Rent Guide
What type of house to rent?
There are various types of housing, including flats, houses, shared houses and company housing.
※Checking whether a company offers a housing allowance or company housing Many foreign executives may be entitled to a housing allowance or company housing from their company. It is important to check the company's housing-related system in advance, including the amount of co-payment and the conditions of company housing. Depending on the company's policies, the housing search process and budget may vary significantly. Also, not many rooms in Japanese housing can be rented furnished.
Bedrooms
Inquiries and various procedures regarding the facilities of our managed properties are handled by the Housing Operation Management Department. For inquiries about your contract details, and facilities not managed by our company, please contact the sales representative in charge of your contract.
Uniquely Japanese unit of measurement
Tatami Mats (畳, J):
Rooms in Japanese homes are often described in terms of the number of tatami mats they can accommodate. For example, a “6-tatami room” refers to a room that can fit six standard tatami mats. The standard size of a tatami mat is approximately 1.82 meters by 0.91 meters (6 feet by 3 feet). Square Meters (㎡): In Japan, the size of a house or apartment is commonly expressed in square meters (㎡). The room size is also described in square meters. For instance, you might hear someone say, “This room is 20 square meters.”
Square Meters (㎡):
In Japan, the size of a house or apartment is commonly expressed in square meters (㎡). The room size is also described in square meters. For instance, you might hear someone say, “This room is 20 square meters.”
Understanding contracts
Understanding guarantors and guarantee companies
When renting a room, it is common to decide on a guarantor. A guarantor is someone who will make payments on your behalf if you are unable to pay your rent. If it is difficult to find a guarantor, there are also ‘rent guarantee companies.
Understanding the contents of the rental agreement
Japanese tenancy agreements are full of difficult documents and legal jargon, but it is essential to understand the key terms and clauses. Pay attention to renewal terms and penalties.
- Negotiating flexible contract terms to suit the period of expatriation
- The expatriate executive's period of stay may be shorter than the length of a typical lease agreement (usually two years).
- It is important to negotiate flexible contract terms, such as shorter contracts of less than one year or options to extend the contract period.
Decide on a budget
Decide on a budget for how much house you can afford to live in. Check whether the company provides rent subsidies and, if so, how much you will receive. (Also check if there is a designated agent). In Japan, rent is shown on a monthly basis, so decide how much you can afford per month.
In Japan, there is a deposit and key money to pay when signing a contract.
敷金 (Shikikin):
Definition: 敷金 refers to a security deposit that tenants pay to landlords when renting an apartment. It serves as collateral in case of rent arrears, damage to the property, or other issues during the tenancy. Refund: If there are no outstanding issues (such as unpaid rent or damages), the 敷金 is returned to the tenant at the end of the lease.
礼金 (Reikin):
Definition: 礼金 is a gratuity fee that tenants pay to landlords as a gesture of appreciation. Unlike 敷金, it is not directly related to security or collateral.
Finding a house / Finding an agent
It is common to consult a real estate agent or use websites that showcase rental properties to find a room. Choose an agent you can trust. Japanese and foreign contracts are different, so an agent who is used to dealing with expats or who is able to deal with expats in English is a good choice.
Set the terms and conditions
Preview
Contact the agent and view the property if you like it. Some agents offer in-person viewings or online viewings.
Check Point
Check for security issues such as automatic locks and entrance security cameras. Don't forget to check other spaces you use, such as parking lots and waste disposal areas.
- Customers with vehicles that are wide or tall, such as the Mercedes Benz G-Class, should make sure that they will fit in the parking lot.
- Services that would be useful to have
Concierge service:
Concierges are often stationed in luxury flats. The concierge can help you with your daily life by picking up your luggage, taking care of your dry cleaning, arranging babysitting, etc. (Check with the concierge as services vary from condominium to condominium).
An English-speaking concierge can also be reassuring for day-to-day living.
Understanding the Overview
日本の不動産についてザックリ知りましょう。我々のサイトでいくらくらいで、どれくらいのお部屋の広さになるか確認しておくと良いでしょう。日本では畳(じょう)をよく使う。家具付きは少ないですがあります。賃料は月ごと、契約時には敷金礼金が必要です。
Inquiry
お問い合わせしてください。職場に近くて住みやすいエリアや公園が多いエリア、条件など我々がサポートします。一緒に探しましょう。
Preview
物件を絞ったら内覧しましょう。内覧はエージェントが手配します。見た方がいいポイントも一緒に確認します
Application
/ Signing the Lease
申込をしましょう。申し込みには銀行口座など必要になります。/ 申込後審査に通れば契約できます。日本ではこんな風に契約します。我々がサポートします。
Moving in
ライフラインや引っ越しをして入居します。