How much does it cost to move in?
It really depends on cases and conditions, but in general, tenants need to pay the following costs to move in;For example, if you move in a rental unit with the conditions as below;
The estimate would be;
1st Month Rent on Daily Basis | ¥50,000 |
1st Month Management Fee on Daily Basis | ¥2,500 |
2nd Month Rent | ¥100,000 |
2nd Month Management Fee | ¥5,000 |
Key Money | ¥100,000 |
Deposit | ¥100,000 |
Agency Fee | ¥108,000 |
Guarantee Fee (50% plan) | ¥52,500 |
Renter Insurance Premium | ¥20,000 |
Key-lock Changing Fee | ¥15,000 |
Estimate | ¥553,000 |
What is management fee?
Management fee or maintenance fee is the monthly fee to maintain common areas such as the lobby of building, corridors, elevators, etc. and caretaker's cost if any.The fee does not include utility fees.What is key money?
Key money is non-refundable money given to landlords upfront.What is deposit?
Deposit is refundable money given to management firms or landlords upfront.What is agency fee?
Agency fee is to be charged by the real estate agents at the time of closing the deals.What is guarantee fee?
For those who don’t have the joint guarantor, there is a system available that some companies, what we call “Guarantor Company” or “Guarantee Company, will act as the joint guarantor upon the fee that is usually 50% up to 100% of the rent and the maintenance fee, and a ¥10,000 annual renewal fee (the fee varies from company to company).What is renter insurance premium?
Every tenant has to purchase a comprehensive renter insurance premium that covers damages against rental unit, building, landlord, relative parties, your belongings, yourself, etc. during the lease term.It is usually designated by the management firm or the landlord.What is key-lock changing fee?
Key-lock changing fee or replacement fee is to be charged upfront in some cases.What do your agents act for me in looking for a rental unit?
Our agents assist you to finalize the lease contract through the entire processes from the beginning of search to your move-in.What is joint guarantor?
Joint guarantor co-signs the lease contract for the singer and is fully responsible for any liabilities specified in the contract.What is cleaning fee?
Cleaning fee is the cost to clean the rental units after the tenants move out.What is lease term?
Basically 2 years.Can I terminate the contract before the expiry of the lease?
Yes, you can.What is the difference between individual and corporate contract?
Individual contract means that an individual person is the one who signs the lease contract.Do you offer rental furniture and appliances?
Yes, we do.What kind of documents need to be prepared?
Basically, the following items need to be prepared by respective parties;■ Individual Signer
・ Copy of IDs
・ Copy of Income Statement (e.g.; Tax Withholding Slip, Latest 3-month Payment Slips, Bank Statement, etc.)
・ Copy of Employment Certificate (e.g.; Offer Letter, Employment Contract, Certified Letter from Company, etc.)
・ Original Certificate of Residence (The ward office where you live in or those branches issue it for you.)
・ Original Certificate of Registered Seal Impression or Signature (If required)
■ Corporate Signer
・ Statement of Financial Accounts
・ Original Certificate of Corporate Registration
・ Original Certificate of Registered Seal Impression
・ Company Brochure
■ Cohabitant (in case of Non-Japanese)
・ Copy of IDs
・ Original Certificate of Residence (The ward office where you live in or those branches issue it for you.)
■ Cohabitant (in case of Japanese)
・ Copy of IDs
・ Original Certificate of Residence (住民票)
■ Joint Guarantor (Co-signer)
・ Copy of IDs
・ Original Certificate of Residence (住民票)
・ Original Certificate of Registered Seal Impression
■ Emergency Contact Person
・ No documents required but the basic information such as name, address, birth date, work place, phone number, etc.