Individual Consultation Session on "Vacant Homes" such as Inheritance and Utilization

[Report] Held an individual consultation session on "vacant homes" such as inheritance and utilization (June 2023)

Makigumi Inc., which has been working on vacant home utilization mainly in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture since its establishment in 2015, has been holding "Online Individual Consultation Sessions for Vacant Home Utilization" for vacant home owners in Japan since June 2023.

This is a place where you can consult individually in a 1-on-1 setting about topics that are difficult to ask openly, such as inheritance or utilization for business, and various types of consultations were received at the first individual consultation session held in June.

We plan to hold more individual consultation sessions in the future, and consultations are always welcome. We hope to be of some help to vacant home owners, so we will briefly report on the contents of the consultation session.

1st Individual Vacant Home Consultation Session (Click to go to event page)

About Makigumi Inc.

Before getting to the main topic, I will briefly introduce Makigumi Inc., which hosts the individual consultation sessions for vacant home utilization.

What is Makigumi Inc.?

A creative team for vacant home utilization, founded in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

They renovate old properties with almost zero asset value that do not circulate in the general market into share houses, not only giving new value to vacant homes but also supporting community building among residents.

(Main Business Activities) ・Management and operation of rental housing (operation of share houses, guesthouses, etc.) ・Building design and construction (renovation coordination) ・Support for nurturing creative talent ・Consulting on regional revitalization ・Coordination of practical internships ・Graphic design / web design

Makigumi Inc. Website

Examples of Makigumi Inc.'s Vacant Home Utilization

This article introduces just two examples of Makigumi Inc.'s work in vacant home utilization, which they have been engaged in mainly in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, since their establishment in 2015.

OGAWA (Guesthouse: Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture)

A guesthouse renovated from a 70-year-old vacant house, opened in 2020.

Despite unfavorable conditions, such as being about a 15-minute walk from Ishinomaki Station and not facing a road, it operated for 180 days in fiscal year 2022, the maximum allowed under the Hotel Business Act.

There is strong demand for whole-house rentals, with many families and groups using it mainly on weekends.

Roopt Okumatsushima (Share House + Guesthouse: Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture)

A share house opened in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture in 2022, with one room utilized as a vacation rental.

Located near Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic views, it hosts many international tourists.

About the Individual Consultation Session for Vacant Home Utilization

Now, I will briefly report on the individual consultation session for vacant home utilization held in June 2023!

Overview of the Individual Consultation Session for Vacant Home Utilization

This individual consultation session was held in the evening to night, making it easy for those who have finished work to participate.

Also, it was held online so that people from all over Japan could participate.

Dates: June 26 (Mon) - 30 (Fri), 2023

Time: Twice daily, 18:00-19:00 & 19:00-20:00

Format: Online (using ZOOM)

Participation Fee: Free

Participants and Consultation Topics at the Individual Consultation Session for Vacant Home Utilization

The individual consultation session held in June was attended by people from all over Japan, mainly in their 40s and 50s.

Even though it's called a "vacant home," the concerns and directions vary, and so did the content of the individual consultations.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of renting out a vacant home versus selling it?

What are some ways to utilize the vacant home I own? Can I utilize just one room instead of the entire vacant home?

If I operate it as a share house or guesthouse, can I ask someone else to handle the guest attraction and operation?

I'd like advice on the photos of my property listed on Airbnb!

What specific applications are required when utilizing a property as a vacation rental?

I'd like to hear about any insights or precautions regarding guest attraction and operation for vacation rentals! etc.

We hope that for future individual consultation sessions, you will feel that "I can consult about things like this too."

Individual consultation sessions for vacant home utilization will be held regularly!

We briefly reported on the first individual consultation session for vacant home utilization.

We plan to hold them regularly in the future, and we hope to be of some help to vacant home owners.

As this report shows, any consultation topic is welcome!

The second session will be held on July 18 (Tue), 19 (Wed), 25 (Tue), and 26 (Wed), 2023!

Tap the image below to go to the event page, so please check it out if you're interested.

If you are troubled by vacant home inheritance or utilization, please consult Makigumi.

Makigumi Inc. has been operating a vacant home portal site for property closure since spring 2023, aiming to help people across Japan who are struggling with vacant home inheritance or utilization.

Leveraging our experience in renovating vacant homes, which were previously considered to have low real estate value, and operating them as share houses, etc., we provide information to connect property owners with those looking for properties.

If you have any concerns about vacant homes, no matter how small, such as "I have a property that will become vacant, what should I do?" or "How should I handle the inheritance?", please feel free to contact us.

Vacant Home Portal Site for Property Closure

text by. Takashi SUMIDA

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