Co-op Sachi Unit 401: A Convenient and Pet-Friendly Apartment in Urasoe
This rental apartment, Unit 401 in the Co-op Sachi building, offers a practical living solution in a highly convenient area of Urasoe City, Okinawa. The property is situated on the top (4th) floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete building constructed in October 2004. The layout is a 3DK, providing a combination of Western and Japanese-style rooms with a total private area of 50 square meters.
The location is a major highlight for daily life, with Urasoe City Hall, supermarkets, convenience stores, a post office, and elementary and junior high schools all within close proximity. Public transport is accessible via the Anbacha bus stop, approximately a 3-minute walk away.
Critical agent notes and requirements must be carefully reviewed. The property uses propane gas. A mandatory "Anshin Service" costs 990 yen per month. A fire insurance fee of 18,000 yen is required upfront. A guarantor company is mandatory, with an initial fee of 30% or more of the rent, followed by a monthly guarantor fee of either 1,400 yen or 2% of the total rent. For corporate contracts, a security deposit of one month's rent and a key money of one month's rent apply.
Intermediary agents are required to explain the following terms: priority is given to the current condition of the property; a guarantor company is mandatory (initial 30%+, separate monthly fee of 2% of rent or 1,400 yen); in principle, a joint guarantor is not required; the mandatory Anshin Service is 990 yen/month; pets are allowed (a pet security deposit of 100,000 yen is required for one small dog or cat under 10kg only); foreign nationals are not permitted; this is a fixed-term rental contract (2 years) but renewal is possible (renewal term is 2 years); a penalty fee of one month's rent applies for moving out during the contract period; cleaning fees and air conditioner cleaning fees will be charged upon moving out. Please note that the handover date may change depending on the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy.
Additional costs include a monthly common area fee of 1,000 yen and a parking fee of 8,800 yen for two tandem parking spaces (total length of both vehicles must not exceed 9,000mm). There is no security deposit or key money for standard contracts, but a brokerage fee equivalent to 1.1 months' rent applies. The renewal fee is 16,500 yen.
