“I’m looking for a sharehouse, but there are too many management companies and I don’t know which one to choose…”
You might be one of those thinking like this.
If you are thinking of moving into a sharehouse, you had better choose a management company carefully.
It’s because management companies have different rules and procedures for dealing with problems. Choosing a right management company is very important to avoid ending up with, “This is not what I thought…”
However, even in a search engine for sharehouses, management companies vary from property to property, so it is difficult to know which one to choose.
So, in this article, we talk about:
・Choose a sharehouse management company carefully
・Top Five Sherehouse Management Companies
・What are the differences between search engines for sharehouses and sharehouse management companies?
・What are the criteria for choosing a sharehouse management company?
Please refer to this article if you are having a hard time to choose a sharehouse management company.
Choose a sharehouse management company carefully
Many people check sharehouse management companies when looking for a sharehouse.
In choosing a sharehouse, it is recommended that you carefully look for a management company that is a good fit for you.
This is because:
・Sharehouses’ characters vary based on a management company
・The extent to which issues are handled depends on a management fees set by a management company
When choosing a sharehouse, please make sure a management company of the sharehouse handles problems.
For example, when problems arise between residents, the burden varies greatly depending on whether a management company will intervene or whether residents must discuss/solve problems among themselves.
Since each management company handles things differently, it’s recommended that you clearly decide to what extent you would like to have problems handled.
Next, let’s check a ranking of sharehouse management companies and the characteristics of each.
#5: FRESH ROOM
FRESH ROOM is the fifth in the ranking of sharehouse management companies.
The characteristics of FRESH ROOM are:
・The initial cost for moving-in is low
・Short-term contract of one month is available
・They replenish commodities on a regular basis
・Experienced staff is in charge of trouble shooting and management
You never know a sharehouse is a comfortable place to live until you actually move in. So, it’s nice to be able to live in a sharehouse on a short-term contract for one month.
FRESH ROOM provides a generous hospitality.
For example, they send cleaners twice a week, and staff from FRESH ROOM come patrol the area. When the staff come visit, it’s easy to talk to them about problems.
FRESH ROOM is recommend for those who want to move into a sharehouse that is well managed in terms of cleaning and patrols.
→→ Find out more about FRESH ROOM!
#4: TULIP REAL ESTATE
In fourth place is TULIP REAL ESTATE.
The characteristics of TULIP REAL ESTATE are:
・Women-only
・All staff members are also women
・You can change and move in a different sharehouse
・Offering properties at low prices
The greatest feature of TULIP REAL ESTATE is that it’s exclusively for women. Since all staff members are also women, you can communicate with them with peace of mind.
This is because TULIP REAL ESTATE aims “to provide a safe and comfortable life in Tokyo, even on a women’s salary.”
Through their website, you can search sharehouses with rent under 50,000 yen, and it’s recommended for those who want to keep fixed costs low.
However, the area you can look for is limited since their properties are only in Tokyo. We recommend this management company to those who want to find a sharehouse in Tokyo.
→ Find out more about TULIP REAL ESTATE!
#3: XROSS HOUSE
XROSS HOUSE placed third in the ranking of sharehouse management companies.
The characteristics of XROSS HOUSE are:
・Initial cost ins 30,000 yen across the board
・Online application is available
・Initial cost is waived in case of resettlement within one year
・Renovated sharehouses
The best feature of XROSS HOUSE is the initial cost of 30,000 yen. The low initial cost lowers the bar to moving into a sharehouse.
Also, even if you move out of a sharehouse managed by XROSS HOUSE, the initial cost will be waived if you move in again within a year. They provide generous support including online application.
XROSS HOUSE is recommend for those who want to move into a sharehouse with a low initial cost.
→ Find out more about XROSS HOUSE!
#2: OAKHOUSE
OAKHOUSE is the second in the ranking of sharehouse management companies.
The characteristics of OAKHOUSE are:
・Offers various types of rooms
・You can set the conditions that suit you best through option search
・Offers a lot of sharehouses close to a station
・Often offers a discount promotion
OAKHOUSE is a management company that advocates various ways of life style through not only sharehouses but also Social Residence and Gran Stay, a style of living in a hotel.
Since they can offer a lot of options, you can find a place that suits you best.
For example, you can add “theater room” or “sound proof” as a search condition.
Moreover, you can search rare conditions such as “futsal field” and “basket ball court.”
We recommend OAKHOUSE to those who want to set particular preferences and find a sharehouse that suits them.
→ Find out more about OAKHOUSE!
#1: Hidamari
The best of the best is us, Hidamari.
The characteristics of Hidamari are:
・Run sharehouses not only in the major metropolitan areas but also in other areas
・Many newly opened sharehouses
・Hiamari’s sharehouses are in quiet residential areas
・Offers many campaigns and unique programs
You can check sharehouses run by Hidamari on our website.
You can get a good idea of what’s going on around the sharehouse since our website shows the appealing points of the surrounding conditions, the property’s selling points, and recommended places near the sharehouse.
We often offer limited time rent-free campaigns, making it easy for those to move in a sharehouse for the first time.
→ Find out more about Hidamari!
What are the differences between search engines for sharehouses and sharehouse management companies?
Search engines for sharehouses and sharehouse management companies are very different.
The characteristics of search engines for sharehouses are:
・Various sharehouses can be searched at once
・Easy to find sharehouses that fits your needs/conditions
・Sharehouses from different management companies are grouped together
Properties listed on search engines for sharehouses are managed by different management companies.
A variety of sharehouses are listed together, and you can search by rent, area, etc.
The characteristics of management companies for sharehouses are:
・Responsible for everything from contracts to restocking supplies
・Perform tasks related to the maintenance of the sharehouse
Main responsibilities of management companies are communication with contractors, and the management and maintenance of sharehouses.
For sharehouses, management companies act as an intermediary and directly communucate with contractors. And they also send a cleaning company and such to sharehouses to manage their properties.
Residents for sharehouses mainly communicate with management companies.
Once again, let’s summarize the differences between the two.
・Management companies are in charge of handling to maintain sharehouses
・Search engines are organized to make it easier for users to find what they are looking for
If you remember like the above, it’s easy to understand the differences between the two.
What are the criteria for choosing a sharehouse management company?
It’s difficult to choose a right sharehouse management company that fits you best since there are so many management companies for sharehouses.
The criteria for choosing a right management company are:
・Occupancy rate
・Administration cost / Management fee
When you choose a management company, please check administration cost / management fee.
Usually, 20% of rent is the average price of administration cost / management fee for sharehouses. The cost / fee includes clearing service, purchasing daily products, and handling fee in case of troubles.
Therefore, if the administration cost / management fee is lower than the average rate, the support that a management company provides may be less.
For example, residents are in charge of cleaning their sharehouse in exchange for lower administration cost / management fee.
If you are concerned about this, please make sure that the administration cost / management fee and the support that a management company provides are appropriate.
Summary: Let’s look for a sharehouse that suits you best from various management companies
We have introduced sharehouse management companies in a ranking format in this article.
#5: FRESH ROOM
#4: TULIP REAL ESTATE
#3: XROSS HOUSE
#2: OAKHOUSE
#1: Hidamari
Different management companies have different characteristics.
Please check their rules and how they communicate before moving-in.
You can enjoy a comfortable sharehouse life by choosing a right management company that provides the support you are looking for.
Please refer to this article if you are having trouble choosing a sharehouse management company.
Also, using search engines is recommended when looking for a sharehouse.
Please refer to the following article for more details about saarch engines.
