Q&A

When is a good time to start looking for an apartment?
From application to move-in, it generally takes at least one week.
Considering the period from application to the move-in,could be up to 2 weeks to one month, it's advisable to start searching for a room one month in advance.
What criteria should I use in my search?
Initially, we will ask about your preferred area (school/Job district), layout, and budget.
As a general guideline, it's said that rent should be about one-third of your income (salary).
Are student visa holders permitted to rent property in Japan?
Students are also able to rent properties.
However, there are some conditions required for signing the contract under the student's name.
We can introduce properties that students also can rent, so please feel free to contact us.
What should I bring when I go to a real estate agency?
You don't need to bring anything in particular, Just in case please bring your residence card with you ! 🙂
Can I move into a vacant room immediately?
Application and tenant screening are required !
For new constructions, the move-in date is after the building is available(after finishing the repair and cleaning),and it's after the previous tenant has moved out.
However, this doesn't mean you can move in immediately.
First, you need to apply for the apartment, and then you must pass a "tenant screening" process, which is essentially a test for eligibility.
Only after passing this process can you proceed with the contract and move in.
Do I need to pay the money to apply?
Generally, no payment is needed at the time of application.
Payments are required after we get approved from the landlord and when we sign the contract.
What is the process from application to move-in?
The process is: Application → Screening → Payment of Contract Money and Submission of Required Documents→Contract Signing → Key Handover and Move-in.
What do I need at the time of the contract?
You'll need to bring a seal (hanko), a copy of the tenant's residence card, among other things.
Requirements may vary by property, so we will guide you before we sign the contract.
When will I receive the keys?
Generally, keys are handed over the day before the contract start date after 4pm.
How do I start using utilities like electricity, gas, and water?
You'll need to complete procedures to start each service.
Our staff will guide you through the process.
If I find noticeable damages (like on walls or floors) that weren't caused by me, what should I do?
To avoid being held responsible for damages you didn't cause, report them to your agent as soon as you notice them.
It's also a good idea to take photos of the damages.
What should I do if the facility troubles happen in my room?
Regarding the problems with air conditioning, lack of hot water, leaks, etc., you should contact the management company.
They will arrange for repairs, which will be covered by the landlord if there's no misuse on your part.

About Us

Balleggs is a real estate agency that supports clients from overseas considering rental, purchase, and investment in the Tokyo real estate market.
We have had the opportunity to serve clients from over 70 different countries since Balleggs was established in 1991.
Please feel free to contact us. We can assist you in person or online.

Our services

Our services

We believe that one of the reasons we have earned 5.0 google reviews with 200+ reviews is our ability to introduce the most suitable properties to all foreign clients, including students and working professionals from all available listings in the market.
Our goal is simply to find the ideal room for all of our clients.

Our global division team

Our global division team

All of our staff members are qualified real estate transaction specialists capable of communicating in English, Korean, and Chinese.
Please allow us to assist you in finding a rental property in Tokyo in your preferred language.

Based in the areas over 30 years

Based in the areas over 30 years

We have been specializing in rental properties in the southern part of Tokyo for nearly 35 years.
If you are looking for a rental property in Meguro Ward, Setagaya Ward, Shibuya Ward, Shinagawa Ward, Ota Ward, or Minato Ward, please feel free to contact us.
Let us be your help!

Staff

RYO

Ryo Sugisaki

【Where I have lived】Tokyo/Canada
【Qualification】Real Estate Transaction Specialist
【Available Languages】Japanese/English
【About me】I was born in Tokyo in the Sangenjaya neighborhood and grew up in Jiyugaoka. After graduating highschool , I moved to Canada and lived there for about 8 years. After becoming a permanent resident of Canada a couple years ago I moved back to Tokyo and have been working for Balleggs since.
【Message】I know how stressful searching for a new place in Japan can be, so my goal is to explain all the process in the language you are most comfortable with (Only English or Japanese though). I'm looking forward to helping you start your new life here in Tokyo!

PAKU

Shinshi Paku

【Where I have lived】China/South Korea/Indonesia/Japan
【Qualification】Real Estate Transaction Specialist
【Available Languages】Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean
【About me】I have been in Japan for around 11 years now.
When I first arrived, I couldn't speak any Japanese, and adapting to the new environment was incredibly challenging for me.
Especially how difficult it was to find my own room as a foreigner.
As I started to get used to life in Japan,
I noticed that many foreigners were struggling to find their own apartments, just like I did.
That made me realize that I wanted to assist all the people who need help finding apartments.
This is why I entered the real estate industry and began studying English.
【Message】Based on our extensive experience, we can help you all to find better places through a simple process!
I'm not just a realtor,I'm here to be your partner in starting a fantastic new chapter in life 🙂

Regarding our New year’s Holdays.

Thank you for your support as always.

Today, we want to inform you about our New Year’s holidays.

The office will be closed during the period below.
2023 Dec. 26th (TUE) to 2024 Jan 3th (WED)
We will resume working from 2023 Jan 4th.

Our reply will be from the 5th, but feel free to contact us via this website, or through our email!

Contact us ＞＞

Email
global@balleggs.co.jp

Apologies for any inconvenience it may cause,
thank you very much for your cooperation!

Best wishes for the holidays and the New Year 2024!

Summer OBON holidays

Hello!

Thank you very much for all your help and support as always.

Today, I want to inform you about our Summer -OBON- holidays.

The line 03-5720-8316 will be closed
from August 12th to August 16th,
due to the Summer holidays in Japan: OBON.
The line will be open again from August 17th 10:00AM.

Our reply will be from the 18th, but feel free to contact us via this website, or through our email!

Contact us
https://rent-apartment.tokyo/contact_normal

Email
global@balleggs.co.jp

Apologies for any inconvenience it may cause.

Hope you all have a great summer!

Thank you.

BALLEGGS​

【Golden week closure】

Hello!

Thank you very much for all your help and support as always.
Due to the Golden Week holidays in Japan, our office will be closed on the following days:

May 2 (Tue)
May 3 (Wed)
May 4 (Thu)

We will resume business as usual from May 5th,Friday 10:00.
We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause you,
thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.

Thank you.

BALLEGGS

Regarding our New year’s Holdays.

Thank you for your support as always.

Today, we want to inform you about our New Year’s holidays.

The office will be closed during the period below.
2022 Dec. 27th (TUE) to 2023 Jan 4th (WED)
We will resume working from 2023 Jan 5th.

Our reply will be from the 5th, but feel free to contact us via this website, or through our email!

Contact us
https://rent-apartment.tokyo/contact_normal

Email
global@balleggs.co.jp

Apologies for any inconvenience it may cause,
thank you very much for your cooperation!

Best wishes for the holidays and the New Year 2023!

Summer OBON holidays

Hello!

Thank you very much for all your help and support as always.

Today, I want to inform you about our Summer -OBON- holidays.

The line 03-6388-6889 will be closed
from August 13th to August 17th,
due to the Summer holidays in Japan: OBON.
The line will be open again from August 18th 13:00PM.

Our reply will be from the 18th, but feel free to contact us via this website, or through our email!

Contact us
https://rent-apartment.tokyo/contact_normal

Email
global@balleggs.co.jp

Apologies for any inconvenience it may cause.

Hope you all have a great summer!

Thank you.

BALLEGGS​

What do you need to prepare for your new life in Tokyo/ Japan?

Already 2 months have passed since April.
April- new semester starts in this season in Japan.
To make a smooth start for your new life in the new place,
check out our article here what you need to know and prepare for your new life in the new place!

What do you need to prepare for your new life?

Living on our own is totally different from living with your family.
What do you need to prepare?

There are two types.
1- What you need to prepare beforehand.
Bedding
Desk
Kitchen stuffs
Fridge
Microwave
Washing machine
Curtains
Dishes
Trash can
Vacuum cleaner
Utility set-ups

2-What you might need to prepare if there was no installation in the new apartment.
Gas stove at the kitchen
Light
Aircons
*It is better to ask the landlord/ maintenance company what is in there/ what is not. The installation differs depending on the apartments!

Also…
What it is better to have
As being in a nice and fresh look, it is better to have the items as below!
Clothes Iron
Mirror
Internet access

What you might not to prepare
Some of the items might be not that necessary for your daily life!
Look at your list… do you really need ‘that’ ?
Clock
Sofa
Chairs
Toaster oven
TV
Kettle

Some of us use your alarm with your mobile phone, not the clock.
Some of us use our tablet for viewing videos/ having information from- not TV.
There are microwaves which has an equipment of Toaster oven.
…Thinking a little more about the list, you might be able to see what you really need, what you don’t.

What you need to prepare before/right after your moving-in
*Small items
-Toilet rolls
-Tissues
-Light bulbs
-Laundry detergent
-Hangers
-Dishwashing soap
-Soap

 

How much will the monthly living expenses be?
Due to the 2016 data from Statistics Bureau / Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Japan (*For citizens under 35 years old)

The average monthly living expense in Japan is said to be about 2,400JPY~8,000JPY.

What will be the main cost?
The expenses of consumables such as toilet paper, tissues, tooth brush, soap etc. was a
1,100JPY〜1,600JPY.
Other expenses will be items such as cosmetics. This part differs depending on how your personal preference will be.

 

Let’s start making the plan,
good luck on your new life!

【Golden week closure】

Hello!
Thank you very much for all your help and support as always.

Due to the Golden Week holidays in Japan, our office will be closed on the following days:
　May 3 (Tue)
　May 4 (Wed)
　May 5 (Thu)

We will resume business as usual from May 6th,Friday 13:00.

We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause you,
thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.

Thank you.
BALLEGGS

Thanks

Thank you for your inquiry.

I will contact you after confirming the contents.
Please wait for a while.

※Depending on the content of your inquiry, it may take several days to reply or we may not be able to answer.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but please be forewarned.

Regarding our New year’s Holdays.

Thank you for your support as always.

 

Today, we want to inform you about our New Year’s holidays.

 

The office will be closed during the period below.
2021 Dec. 28th (TUE) to 2022 Jan 5th (WED)
We will resume working from 2022 Jan 6th.

 

Apologies for any inconvenience it may cause,
thank you very much for your cooperation!

 

Best wishes for the holidays and the New Year 2022!

loveliest real estate agency you can find in Tokyo

I would like to first and foremost thank Ayui-san and Manami-san for having searched through so many apartments and finding me a lovely apartment around Suginami – something incredibly hard to find inasmuch as I am a student and foreigner on top with a certain budget. I can’t recommend them enough and must say that they are by far the most professional and loveliest real estate agency you can find in Tokyo – as a foreigner and national alike. Thank you very much!

helped me find a place that was great for me!

Two real estate agents, (Paku and Manami), assisted me and helped me find a place that was great for me! They both could speak English and helped me find apartments that fit my desires. They were easy to communicate with and gave me their Line to talk to if I have any questions! Also, they specialize in the Meguro area, but can find apartments from anywhere in Tokyo! I ended up picking one that was in Taito-ku that they introduced me to!

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Our aim is to make your life in Tokyo/Japan the best one-
to enrich your life,
supporting with safety,
making your life happy.
 
 
We value our relationship, to make your life happy and healthy.
 
All of us are proud of ourselves- because we all are happy to help you.
 
 
We will do all our best to make your every day life a better one.
The place you spend most of the time- your home.
Making your home a better place should make your life a better one.
 
Please let us help you to make the life a comfortable, secured, peaceful one.
 
 
 
And if each of you can enjoy your life here in Japan,
that should make the whole Tokyo/Japan a better place.
Because we know that Tokyo should be a really beautiful , active and peaceful city.
No borders between ‘Japanese’ and ‘non-Japanese’.
 
 
We hope we will have a chance to help you,
and enjoy your life in Tokyo/Japan!
 
 
Thank you.
Stay safe!
 
BALLEGGS
03-6388-6889