Top 10 "Frequently Asked Questions" During Share House Viewings and Their Answers [As Told by Roopt Staff]

[FAQ] Top 10 Questions Asked During Share House Viewings and Their Answers | As Told by Roopt Staff

At Roopt, which operates share houses primarily in Miyagi Prefecture, many different people come to view our share houses every day.

Their motivations vary, from "I'm considering moving in, so I want to see it once" to "I just want to take a look," and we accept viewings on weekdays and holidays alike.

Having guided many people so far, it's interesting to note that "the points of concern are common."

They ask various things during viewings, but the content is quite similar.

So, this time, I'd like to introduce the Top 10 "Frequently Asked Questions" during share house viewings and their answers all at once.

If you're interested in viewing a share house or share houses in general, please refer to this.

There's a lot unknown about share houses, but that's what makes them fun.

This time, to clarify the answer criteria, we are assuming Roopt share houses within Miyagi Prefecture.

As of July 2024, we are recruiting share house residents for the following properties in Miyagi Prefecture.

Roopt Ishinomaki Chuo-COMICHI-

Roopt Ishinomaki Hiyorigaoka

Roopt Ishinomaki Sengokucho-Eiser-

Roopt Okumatsushima

Roopt Shiogama Kaigandori

No. 10: Are there supermarkets or convenience stores nearby?

When living somewhere, you naturally wonder if there are supermarkets or convenience stores nearby, right?

The answer is "Yes (but the distance varies by property)."

Surprisingly, most properties are within walking distance, and especially Roopt Shiogama Kaigandori and Roopt Ishinomaki Sengokucho-Eiser- are a 1-minute walk to a convenience store.

On the other hand, Roopt Ishinomaki Hiyorigaoka and Roopt Okumatsushima take about 15 minutes on foot, so it's easier for those with cars to go shopping by car.

(A 15-minute walk is also good exercise, so shopping on foot is also recommended.)

There are several articles about the surrounding area of share houses, so please refer to them as well.

10 Recommended Shopping Spots & Stylish Cafes in Shiogama

7 Shopping Spots in Higashimatsushima to Enhance Your Daily Life and Hobbies

9 Shopping Spots in Ishinomaki - From Kitchen Staples to Sweets

No. 9: Can I use Wi-Fi in my room?

With remote work becoming the norm, more residents are working in their rooms.

The answer is "Yes," and free Wi-Fi is available at all properties.

For example, at Roopt Ishinomaki Chuo-COMICHI-, it's possible to connect a wired connection or a Wi-Fi router in your room and use that network, so even if the free Wi-Fi connection is weak, you can take such measures.

By the way, there are also cafes near the share houses that offer Wi-Fi and are suitable for remote work, so please refer to them as well.

8 Stylish Cafes and Local Gourmet Restaurants in Higashimatsushima

Recommended for Work and Breaks! 8 Cafes and Coffee Shops in Ishinomaki [Part 1]

Recommended for Work and Breaks! 8 Cafes and Coffee Shops in Ishinomaki [Part 2]

No. 8: Is it okay to be away for several days?

This question is surprisingly often asked, perhaps anticipating business trips.

The conclusion is "Yes, it's okay."

Similar to a rental apartment, as long as you have a contract, it's up to the contractor whether they stay or are away.

However, if there's too little contact, we get worried, so the contract condition is that "you must contact Roopt management if you will be away for more than one month."

As long as you contact us, it's fine to be away for more than a month, and in fact, there are foreign residents who repeatedly stay for several months due to visa reasons, then are away for a month, then stay for several months again.

No. 7: Can I use the parking lot?

This is a question typical of rural areas, where cars are common.

This varies by property, so I've summarized it below.

Roopt Ishinomaki Chuo-COMICHI- → Monthly parking managed by our company next to the share house is available (5,000 yen/month)

Roopt Ishinomaki Hiyorigaoka → Parking available on the share house premises (6,000 yen/month)

Roopt Ishinomaki Sengokucho-Eiser- → No dedicated parking, so you need to find and contract a monthly parking space yourself.

Roopt Okumatsushima → Parking available on the share house premises (up to 1 car per person, free)

Roopt Shiogama Kaigandori → No dedicated parking, so you need to find and contract a monthly parking space yourself.

By the way, we have created summary articles on coin parking in central Ishinomaki and Shiogama, so please take a look if you like.

This article was written by the author after recovering from COVID-19 home isolation, when they wanted to take a walk and visually inspected all parking lots.

[Parking] Summary of Coin Parking from Ishinomaki Station Area to Central Ishinomaki City

[Parking] Summary of Coin Parking from Shiogama Station to Hon-Shiogama Station Area

No. 6: I want to do XX, which share house do you recommend?

Roopt operates multiple share houses, and the atmosphere varies quite a bit depending on the property and region.

Therefore, we sometimes get asked by people considering a property, "I want to do XX, which share house do you recommend?" So, based on my subjective opinion, I'd like to write about who each property is recommended for.

Roopt Ishinomaki Chuo-COMICHI- → Recommended for those new to share houses, those who want to interact with various people in the city or within the share house, and those who like alcohol (due to proximity to the bar district).

Roopt Ishinomaki Hiyorigaoka → Recommended for those who want to live in a quiet environment, those who need a large space, and those who like alcohol (due to proximity to the bar district).

Roopt Ishinomaki Sengokucho-Eiser- → Recommended for those who want a convenient life, those who commute from Ishinomaki Station, and those who like alcohol (due to proximity to the bar district).

Roopt Okumatsushima → A share house recommended for those who want to live in a quiet environment and those who need a large space.