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 one-on-one about topics that are difficult to discuss openly, such as inheritance and 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 content of the consultation session.

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

About Makigumi Inc.

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

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, guest houses, etc.) ・Building design and construction (renovation coordination) ・Support for nurturing creative human resources ・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 on vacant home utilization, which they have been engaged in mainly in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, since their establishment in 2015.

OGAWA (Guest House: Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture)

A guest house that opened in 2020 after renovating a 70-year-old vacant house.

Despite being about a 15-minute walk from Ishinomaki Station and having the disadvantage of not being directly accessible by road, it operated for 180 days in fiscal year 2022, which is the maximum number of operating days 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 + Guest House: Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture)

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

Due to its proximity to Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic views, many foreign tourists stay here.

About the Vacant Home Utilization Individual Consultation Session

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

Overview of the Vacant Home Utilization Individual Consultation Session

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

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

Dates: Monday, June 26, 2023 – Friday, June 30, 2023

Time: Two sessions each day, 18:00-19:00 & 19:00-20:00

Format: Online (using ZOOM)

Participation Fee: Free

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

At the individual consultation session held in June, participants from all over Japan, mainly in their 40s and 50s, joined us.

Although we say "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 guest house, can I ask someone else to handle the guest acquisition and operation?

I'd like some 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 acquisition 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."

Vacant Home Utilization Individual Consultation Sessions will be held regularly!

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

We plan to hold these 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 struggling with vacant home inheritance or utilization, please consult Makigumi.

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

Utilizing our experience in renovating vacant homes, which were once considered to have low real estate value, and operating them as share houses, etc., we provide information to connect those who own properties with those who are looking for them.

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

Vacant Home Portal Site for Closing Homes

text by. Takashi SUMIDA

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