide to wisely comparing moving quotes. Covers everything from how to use aggregated quote services, benchmarks for fair pricing, negotiation tips for discounts, and a checklist to identify unscrupulous movers.
This article explains the moving procedures for those with a My Number Card. We'll cover address changes when filing your change of address notification, continuous-use procedures, how to use online applications, what happens if you miss deadlines, and more—all with the latest 2026 procedure information.
Explaining tenant-side risks when renting properties through sublease (subletting) or master lease arrangements. This article covers common risks including confusion with rent guarantee companies, contract succession when ownership changes, and eviction negotiations—practical solutions learned from real-world trouble cases.
This guide explains how to manage summer heat in rental apartments in urban and suburban areas. We cover ventilation strategies that don't rely on air conditioning, the effective use of heat-blocking curtains and bamboo blinds, and proper air conditioning unit placement. We've compiled practical knowledge to help you stay comfortable through summer 2026.
![Complete Guide to Rental Areas in Saitama [2026 Edition] — Thorough Comparison of Rent Ranges and Livability by Major Area](https://img.sumuie.jp/column-images/shinkansen-tsukin-chintai-area-guide/hero-1777683815555.jpg)
Thorough comparison of rental rent ranges and livability in major areas of Saitama Prefecture (Saitama City, Kawaguchi, Kawagoe, Tokorozawa, Kasukabe, etc.). Learn how to choose the optimal area by balancing access to Tokyo and living costs.
![Are Moving Costs Tax Deductible? Home Office Apportionment for Self-Employed, National Tax Agency Guidelines, and Job Transfer Deductions [3 Cases]](https://img.sumuie.jp/column-images/chintai-furusato-nouzei-katsuyou-guide/hero-1777710854006.jpg)
Self-employed and freelance moving costs can be deducted as business expenses by apportioning the business-use portion of a home office. This article covers National Tax Agency treatment (Income Tax Law Section 45, home-related expenses, and basic guidance 45-1/45-2), deductibility by expense type and accounting categories, apportionment calculations and journal entry examples, and deferred asset treatment for key money of 200,000 yen or more—explained from a practical perspective. Also included are special deductions for job-transferred employees and tax-free moving allowance thresholds.
Approximately 80% of heatstroke deaths occur indoors each year. This article explains in detail how to prevent heatstroke in rental properties—from choosing air conditioning to ventilation and temperature management—and emergency response procedures.
When transferring due to a job relocation, moving costs may be covered by your company or be your own responsibility. We explain whether company-provided allowances are taxable or non-taxable, cases where you can recover money through your tax return, and how to think about claiming expenses.
With remote work becoming mainstream, more people are considering relocating to rural areas. This guide thoroughly explains how to choose the right area, ensure proper internet setup, and leverage regional relocation support programs to find spacious properties at lower rents than in urban centers.
