Rent Subsidies Increase Due to Labor Shortage With the labor shortage, more and more companies are offering rental subsidies: if a company where you work pays 150,000 yen for rent subsidizes 100,000 yen, your monthly payment will only be 50,000 yen. It sounds like a good deal, and it is a tasty enough deal to make people think twice about buying a home. So, what if people with a large amount of rent subsidies do not have to buy a house? What I am wondering is what they will do with their homes when they retire. Considering that they have 30 years of retirement, they will have a very difficult ..read more

Original Article: 【差別的取扱いの禁止と合理的配慮が義務化】理解を深めておきたい改正のポイント Key Points of Amendment to be Understood As of April 1, 2024, it has become mandatory for businesses to provide “reasonable accommodation” to persons with disabilities. All businesses, regardless of size, that conduct business with the intention of continuing to do so are subject to this requirement, which naturally includes us, real estate agents. This law was enacted in June 2013 as the “Law for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Law for the Promotion of the Elimination of Discrimination on the Basis o ..read more

Real Estate Sales The March Report was publish on April 9, 2024 for the real estate sales for the month of March 2024. The data includes the average price per square meter for listings in the Kansai region in one data set. The Kansai region includes Wakayama, Osaka, Nara, Hyogo, Kyoto, and Shiga Prefectures. Data for Real Estate Sales will not included new construction. The Data will be Broken Down into Three Categories: Condominium Sales House Sales Land Sales Sub categories will include units sold and the number of new listings to hit the market. Namba Central Plaza River Residen ..read more

Property prices around the new stations increased 1.5 times compared to 3 years ago A study conducted by LIFULL HOME’S a marketing agency which operates one of the larger sites real estate property sites in Japan. On March 23, 2024, the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line, which interconnects with the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, will be extended approximately 2.5 km north of Senri-Chuo Station, and new stations “Mino-Semba Hankudaimae” and “Mino-Kayano” will open. The main access to Osaka City from the new stations has been by bus to Senri-Chuo Station, but after the extension, passengers will be able to boa ..read more

Minoh is getting excited with the opening of the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line extension. Aiming to attract passengers, the adjacent shopping mall (Q`s Mall) has been upgraded. The Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line will finally open for service today March 23rd. The new “STATION building” will open in Minoh Q’s Mall adjacent to the new Minoo Kayano Station. Minoh Senba Handai-Mae Station and Minoh Kayano Station of the Kita Osaka Kyuko Line will open to day March 23rd. From Minoh Kayano Station, the last stop of the line, to Umeda can be reached in about 25 minutes without changing trains. Minoh City, Osaka Pref ..read more

Real Estate Sales The February Report was publish on March 11, 2024 for the real estate sales for the month of February 2024. The data includes the average price per square meter for listings in the Kansai region in one data set. The Kansai region includes Wakayama, Osaka, Nara, Hyogo, Kyoto, and Shiga Prefectures. Data for Real Estate Sales will not included new construction. The Data will be Broken Down into Three Categories: Condominium Sales House Sales Land Sales Sub categories will include units sold and the number of new listings to hit the market. Renaissa Namba Tower (sold ..read more

Tips for making choices which are right for you Even though they are the same “home,” condominiums and detached houses are valued very differently. This will differ from person to person based on what those want in a home. We will clearly state the axis of judgment, and we would like you to consider which one is right for you. We believe there are three things we look for in a house. Older properties, even with new earthquake resistance, have a high collapse rate. The first is “safety against disasters.” 238 people died in the Noto Peninsula earthquake on January 31, 2024, 63% of them from cru ..read more

Recruit released the “SUUMO Kansai Edition 2024 Ranking of Towns to Live in,” a survey of 4,600 people aged 20-49 living in the Kansai region (Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga, and Wakayama prefectures). We looked at what kind of towns made the rankings and explored the appeal of these towns along with the results. Top 3 are “Umeda” (1st), “Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi” (2nd), and “Kobe-Sannomiya” (3rd) for 3 consecutive years Umeda,” a major metropolitan area, came in first, followed by Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi, a popular town in the Hanshin area, in second place, and Kobe-Sannomiya, the gateway to Kob ..read more

Original Article: 【顧客がネット銀行を利用すると言っているのですが……】ネット銀行の注意点とローン特約の見解 The other day I was asked, “A customer says he is applying for a loan on their own, in such a case, how should I proceed with a loan contingency?” There is no problem if the buyer chooses the lender and handles all the application procedures and negotiations with the financial institution by themselves. Therefore, there is no way to resist a customer who declares, “I will decide on the lender and do all the application procedures myself. Once approved, all you have to do is confirm the name and contact information of the loan offi ..read more

In the wake of a rapidly evolving global workforce landscape, countries are increasingly recognizing the potential benefits of attracting digital nomads – individuals who leverage technology to work remotely while traveling. Japan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, technological innovations, and bustling cities, has stepped into the forefront by introducing its Digital Nomad Visa, offering an enticing opportunity for remote workers worldwide. Let’s delve into what this visa entails and why it’s creating a buzz among the nomadic community. Understanding the Digital Nomad Visa: Japan’s Di ..read more