Solving the vacant house problem with local post offices!
The All Japan Real Estate Association and Japan Post have partnered to address the issue of vacant homes.
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The All Japan Real Estate Association (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Hiroaki Nakamura), a public interest incorporated association, has announced a partnership with Japan Post Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinya Koike) to enhance its consultation system for vacant homes through Japan Post's vacant home monitoring service.
This partnership will link Japan Post's "Vacant Home Watch Service," which conducts routine patrols and checks on vacant properties, with the association's "Zennichi Rabii Vacant Home Consultation Network," a consultation service for the distribution and utilization of vacant homes. This will create a more accessible and reliable support system for vacant homes for residents nationwide.
Background of the Partnership
Vacant homes are on the rise across the country, leading to problems such as collapse due to neglect, crime, and blight. Meanwhile, many property owners are unsure of where to turn for advice or how to manage their properties, often because they live far away.
To address this, Japan Post will monitor vacant homes, while the association will provide comprehensive support, from management to consultation on distribution and utilization, by introducing real estate agents who are knowledgeable about vacant homes across the country.
Main Details of the Partnership
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Customer Referrals | If a user of the "Vacant Home Watch Service" expresses a desire to sell or utilize their property, the association will introduce them to a "Vacant Home Support Member," a real estate agent specializing in vacant homes. |
Consultation System | We accept consultations on a wide range of topics, including inheritance, sale, rental, management, and short-term rentals. *Please note that we cannot guarantee an introduction to a real estate agent that will perfectly match every need. |
About the "Zennichi Rabii Vacant Home Consultation Network"
Many issues related to vacant homes stem from inheritance. We often hear from people, especially those living in urban areas, who say, "I don't know where to go for advice about my family's vacant home in the countryside."
In response, our association has established a community-focused consultation system that leverages our network of over 38,000 member real estate agents nationwide.
Please see the flowchart below for more information on the collaboration between the "Zennichi Rabii Vacant Home Consultation Network" and the "Vacant Home Watch Service."
