[3 Branches Open Simultaneously] "Problem Property" Specialist AlbaLink Opens Niigata, Toyama, and Yamaguchi Branches Simultaneously!

AlbaLink Inc. (AlbaLink), headquartered in Koto Ward, Tokyo, and led by President Kenji Kawata, which develops a business of buying and reselling vacant homes, announces that it will open and commence operations of three new branches – Niigata, Toyama, and Yamaguchi – simultaneously on July 1, 2026 (Wed).

This expansion will bring our total number of business locations nationwide to 27. Moving forward, we will leverage our specialized know-how in the distribution and utilization of difficult-to-handle real estate, along with our nationwide network, to discover new value in vacant homes and problem properties that are difficult for other companies to handle, thereby contributing to the resolution of vacant home issues and the preservation of living environments in each region.

Background of the Openings

The number of vacant homes in Japan has reached a record high of approximately 9 million units, with a vacancy rate of 13.8%, marking a new record (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, "2023 Housing and Land Survey"), and this has become a serious social issue. Vacant homes left unmanaged and neglected pose "disaster prevention and crime prevention concerns" due to the risk of collapse from aging structures and arson, lead to "environmental and sanitary deterioration" from pest infestations and illegal dumping of garbage, and further cause "deterioration of scenery and landscape," thereby weakening the vitality of the entire local community and becoming a serious problem in various areas.

In light of this situation, AlbaLink, with its mission of "Zero vacant homes by 2100," is expanding its real estate distribution and revitalization business nationwide. We are working to solve the vacant home problem by actively purchasing "problem vacant homes" that are difficult for general real estate companies to handle, such as properties with belongings left behind or those involved in incidents, and reselling them to individual investors.

The prefectures of Niigata, Toyama, and Yamaguchi, where new branches are being established, are all regions that have long struggled with high vacancy rates exceeding the national average. By establishing bases with a strong local presence, we will provide speedy on-site inspections and peace of mind through face-to-face interactions, serving as a receptive channel for "problem vacant homes" that have been left unattended due to a lack of consultation options, and contributing to the sustainable development of each community.

<Properties Purchased by Our Company to Date>

Rural dilapidated houses, garbage-filled homes, properties with building restrictions

Overview of Each Branch

[Niigata Branch]

Postal Code: 950-0087

Address: Park Niigata Higashiodori Bldg. 302, 2-3-28 Higashiodori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture

Phone: 025-383-8210 FAX: 025-383-8211

Comment from Branch Manager

Niigata Prefecture faces the rich natural beauty of the Sea of Japan, but on the other hand, due to the harsh climate unique to heavy snowfall regions, we have seen many properties that suffer significant damage even after being left vacant for just one year. I strongly feel that my mission is to connect the cherished family homes and the sentiments of parents passed down through inheritance to future generations without letting them fade. I myself spent four years in Niigata during my university days. I want to greatly invigorate this beloved land of Niigata, where I felt the beauty of the four seasons firsthand, through business. Fortunately, our company is already collaborating with four municipalities in Niigata (Joetsu City, Sanjo City, Ojiya City, and Yahiko Village). We will work in step with the municipalities and strive to become a cornerstone in achieving our company's mission of "Zero vacant homes by 2100."

[Toyama Branch]

Postal Code: 930-0858

Address: D Tower Toyama 401, 9-5 Ushijima-cho, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture

Phone: 076-411-7920 FAX: 076-411-7921

Comment from Branch Manager

"Giving back to my beloved hometown, Toyama, with the highest level of skill." Driven by this strong desire, I have been in charge of real estate revitalization in various parts of the country and have achieved top sales and top branch manager results within the company nationwide. With the opening of the Toyama branch, the time has finally come to give shape to that determination.

Toyama Prefecture has a high homeownership rate and large floor areas for houses. However, when they become vacant, they face unique challenges such as "high demolition costs" and "risk of collapse due to heavy winter snowfall."

Our company collaborates with Namerikawa City, where we have addressed local issues, such as revitalizing a former department store into a satellite office. From now on, based at the Toyama branch, we will generously apply our accumulated know-how and revitalize even problem vacant homes that other companies have refused, turning them into valuable real estate. We will do our utmost to resolve the anxieties of local residents and contribute to Toyama's bright future.

[Yamaguchi Branch]

Postal Code: 754-0014

Address: Asahi Seimei Ogori Bldg. 4F, 2-7 Takasago-cho, Ogori, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Phone: 083-902-6581 FAX: 083-902-6582

Comment from Branch Manager

Yamaguchi Prefecture records one of the highest vacancy rates in the country, which is a major challenge for the region. While coastal areas like Suo Oshima and Tsunoshima are bustling tourist destinations, the vacant home problem is becoming increasingly severe, especially in mountainous areas, due to depopulation. We have received numerous inquiries from owners who are anxious because they do not know how to dispose of their family homes or real estate.

Our company has signed a "Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement on Promoting the Distribution of Vacant Homes" with Hagi City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and we aim to expand our circle of regional contribution to even more areas, with the newly established Yamaguchi branch as our base.

Even for properties with difficult conditions, we will sincerely stand by our customers with a shared perspective, and even for properties that owners are about to give up on, thinking "I can't let this go," we believe in their potential more than anyone else.

We will sincerely contribute to the future of this town by meticulously resolving the real estate challenges faced by the people of Yamaguchi, one by one.

Company Profile

Company Name: AlbaLink Inc.

Address: BESIDE KIBA 3F, 2-17-16 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0042

Representative: Kenji Kawata

Main Phone Number: 03-6458-8135

Official Website: https://albalink.co.jp/ Official Note: https://note.com/albalink_company Service for Solving Problems with Problem Properties and Troubled Properties "Wakearipro": https://wakearipro.com/ Service for Solving Problems Specializing in Vacant Homes "Akiya Kaitoritai": https://akiya-kaitoritai.com/ Real Estate Investment Information Media "Real Estate Investment no Mori": https://2do-3.com/for-beginners/