Triiku, Town Life, Broad Enterprise, and SocioFuture Join National Vacant House Countermeasure Consortium
Four companies—Triiku, Town Life, Broad Enterprise, and SocioFuture—have joined the National Vacant House Countermeasure Consortium to address the issue of increasing vacant properties in Japan.
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According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of vacant houses in Japan reached a record high of 9 million, with a vacancy rate of 13.8%. Vacant house issues span diverse fields such as inheritance, demolition, sales, and utilization, making them difficult for local governments to handle alone. Consequently, this consortium was established to foster collaboration among businesses, academic institutions, and local governments.
The four new members will leverage their specialized expertise and business foundations to promote owner support, facilitate problem-solving in public-private-academic partnerships, and encourage the circulation of vacant houses. The consortium aims to contribute to regional revitalization as a 'co-creation vacant house platform.'
Key Activities:
- Seminars and consultations for property owners
- Seminars and consultations for government officials
- Research and surveys on vacant house issues
- Business matching among participating companies
Company Comments (Summary):
- Triiku (Koiki Ikegami): Vacant house issues are problems of 'stalled decision-making.' We aim for solutions by acting on-site and creating systems.
- Town Life (Keiichiro Itagaki): Through 'Town Life Vacant House Solution,' we aim to turn 'negative property' into positive assets.
- Broad Enterprise (Masaki Shinbe): Through 'BRO-ZERO,' we help solve financing issues and enhance property value.
- SocioFuture (Motoaki Okumura): Focusing on supporting the child generation inheriting family homes.
FAQ
How many new companies have joined the National Vacant House Countermeasure Consortium?
Four companies: Triiku Co., Ltd., Townlife Co., Ltd., Broad Enterprise Co., Ltd., and SocioFuture Co., Ltd.
What is the purpose of establishing the National Vacant House Countermeasure Consortium?
The purpose is to share knowledge among specialized business companies, academic organizations, and local governments, and to promote concrete solutions to the vacant house problem through collaboration between industry, academia, and government.
What is the latest status of vacant houses according to the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications survey?
According to the 'Reiwa 5 Housing and Land Statistics Survey,' the number of vacant houses nationwide is 9 million, with a vacancy rate of 13.8%, the highest level ever.
What are some specific examples of vacant house countermeasures by the new participating companies?
Examples include the provision of 'BRO-ZERO,' which solves funding issues for real estate owners, and 'Townlife Vacant House Solutions,' which offers comprehensive consultations on vacant houses.
What are the specific activities of the consortium?
The consortium conducts seminars for owners and administrators, provides consultation services, conducts research and surveys on vacant houses, and facilitates business matching among participating companies.