What do you do if you inherit a property that cannot be rebuilt? [Survey Results Announcement]

Background and Purpose of the Survey on Responses to Inheriting Properties That Cannot Be Rebuilt For those who have inherited a "property that cannot be rebuilt" in real estate inheritance, whether to manage it or sell it is one of the most troubling issues. When one finds themselves in the position of inheriting such a property, many are at a loss, wondering whether to "renovate and continue to utilize it" or "let it go, and if selling, who to consult." It is not uncommon for general real estate companies without specialized know-how to be unable to provide advice on utilization methods or exit strategies. Therefore, Dream Planning Co., Ltd. (Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture / Representative Director: Mikito Takahashi), which operates the real estate problem-solving website Fudosan Kaitori Center, conducted a survey targeting individuals interested in real estate (valid responses: 289 people) on "what to do if you inherit a property that cannot be rebuilt." [Request for Citation and Reproduction of Data] When using the survey results and images from this release, please include a link to the Fudosan Kaitori Center's URL (https://dream-plan.com/fudosan/saikenfuka-inheritance-survey/) where the survey results are published. No permission from our company is required for publication. Survey on Properties That Cannot Be Rebuilt: Respondent Attributes (Valid Responses: 289 cases) ■ Gender Composition Male: 179 people (approx. 62%) Female: 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 What do you do if you inherit a property that cannot be rebuilt? What do you do if you inherit a property that cannot be rebuilt? 1st place: Consult a real estate agent for immediate sale 103/289 35.6% 2nd place: Hold temporarily and consider later whether to sell or utilize. 59/289 20.4% 3rd place: Consult an architect or consultant for utilization methods 36/289 12.5% 4th place: Have it sold before inheritance 24/289 8.3% 5th place: Renounce inheritance 21/289 7.3% 6th place: Renovate and rent out 19/289 6.6% 7th place: Stuck and unable to act 14/289 4.8% 8th place: Demolish and clear the land for a home garden, storage, or other uses 11/289 3.8% 9th place: Change only the owner's name and neglect 2/289 0.7% Valid responses: 289 cases (single answer) The survey results revealed that when inheriting properties that cannot be rebuilt, responses are polarized between "early disposal" and "holding off on decision" due to concerns about being burdened with the property. "Consult a real estate agent for immediate sale" ranked 1st with 35.6%, and "Hold temporarily and consider later whether to sell or utilize" ranked 2nd with 20.4%, with these two points dominating the top positions. This is thought to reflect respondents' high concerns about the difficulty of maintaining properties with usage restrictions and the risk of them becoming "negative assets" that incur unnecessary taxes and management costs. For those interested in the opinions of those who chose each option, we will now introduce the details of comments from those who chose 1st to 5th place. 1st place: Consult a real estate agent for immediate sale 103/289 35.6% The top choice was "consult a real estate agent for immediate sale," which suggests a strong desire to avoid the risk of being burdened with unused real estate. Comments frequently included sentiments like "paying fixed asset tax continuously is the most undesirable situation" and "it seems like it will become a negative legacy, so I want to deal with it quickly." It appears that many prioritize seeking professional help to quickly convert it into cash and dispose of it as soon as possible, rather than exploring utilization strategies. ★ ★ "Since I don't have the know-how to utilize it myself, I would first consult a specialized real estate agent to ask how much it might sell for or if there are any utilization methods. Continuously paying fixed asset tax by leaving it as is is the most undesirable situation." 30s, Male "Since I don't have the knowledge or know-how to utilize it myself, I would immediately consult a specialized real estate agent to sell it if I inherited it. Considering the risk of continuously paying fixed asset tax and the hassle of management, I think it's wise to dispose of it quickly, even if it's for a slightly lower price." 30s, Male "If I inherited a property that cannot be rebuilt, I would first consider the best option while consulting with an expert. Although I am anxious about simply holding onto it, depending on the location and demand, renovation or rental utilization is possible."