Chiba City, Hanamigawa-ku –
A new business hub dedicated to revitalizing vacant houses and supporting the community has just opened in Hanamigawa’s Kotehashi neighborhood.
The real estate company SMAP Housing Co., Ltd. specializes in the reuse and revitalization of vacant homes, aiming to bring new life to unused properties and create opportunities for residents and newcomers alike.
“Vacant houses are not just empty buildings. With the right approach, they can become warm family homes, profitable investments, or new spaces for small businesses,” said a representative from SMAP Housing.
Alongside SMAP Housing, the Gyoseishoshi Chiba Kita Partner Matsuzaki Legal Office has also opened. As a certified administrative scrivener office, it provides a wide range of legal support, including real estate documentation, inheritance procedures, visa and immigration assistance for foreign residents, and business permit applications.
This partnership creates a one-stop service for both real estate transactions and the necessary legal paperwork, making it especially convenient for foreign residents in Japan who may struggle with language barriers or complicated regulations.
Why It Matters
Regional Revitalization: Reusing vacant homes helps avoid issues like safety risks, declining asset value, and neighborhood deterioration.
Support for Foreign Residents: Foreign families considering home purchases in Japan often face difficulties with contracts, visa status, and registration procedures. Having a single location integrating real estate and legal services enables seamless support.
Revitalizing the Local Economy: Effectively utilizing vacant homes contributes to attracting new residents and small businesses to Chiba City.
Consultations are free. If you have concerns about various procedures or issues regarding land and buildings, please feel free to contact us by phone or email.
We will do our utmost to accommodate various languages, but if possible, bringing along a family member or friend who understands even a little Japanese will make the process smoother.
Company Overview
🏠 SMAP Housing Co., Ltd.
Services: Real Estate Brokerage, Sales, Rentals, Vacant House Revitalization
Address: 61-40 Kotehashi-cho, Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 270-0833
Phone: 043-239-9217
Email: smap_housing@ymail.ne.jp
⚖️ Chiba Kita Partner Matsuzaki Legal Office (Administrative Scrivener)
Services: Inheritance & Wills, Visa & Immigration Support, Business Permit Applications (Government Offices), Real Estate Document Preparation, Company Formation
Address: 61-40 Kotehashi-cho, Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 270-0833
Phone: 043-239-9217
Email: chibakita_partner-matsuzaki@yahoo.co.jp
Local Voices
Residents welcome this new initiative, stating it not only contributes to improving the local landscape but also provides reassurance to foreigners starting a new life in Chiba.
“Having an office that handles both real estate and legal matters in one place is wonderful. It's a huge help for people like us,” said one local resident.
