Why do I need a property manager?

Having a property manager in essential in a region like Hokkaido. Below are the reasons why:

Property Care

There is actual care of the house during which the house is unoccupied. Your house is an asset, in which if proper care are administered to it, it retains its value or increases it.

Pre and Post Arrival Preparation

You might have plans to come in the middle of winter. Having a property manager preparing your arrival such as cleaning, heating up the house, removing the snow may make your holiday a lot more comfortable. Upon departure, your manager can again arrange the cleaning and close of all the water running in the pipes to avoid freezing and leakages.

Change of Season Preparation

There are multiple items to check during the change of season. For example, the gutters are cleaned at the end of autumn by fallen leaves to prepare for the snow arrival. This is to avoid blockages during the end of winter by melting snow. Air vents are closed in the summer but it will be opened in the spring to promote ventilation in the house. Tatami are prone to mold and fungal growth so ventilation is a good way to reduce humidity pile up in the house.

Utilities and tax payment

Some of the utilities provider in Hokkaido still do not have internet payment services so you will need make physical payment at their counter every month. Properties tax receipts are sent every year after April so having someone to look after your local correspondence might be a good idea.