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What is the difference between a joint guarantor and a guarantee company, and why can't paying rent in advance replace a guarantee company's screening?
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RentingInitial costs broken down:what exactly are key money and deposits?
A monthly rent of ¥60,000 but initial costs of nearly ¥300,000? A line-by-line breakdown of the deposit, key money and the other costs on your quote.
Living in FukuokaFukuoka's late-night rubbish collection?Remember to check this before you rent!
Fukuoka collects rubbish late at night. Check what kind of rubbish area a building has before you rent, and life after moving in will be much easier.
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What you only learn after living in Fukuoka:how important are delivery lockers for online shoppers?
If you shop online often, whether your building has delivery lockers makes a big difference. If it doesn't, here are your other options. - Renting
The hidden rules of balconies in Japanese apartments:can you fit your own security grilles or keep a washing machine there?
Balconies in Japanese apartments are common areas. Can you fit your own security grilles, keep a washing machine there or set out a table and chairs? - Living in Fukuoka
What is a self-park multi-storey car park?A parking guide for drivers choosing a home in Fukuoka
Surface, mechanical and self-park car parks compared, the parking certificate rules, and typical monthly parking rates across Fukuoka's wards. - Renting
Restoration on moving out:how much will you really pay for nail holes and smoking?
How are restoration costs worked out when you move out? Which charges you never had to pay, and which you are almost certainly responsible for. - Living in Fukuoka
Renting in Fukuoka in depth:why are Japanese people almost fanatical about south-facing homes?
Why do Japanese people care so much about south-facing homes? From drying laundry and damp to asset value, here are the practical reasons behind it. - Renting
Are pet-friendly rentals hard to find?A checklist of the hidden costs of renting with a pet in Fukuoka
"Pets allowed" doesn't mean any pet is allowed. The extra costs and time to plan for when renting in Fukuoka with your pet.
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