What to do when inheriting ground lease? [Survey Results Announcement]

[Request Regarding Citation and Reproduction of Data] When using the survey results and images from this release, please include a link to URUHOME (https://uruhome.net/sokochi-inheritance-survey/), which publishes the survey results. No permission from our company is required for publication. Background and Purpose of the Survey on Ground Lease Inheritance Unlike general freehold land (such as undeveloped land), ground lease is often difficult to use or sell freely, and property rights tend to be complex. Therefore, URUHOME conducted a survey targeting individuals interested in real estate (valid responses: 289 people) on the theme of "What to do if you plan to inherit ground lease?" and asked for their opinions. [Survey Overview] - Target Audience: "Individuals interested in real estate" - Valid Responses: 289 people - Gender of Respondents: Female 110 people (approx. 38%) / Male 179 people (approx. 62%) - Age of Respondents: 20s 52 people (18.0%) / 30s 97 people (33.6%) / 40s 81 people (28.0%) / 50s 45 people (15.6%) / 60s 14 people (4.8%) / 70s and older 0 people (0%) - Survey Organizer: Dream Planning Co., Ltd. - Survey Method: Internet questionnaire survey - Survey Period: 2025.7.28 - 2026.2.1 Male respondents accounted for approximately 60%. It is inferred that men currently tend to have a relatively high interest in topics such as real estate and asset management. What to do if you plan to inherit ground lease? What to do if you plan to inherit ground lease? First, to grasp the general direction when planning to inherit ground lease, respondents were asked to choose from three options: "Inherit," "Not yet decided (hold)," and "Do not inherit." Inherit: 136 cases (47.1%) Not yet decided: 122 cases (42.2%) Do not inherit: 31 cases (10.7%) *Total: 289 cases (100.0%) As a result, 47.1% of respondents answered "Inherit," citing "stable income" as the main reason. Many also seem to consider it a benefit that they can sell to the leaseholder in the future when the timing is right. On the other hand, approximately 42.2% of respondents answered "Do not inherit," tending to view "trouble avoidance" and "hassle" as risks. In addition, for "Not yet decided" (approx. 42.2%), there was a comment stating, "It is safe to consult with specialists such as lawyers and real estate companies to consider countermeasures," which clearly indicates a strong demand for necessary information and expert advice for decision-making. What to do if you inherit ground lease? Specifically? What to do if you inherit ground lease? Specifically? Next, we asked those who answered "Inherit," "Not yet decided," or "Do not inherit" regarding ground lease inheritance what they would specifically do if they were to inherit ground lease. The results were as follows: 1st place: Consult a specialist. : 76 cases (26.3%) 2nd place: Hold as is and earn ground rent income: 66 cases (22.8%) 3rd place: Don't really know, but inherit for now: 26 cases (9.0%) 4th place: Propose a sale to the leaseholder: 23 cases (8.0%) 5th place: Based on yield, etc.: 22 cases (7.6%) 6th place: Sell to a real estate agent, etc.: 21 cases (7.3%) 7th place: Consult with family and relatives. : 21 cases (7.3%) 8th place: Have it sold before inheritance: 20 cases (6.9%) 9th place: Consider inheritance abandonment. : 9 cases (3.1%) 10th place: Not interested, so leave it to chance: 3 cases (1.0%) 11th place: Transfer to other heirs: 2 cases (0.7%) 1st place: "Consult a specialist" (26.3%) A characteristic of those who answered "Not yet decided, want to consult a specialist" (ranked 1st) is that many consider discussions with specialists and other heirs necessary, not only because of ground lease problems but also due to inheritance-specific problems and knowledge requirements. ★ ★ "Holding to earn ground rent income is an option, but considering the relationship with the leaseholder and future conversion to undeveloped land, the response is complex. Tax burden and the intentions of heirs are also involved, so it is realistic to make the optimal decision while consulting with specialists. Inheritance is not the end, but the 'real start' of rights adjustment and asset management. (Male, 40s)" "There are multiple options, such as holding, selling to the leaseholder, or selling to a third party. While a decrease in inheritance tax valuation amount is advantageous for tax measures, there are also difficulties in converting to cash and negotiation risks. Alongside family discussions, it should be decided by consulting real estate and legal specialists. (Male, 20s)"