Joint Promotion of the 'Sympathetic Pet-Cohabitation Rental Housing' Project in Four Major Metropolitan Areas: From 'Pet-Friendly' to 'Pet-Cohabitation'. Building a New Rental Standard for the Mutual Happiness of People and Pets through Expert Screening and Support
Sanyo Homes, JPMC, and WAG SPACE have announced a joint project to promote 'Sympathetic Pet-Cohabitation Rental Housing' in four major metropolitan areas. This initiative shifts the paradigm from merely allowing pets to actively supporting a cohesive living environment with expert screening, IoT solutions, and post-move-in support.
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Sanyo Homes Corporation (hereinafter "Sanyo Homes"), JPMC Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "JPMC"), and WAG SPACE LLC (hereinafter "WAG SPACE") will jointly promote the "Sympathetic Pet-Cohabitation Rental Housing" project (hereinafter "this project"), which resonates with pet owners, in the four major metropolitan areas of the Tokyo metropolitan area, Chukyo area, Kinki area, and Fukuoka area.
[Background and Purpose of This Project]
Currently, the number of dogs and cats kept in Japan exceeds the number of children under the age of 15, and pets have established their status as "members of the family". However, "pet-friendly" properties are still scarce in the rental housing market, and there is a severe shortage of properties that respond to the pressing issues faced by owners, such as the acceptance of multiple pets and large dogs, ensuring safety while away from home, and the burden of utility costs due to continuous use of air conditioning.
Furthermore, even if a property is "pet-friendly", it merely "permits" the keeping of pets under the lease agreement, and the reality is that clear breeding regulations and management systems are not in place. This has become a social issue, causing trouble among tenants (pet owners and non-pet owners) and disputes over repair costs upon moving out.
To respond to these social issues and diversifying lifestyles, Sanyo Homes and JPMC, which have strengths in property development and operation, and WAG SPACE, which specializes in pet management, have partnered. Through pre-move-in screening, post-move-in breeding support, and creating a culture of mutual understanding among tenants, they will proactively prevent trouble and prepare a comfortable living environment for both people and pets.
Furthermore, an IoT environment will be prepared to resolve the "anxiety over ensuring safety while away from home" that owners have regarding their pets. Additionally, an energy management system that suppresses the burden of utility costs due to the continuous use of air conditioning will be introduced, improving the added value of rental properties, achieving "differentiation" from other properties, and realizing "long-term stable operation" by continuing to be chosen.
[Features of This Project]
1. "Sympathetic Pet-Cohabitation Rental Housing" that Gains Empathy from Owners, Not Just "Pet-Friendly"
What this project offers is "Sympathetic Pet-Cohabitation Rental Housing" (*trademark registration pending by WAG SPACE), which draws a line from "pet-friendly rental housing" that merely permits keeping pets, or "installation-type pet-cohabitation rental housing" that merely has facilities such as pet foot-washing areas.
In the "Sympathetic Pet-Cohabitation Rental Housing", we provide services specialized for the rental management of pet cohabitation. Utilizing the expertise of WAG SPACE, screening by experts (including "pet acceptance screening", which examines the pet breeding situation, etc.) is conducted at the time of moving in, and trouble response by pet experts is provided even after moving in. By providing the "peace of mind" of having an ally with specialized knowledge of pets, we maximize owner satisfaction and build a comfortable living environment where all tenants are understanding of each other.
[Background and Purpose of This Project]
Currently, the number of dogs and cats kept in Japan exceeds the number of children under the age of 15, and pets have established their status as "members of the family". However, "pet-friendly" properties are still scarce in the rental housing market, and there is a severe shortage of properties that respond to the pressing issues faced by owners, such as the acceptance of multiple pets and large dogs, ensuring safety while away from home, and the burden of utility costs due to continuous use of air conditioning.
Furthermore, even if a property is "pet-friendly", it merely "permits" the keeping of pets under the lease agreement, and the reality is that clear breeding regulations and management systems are not in place. This has become a social issue, causing trouble among tenants (pet owners and non-pet owners) and disputes over repair costs upon moving out.
To respond to these social issues and diversifying lifestyles, Sanyo Homes and JPMC, which have strengths in property development and operation, and WAG SPACE, which specializes in pet management, have partnered. Through pre-move-in screening, post-move-in breeding support, and creating a culture of mutual understanding among tenants, they will proactively prevent trouble and prepare a comfortable living environment for both people and pets.
Furthermore, an IoT environment will be prepared to resolve the "anxiety over ensuring safety while away from home" that owners have regarding their pets. Additionally, an energy management system that suppresses the burden of utility costs due to the continuous use of air conditioning will be introduced, improving the added value of rental properties, achieving "differentiation" from other properties, and realizing "long-term stable operation" by continuing to be chosen.
[Features of This Project]
1. "Sympathetic Pet-Cohabitation Rental Housing" that Gains Empathy from Owners, Not Just "Pet-Friendly"
What this project offers is "Sympathetic Pet-Cohabitation Rental Housing" (*trademark registration pending by WAG SPACE), which draws a line from "pet-friendly rental housing" that merely permits keeping pets, or "installation-type pet-cohabitation rental housing" that merely has facilities such as pet foot-washing areas.
In the "Sympathetic Pet-Cohabitation Rental Housing", we provide services specialized for the rental management of pet cohabitation. Utilizing the expertise of WAG SPACE, screening by experts (including "pet acceptance screening", which examines the pet breeding situation, etc.) is conducted at the time of moving in, and trouble response by pet experts is provided even after moving in. By providing the "peace of mind" of having an ally with specialized knowledge of pets, we maximize owner satisfaction and build a comfortable living environment where all tenants are understanding of each other.