[How old is too old for a used home?] Survey of 300 respondents

Survey of 300 people on used homes: 42.0% (126 people) say it depends on the condition. The most common acceptable age is 6-10 years (22.3%, 67 people), with 55.3% (166 people) willing to accept homes up to 15 years old. The primary concern is seismic resistance (74.7%, 224 people). AZWAY Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Azumi Iguchi) conducted a survey on the intentions, concerns, and decision-making factors regarding the purchase of used homes. Regarding the approach to considering used homes, the most common response was that it depends on the condition (42.0%, 126 people). This was followed by prioritizing location even if the building is somewhat old (30.7%, 92 people), indicating that a comprehensive judgment based on property condition and location is more mainstream than the newness of the building. The acceptable building age is mostly 6-10 years (22.3%, 67 people) and 11-15 years (21.3%, 64 people), with 55.3% (166 people) willing to accept homes up to 15 years old. On the other hand, concerns about older used homes center on seismic resistance (74.7%, 224 people), followed by roof leaks/corrosion/structural deterioration (68.0%, 204 people), and aging plumbing/electrical wiring (64.3%, 193 people), showing that anxieties are concentrated on structure, deterioration, and infrastructure. Regarding conditions for considering a property 10 years older than desired, 38.0% (114 people) said they cannot decide based on price discount alone. However, among those who do decide based on discounts, 20% off (19.7%, 59 people) and 30% off (18.0%, 54 people) were the top responses, suggesting that convincing evidence (condition, seismic safety, inspections) combined with price adjustments is the key to decision-making. Survey Overview: Questionnaire on Used Homes Target: Men and women from their teens to 70s and older Period: January 15, 2026 - January 19, 2026 Method: Internet survey Respondents: 300 people *Totals may not equal 100% for multiple-choice questions. Respondent Attributes Gender: Female 70.7% (212), Male 29.0% (87), Other 0.3% (1) Age: Teens 1.0% (3), 20s 21.0% (63), 30s 38.7% (116), 40s 22.7% (68), 50s 11.7% (35), 60s 4.3% (13), 70s+ 0.7% (2) Household Composition: Couple/Partner + Child 47.0% (141), Couple/Partner 20.7% (62), Single 14.0% (42), Living with parents/grandparents (no children) 10.7% (32), Single parent + child 4.0% (12), Living with parents/grandparents (with children) 2.0% (6), Other 1.7% (5) Current Housing: Rental (Apartment/Condo) 36.0% (108), Owned (New) 31.7% (95), Owned (Used) 15.7% (47), Parents' home 10.7% (32), Rental (Detached) 3.3% (10), Company housing/dorm 1.3% (4), Other 1.3% (4) Survey Summary: - 42.0% (126) say it depends on the condition. - Most acceptable age is 6-10 years (22.3%, 67); 55.3% (166) accept up to 15 years. - 38.0% (114) cannot decide based on discount alone for properties 10 years older than desired. - Top condition for accepting older homes is renovated water facilities (73.0%, 219). - Main concerns: Seismic resistance (74.7%, 224), roof leaks/corrosion/structural deterioration (68.0%, 204). - Images of used homes: 60.7% (182) mention low cost, 56.0% (168) mention renovation/remodeling. [Result 1] Approach to purchasing a used home: 42.0% (126) say it depends on the condition.