Real Estate in Japan

Renting is never an easy task especially if the country is one you are unfamiliar with. Tokyo is a city where property value has skyrocketed so steep you would consider yourself lucky to even just afford a single room for your budget. Apartment Tokyo has to offer varies for the people who are looking to rent as a foreigner is over turned off from a rental place. Try not to be too overwhelmed with the difficulties to find you an apartment as the apartment Tokyo offers are usually for Japanese that the home owner could trust and communicate with.

The basic contract to adhere for rentals in Tokyo would demand a minimum of two months deposit that would only be refundable partly which depends on the courtesy of the owner. An additional of a month’s rent is paid off to the agents to cover up the cost of insurance, a guarantor and key money that is a custom to be presented to the home owner as a gift which is traditionally called ‘reikin’ in the Japanese language.

As Tokyo is the hub of activity in the country, it would be almost close to impossible to find for a house that would not demand a deposit. Main areas in Tokyo such as Shirokane, Ginza, Shibuya or Azabu would provide you closer city life but at a much steep price. Surburban areas such as Yamanote or Ueno that are situated close enough with a commuting distance to the city center would provide you with a more affordable offers.

Unlike certain countries, an apartment around Tokyo would not come furnished therefore it would require extra money to get in the elemental furniture’s such as a bed, a cupboard and a dresser for your usage. If you are not looking to spend a long term here than perhaps the concept of a ‘gaijin house’ or loosely translated as a guesthouse would seem more inviting.

The best part of this offer is that there’s no headache of a full rental contract and you would have yourself a fully furnished apartment, this at the same cost yet with much lesser hassle. It proves to be an easier affair as you would not be bound by contract and the only worries would be utilities bill and the rent. However, the only thing you would need to worry about a ‘gaijin house’ would be the environment and safety. Be sure to scout the place before rushing into matters.