Do you have these worries?
- You are expecting a baby and are troubled by the rent in the city.
- You want to live in a bigger house using remote work.
- You want to raise your child in a nature-rich environment.
- You want to find a property with a good internet connection.
Why buy a vacant house now?
With a city rent of 180,000 yen, you can get a nice house loan in the countryside. Now that remote work has become common, new options are opening up for us who do not need to choose a specific place to work.
Points to check when choosing a property:
- Internet connection
- Check for fiber optic availability.
- Check mobile signal strength.
- Check actual internet speed.
Make sure there are no issues for online meetings or design work.
Workspace
Check if there is a room that can be used as an office.
Check the lighting condition.
Check the placement of power outlets.
Ensure both partners have their own workspace.
Child-rearing environment
Check the nearest maternity and pediatric clinics.
Check the availability of childcare facilities.
Check for parks and walking paths.
Check local child-rearing support services.
Renovation points
Check the condition of the kitchen and bathroom.
Check insulation performance.
Check the condition of flooring and wallpaper.
Estimate necessary renovations before welcoming a baby.
Steps to proceed:
- Online preview
- Search conditions on vacant house banks or portal sites.
- Consult with real estate companies online.
Check the surrounding environment with Google Street View.
Visit the site
Check the situation on weekdays and weekends.
Gather local information at the migration consultation desk.
Try working at a coworking space.
Check for remote work compatibility
Confirm internet line contract availability.
Consider backup lines.
Plan for power outage measures.
Budget planning points:
Initial cost estimate:
- Purchase cost: 5 to 15 million yen
- Renovation cost: 3 to 5 million yen
- Moving cost: 300,000 to 500,000 yen
- Using local vacant house banks may reduce purchase costs.
Checklist to avoid failure:
- Check earthquake resistance.
- Check for leaks and termites.
- Confirm internet line contract.
- Check the need for a car and parking.
- Check the local community situation.
- Check disaster risks.
- Check child-rearing support systems.
In conclusion:
Buying a vacant house is a chance to realize a new lifestyle different from city living. For those in the IT industry or freelancers, moving to the countryside using remote work can be an option to balance work and life quality.
However, careful planning and thorough research are necessary. Especially for communication and child-rearing environments, it is recommended to visit and check in person. Actively use local migration consultation desks.