L&F Co., Ltd., operator of the nationwide vacant house management service "Nihon Akiya Support", launches "Vacant House Sale Support Service"

L&F Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Representative Director: Hisazumi Mori, hereinafter referred to as "L&F"), the operator of the nationwide network of vacant house management services "Nihon Akiya Support®", will launch the "Vacant House Sale Support Service" on June 12, 2026. This service is designed for individual customers considering selling their vacant properties, aiming to help them organize their pre-sale anxieties and questions, and connect them with "Akiya Supporters®", member stores of Nihon Akiya Support who are licensed real estate brokers.

In conjunction with this, L&F will also release "KASHI家", an AI appraisal and reference price simulation tool that utilizes AI to visualize the reference price and market responsiveness of vacant houses. By resolving the anxieties and information deficiencies of those considering selling vacant properties, L&F aims to promote the circulation of vacant houses.

The purpose of this service is to help vacant property owners organize the sales process, necessary procedures, and potential points requiring expert consultation before they consult with a real estate company. L&F is not a licensed real estate broker and does not engage in brokerage or agency for real estate sales or rentals. Actual real estate transaction tasks such as appraisals, brokerage contracts, sales activities, price negotiations, explanation of important matters, sales contracts, and handover will be conducted by approximately 250 "Akiya Supporters" nationwide who hold real estate broker licenses.

■ Background of Service Development and Provision

Amidst the growing issue of vacant houses nationwide, many vacant property owners face challenges when considering a sale, such as:

Uncertainty about the market price

Not knowing where to start

Numerous concerns regarding inheritance, registration, taxes, demolition, and remaining belongings

A psychological barrier to consulting directly with real estate companies

Vacant houses, unlike typical occupied residences, require consideration of a wide range of factors for sale, including building deterioration, remaining belongings, road access, rebuildability, inheritance registration, and the necessity of demolition. Consequently, owners attempting to make decisions alone may experience prolonged sales processes or miss opportunities to consult with appropriate experts.

Leveraging the knowledge accumulated through operating the nationwide vacant house management network "Nihon Akiya Support®", L&F is launching a new service to provide information organization and facilitate consultations with experts, enabling vacant property owners to begin their sales considerations with peace of mind.

■ Overview of the "Vacant House Sale Support Service"

The "Vacant House Sale Support Service" provides individual customers considering selling their vacant properties with L&F concierges who will help organize pre-sale anxieties and questions. If specific consultation regarding the sale of the vacant house is needed, the service will introduce a licensed real estate broker, an "Akiya Supporter".

Key support includes:

Answering general questions about selling vacant houses

Organizing the sales steps and overall schedule

Providing general guidance on necessary procedures and documents

Identifying potential issues that may require expert consultation

Introducing "Akiya Supporters", who are licensed real estate brokers

Facilitating and coordinating initial meetings

L&F does not handle real estate brokerage or agency, determine sale prices, negotiate terms, provide explanations of important matters, draft sales contracts, or execute contract closings. Specific appraisals, brokerage, sales activities, and contract practices related to the sale will be carried out by Akiya Supporters in accordance with the Real Estate Transaction Business Act and other relevant laws.

■ About AI Appraisal: Reference Price Simulation "KASHI家"

"KASHI家" is an AI appraisal and reference price simulation system specifically for detached vacant houses. Based on public data and other sources, the AI analyzes the vacant house's reference price and market responsiveness, visualizing key information needed in the early stages of sales consideration in an easy-to-understand format. Users can instantly check the reference price of their vacant house for free and anonymously online, and can also request an "AI Market Analysis & Price Report". *Personal information input is required to request the report.

The "AI Market Analysis & Price Report" primarily includes:

Reference price simulation for the vacant house

Market responsiveness simulation

Maintenance cost simulation if ownership is continued

Reference simulation for future market prices

This report is intended to provide reference information for sales consideration and does not guarantee actual sale prices or successful transactions. For actual sales, on-site inspections, document reviews, and detailed appraisals by a licensed real estate broker with whom a brokerage contract is concluded are necessary.

■ Service Flow and Role Division for Legal Compliance

Users input their vacant house information via the website (https://www.satei-kashika.com/), check the reference price online, or after requesting the "AI Market Analysis & Price Report", they can apply for the Vacant House Sale Support Service. After application, within the customer's private page, L&F concierges will organize the user's sales consideration status and steps, and respond to consultations. If necessary, they will introduce an "Akiya Supporter" (a licensed real estate broker) and coordinate the initial meeting. If the sale proceeds, a brokerage contract will be concluded between the user and the Akiya Supporter. The Akiya Supporter will then handle all real estate transaction tasks, including actual appraisals, sales activities, buyer correspondence, price negotiations, explanation of important matters, sales contracts, and handover. L&F will provide general information before sales consideration, organize steps, and identify potential issues requiring expert consultation, but will not engage in real estate brokerage or agency, determine sale prices, search for buyers, negotiate terms, provide explanations of important matters, draft sales contracts, execute contract closings, or make specific legal, tax, or registration judgments.

■ Service Overview

(Service Name) Vacant House Sale Support Service

https://xn--w8jvl3b6d9gz83xm5o0mc223e.jp/portal/akiya-baikyakusenka/

Launch Date: June 12, 2026

Target Audience: Individual owners considering selling vacant houses

Usage Fee: Free

Service Area: Nationwide (areas where Akiya Supporters are available)

Provider: L&F Co., Ltd.

*Brokerage fees upon successful sale based on a brokerage contract with an "Akiya Supporter", and actual costs such as stamp duty and registration fees for the sales contract, will be borne by the user. Additionally, separate fees will apply for services such as demolition, removal of belongings, renovations, surveys, and expert consultations, based on contracts with the respective businesses and experts.

(Service Name) AI Appraisal: Reference Price Simulation "KASHI家"

Launch Date: June 12, 2026

Target Audience: Individual owners considering selling vacant houses

Usage Fee: Free

Service Area: Nationwide *Some areas, such as remote islands, may not be supported.

Provider: L&F Co., Ltd.

About L&F Co., Ltd.

L&F aims to solve social issues related to real estate and housing unique to an aging society, under the theme of "Bringing joy to everyone involved in real estate and housing." The company develops and operates services for real estate owners and related businesses.

"Nihon Akiya Support", launched in 2015, has grown into a vacant house management specialized brand uniquely deployed across all 47 prefectures as an independent vacant house management specialist, and is a vacant house