Foreigners guide to everything you need to know about renting a new apartment or house in Japan: what affects cost, what to look out for, & how to not be scammed by your agent!

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🎞🎞RELATED VIDEOS & INFO🎞🎞🎞
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-What is the cost breakdown for getting a new apartment in Japan? Check it out!
For moving to the INAKA: [ Ссылка ]
For moving to a larger CITY [ Ссылка ]

- BIG THANKS to "RYOGAKUCHO" The YouTuber we studied mostly when we were apartment hunting! Thanks man! [ Ссылка ]

- Apartment size guide and Terminology for Japan [ Ссылка ]

Need an Agent? Agencies like Suumo [ Ссылка ] and Mini MIni [ Ссылка ] have some English Speaking agents. Check their websites! Though I did notice that their agency fee rates are in the ILLEGAL range. So be careful.
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0:00 Intro
0:35 -- Where we got our Info
1:00 --3 Topics Discussed today
1:40 - Plug
1:50 -- Prerequisites for renting in Japan (see below as well)
2:45 --PART 1: 3 Major factors that affect rent cost in Japan
4:25 -- Exception to the 3 factors
5:00 -- PART 2: Apartment Hunting Checklist
7:30 -- Things to keep in mind & warnings
10:20 --PART 3: Using Housing Agencies
10:40 -- Negotiating the rent and move in costs & Our Success story
12:50 -- 9 fees Agencies will try to charge you, some are ILLEGAL!
20:00 -- Outro
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🔲 🔲 🔲 Checklists from the video🔲 🔲 🔲
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Prerequisites for Renting:
You need at least a 2 year visa, a guarantor company, a Japanese bank account, a Japanese phone number, proof of job/income/student status, and a decent amount of money! Agency's like Suumo and Mini MIni have some English Speaking agents. Check their websites!

Part 1: What affects rent price in Japan?
1) Proximity to city centers and major transport hubs or train stations
2) Amenities and Age of Building
3) Size of apartment of house

Part 2: Checklist of what to look for and keep in mind when apartment hunting
----Does is have:
🔲 Air Conditioner
🔲 Appliances (VERY RARE) like fridge, stove, washer
🔲 Ceiling Lights
🔲 Clothing rods in closets
🔲 Laundry System outside
🔲 Built in storage / Shoe racks
🔲 Internet hookups
🔲 Fire Extinguisher
🔲 NO tatami mat flooring
🔲 Bike Parking
🔲 Car Parking
-----You should ask these questions when looking
🔲 Was it built before 1981? Is it up to earthquake code?
🔲 Are there additional monthly costs? Like a maintenance or security fee
🔲 Is it close to rivers, forests, rice paddies?
🔲 How many power outlets per room?
🔲 Where is the laundry machine hookup?
🔲 What's the age and condition of the bathroom/shower?
🔲 Does it have eco-friendly, electric, on-demand, tankless water?
🔲 Are you responsible for tatami mats?
🔲 Are the windows new?
🔲 How close are you to everyday places?
🔲I s there a deposit or key money fee?
🔲 Are pets allowed?
🔲 Are overnight guests allowed?
🔲 Is smoking tobacco allowed?
🔲 Are the neighbors super close?

Part 3: AGENCY FEES! Watch the video, so you don't overpay!
1) Agent Fee (仲介手数料)
2) Administration Fee (事務手数料)　& Document Fee (書類作成費)
3) Additional Monthly Charges (管理費・共益費等)
4) Fire Insurance （火災保険)
5) Guarantor Company (保証会社)(Normal guarantor 保証人)
6) Renter "Support" Service (安心入居サポート)
7) Pest (害虫駆除)& Smell Elimination Services(除菌消臭費)
8) Fire Extinguisher fee (簡易消火器)
9) Key/Lock change fee (鍵交換代)
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