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

[Frequently Asked Questions] 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'd like 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, what's interesting is 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 or curious about share houses, please refer to this.

Share houses have many unknowns, but that's what makes them fun.

This time, to clarify the criteria for answers, 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, it's natural to wonder if there are supermarkets or convenience stores nearby.

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

Surprisingly, most properties are within walking distance, and in particular, 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 car owners 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 Enrich 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-, you can connect a wired connection or a Wi-Fi router in your room and use that network, so 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 these 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 leave for several days?

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

The conclusion is "It's okay."

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

However, if there's too much silence, 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 stay for several months due to visa reasons, then leave for a month, then stay for several months again, and so on.

No. 7: Can I use the parking lot?

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

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

Roopt Ishinomaki Chuo-COMICHI- → Monthly parking lot 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 lot 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 lot yourself

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

This article was written by the author after visually inspecting all parking lots because they wanted to take a walk immediately after recovering from home isolation due to COVID-19.

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

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

No. 6: I want to do ○○, 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, people considering a property sometimes ask, "I want to do ○○, 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- → 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 (as the drinking district is nearby)

Roopt Ishinomaki Hiyorigaoka → For those who want to live in a quiet environment, those who need a large space, and those who like alcohol (as the drinking district is nearby)

Roopt Ishinomaki Sengokucho-Eiser- → For those who want a convenient life, those who commute from Ishinomaki Station, and those who like alcohol (as the drinking district is nearby)

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