Who do you consult for acquiring ground lease right properties? [Survey Results Announcement]

Background and Purpose of the Survey on Ground Lease Right Properties Ground lease right properties, while having asset value, come with unique difficulties in inheritance and acquisition, such as complex property rights, tax procedures, and adjustments with lessees. However, when one becomes involved, there is a lack of sufficient information available regarding specific countermeasures and consultation sources like 'who to consult first and how to resolve the issue.' Therefore, Dream Planning Inc. (Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture / Representative Director: Mikito Takahashi), through its real estate problem-solving website Fudosan Kaitori Center, conducted a survey targeting individuals interested in real estate (289 valid responses) on their thoughts regarding the disadvantages of acquiring ground lease rights. [Request regarding citation and reproduction of data] When using the survey results and images from this release, please include a link to the Fudosan Kaitori Center URL (https://dream-plan.com/fudosan/sokochi-consultation-survey/) where the survey results are published. No permission from our company is required for publication. Ground Lease Survey: Respondent Attributes (289 valid responses) ■ Gender Composition Men: 179 people (approx. 62%) Women: 110 people (approx. 38%) ■ Age Group Composition 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 above: 0 people (0%) ■ Survey Period 2025.7.28-2026.2.1 Who do you consult if you are acquiring ground lease right properties? 1st place: Real Estate Company 176/289 60.9% 2nd place: Lawyer 82/289 28.4% 3rd place: Search on SNS or the Internet 70/289 24.2% 4th place: Inheritance Consultant 57/289 19.7% 4th place: Family or Relatives 57/289 19.7% 6th place: Tax Accountant 45/289 15.6% 7th place: Judicial Scrivener 38/289 13.1% 8th place: Don't know who to consult 30/289 10.4% 9th place: Investor Peers 13/289 4.5% 10th place: Do not consult 7/289 2.4% *Total responses 575 Respondents 289 (multiple answers allowed) Who are the consultants and why when buying or inheriting ground lease right properties? Next, we introduce comments from those who chose 1st to 5th place. 1st place: Real Estate Company 176/289 60.9% 'Real estate company' was chosen by approximately 61%, more than 60% of respondents, as a consultation source when buying or inheriting ground lease rights. Many respondents felt that because it is a highly specialized type of real estate, they first want to consult with a professional to understand the current situation, such as 'I want to consult a real estate company first to confirm market value and liquidity,' 'I want this to be the entry point to learn about market value and transaction flows,' or 'Since it's a special type of real estate, I first want to consult a real estate company knowledgeable about ground lease rights.' From there, they want to proceed carefully with other experts like lawyers and tax accountants. ★ ★ 'If I were to buy or inherit a ground lease right property, I would first consult a real estate company to confirm market value and liquidity, then a lawyer or judicial scrivener to confirm legal rights and contractual risks. Furthermore, I would consult a tax accountant for tax matters related to inheritance and property valuation, to organize the overall picture for peace of mind. In addition, the opinions of investor peers who have actual experience in ground lease investment would be valuable as practical insights. Consulting family and relatives is also essential, and it's important to share policies in advance to avoid disputes.' (40s, Male) 'When buying or inheriting ground lease rights, I think it's safer to consult with a specialist rather than making decisions alone. Consulting a real estate company first is often the entry point to understanding market value and transaction flows, and confirming with a lawyer for inheritance and contract matters provides reassurance. If taxes are involved, consulting a tax accountant can provide concrete simulations of inheritance tax and property tax burdens.' (30s, Female) 'Since ground lease rights are a special type of real estate, I first want to consult a real estate company knowledgeable about ground lease rights. Also, in case of disputes over rights or legal issues, I would consult a lawyer; for taxes like inheritance tax, a tax accountant; and an inheritance consultant for overall advice. I want to make comprehensive decisions after hearing opinions from each specialist.' (40s, Female) 2nd place: Lawyer 82/289 28.4% 'Lawyer' was chosen as the 2nd place. 'Especially regarding contractual relationships with lessees and renewal procedures,'