Renting
Practical preparation, application conditions, and move-in points for renting in Fukuoka.
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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? - 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. - 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. - Renting
What does the guarantee company usually ask foreigners on the screening call?
After you apply, the guarantee company usually calls to check your details. The questions foreigners are often asked, and what you can prepare in advance. - Renting
What is shikibiki,western Japan's traditional deposit deduction,and should you be wary of properties that use it?
What is shikibiki, common in western Japan? How it differs from a deposit, and what to watch out for with these properties. - Renting
Can the "lock replacement fee" and "24-hour support fee" on your rental quote be waived?
The lock replacement fee and 24-hour support fee on your quote: which one is open to discussion, and which is almost impossible to avoid. - Renting
Why don't Japanese rentals come furnished,and where can you buy good-value appliances when you first arrive in Fukuoka?
Most rentals in Japan come unfurnished. The difference between equipment and items left for the next tenant, and where to buy appliances when you first arrive in Fukuoka. - Renting
1K,1LDK,2LDK... how do you read these abbreviations,and which should you choose if you often cook Chinese food?
What do 1K, 1R, 1LDK and 2DK mean, and what should you look out for when choosing a layout if you often cook Chinese food? - Renting
Guarantee companies and joint guarantors:do foreigners really have to apply?
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? - Renting
Initial 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.
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