Approximately 28% of people have experienced concerns about dirt, cracks, and fading on rental property exteriors. Approximately 39% have experienced deciding not to rent due to exterior/facade issues.
A survey of 300 rental property residents found that about 28% were concerned about exterior conditions like dirt, cracks, and fading, while about 39% had decided against renting a property due to its exterior appearance. This highlights the significant role of a property's facade in rental decisions.
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■ How much do you care about the exterior of rental properties?
When searching for a rental property, factors like floor plan, rent, and distance from the station often come to mind.
However, the condition of a building's "exterior wall" and "facade" might be a surprisingly influential factor in the decision to rent.
Cracks or fading on exterior walls can lead to concerns about management status and building safety, can't they?
Therefore, in collaboration with Akebono Co., Ltd., we conducted an online survey targeting 300 men and women nationwide who had previously responded that they "have lived in a rental apartment or condominium." The survey focused on "Perceptions of Exterior Aging in Rental Property Selection.".
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"Perceptions of Exterior Aging in Rental Property Selection" Survey Overview
Survey Method: Internet-based questionnaire
Survey Period: March 24, 2026 – April 1, 2026
Target Respondents: Nationwide men and women who previously responded "have lived in a rental apartment or condominium."
Valid Responses: 300 samples
Survey Questions:
Question 1: During property viewings or searches, have you ever been concerned about dirt, cracks, or fading on the exterior walls?
Question 2: How did you feel at that time? (Multiple selections allowed)
Question 3: Have you ever decided not to rent a property, despite good conditions, due to aging exterior walls/facade?
Question 4: Please explain why you decided not to rent despite good conditions.
Question 5: How would you feel if the building's exterior walls were repainted cleanly after you moved in?
Question 6: Please explain why.
※In principle, values are rounded to the second decimal place, so the total may not be 100%.
■ 28.0% responded that they have "experienced concerns" about dirt, cracks, or fading on exterior walls
First, we asked if respondents had experienced concerns about dirt, cracks, or fading on exterior walls during property viewings or searches.
