Modern Rental Apartment in Nishihara Town, Okinawa
This property is a well-equipped 2LDK apartment located on the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete building named "Phoenix" in Nishihara Town, Okinawa Prefecture. The apartment offers a comfortable living space of approximately 51.15 square meters (about 15.5 tsubo) with a south-facing orientation for good natural light. The building was constructed in 1999, making it 27 years old.
The apartment's facilities include city gas, a separate bath and toilet, a unit bath, a toilet with a warm-water bidet seat, a bathtub, air conditioning, a closet, a getabako (shoe storage), BS satellite broadcasting, internet connectivity, a monitor-equipped intercom, and an indoor space for a washing machine. The property is managed by a company that emphasizes clear communication and support for tenants.
A key feature highlighted by the agent is that a joint guarantor is not required, making the rental process simpler and more private. The monthly breakdown includes rent of 62,000 yen, a parking fee of 3,300 yen, a common area maintenance fee of 3,900 yen, a 24-hour support fee of 330 yen, and a monthly guarantee fee of 1,530 yen (2.2% of the total rent), bringing the total monthly payment to 71,060 yen (including tax). Initial move-in costs are estimated at 255,860 yen plus prorated rent. This includes a security deposit (敷金) of 0 yen, key money (礼金) of 0 yen, an agency commission of 68,200 yen, a parking handling fee of 3,300 yen, a fixed cleaning fee of 70,000 yen, a contract-time guarantee entrustment fee of 22,000 yen, a two-year fire insurance premium of 18,000 yen, and a key set fee of 3,300 yen.
The agent lists several recommended points for proceeding with their company: no need for a joint guarantor; no store visit required as contracts can be done by mail; a renewal fee is free (though a renewal administrative fee of 22,000 yen applies every 2 years); partial initial costs, monthly rent, and final settlement upon moving out can be paid by credit card; no need to change your resident registration after the contract; the fixed cleaning fee means no additional moving-out costs (provided there is no tenant negligence); no penalty for short-term cancellation; key handover is possible at a hotel, workplace, or on-site; detailed room measurements are provided to prevent issues when moving in furniture; corporate contracts and contracts with corporate housing agencies are possible; and sublease contracts with Relocation Japan are possible. Required documents for the rental screening are also detailed for both individual and corporate contracts.
