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The short answer
A trusted neighbour or relative nearby is valuable — they notice things no one else would. But goodwill has limits: regular inside checks, repairs, Japanese paperwork and storm call-outs are a lot to ask of a favour.
| Compared | MonoHaus | A friend or neighbour |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | CostFrom ¥14,000/month | A favour (and gifts) |
| Inside checks | Inside checksEvery visit: airing, water, damp, pests | Usually a look from outside |
| Reports | ReportsDated photo report after every visit | A message now and then |
| Repairs | RepairsQuotes with photos, contractors managed | Awkward to ask; who pays and decides? |
| After storms and quakes | After storms and quakesWe check and report as soon as it's safe | If they can, and if they're safe themselves |
| Paperwork | PaperworkTax bills and official mail handled | Not really fair to ask |
| If they move or fall ill | If they move or fall illContinuity — a team, not one person | You start again |
Or both. Keep your neighbour as the friendly eyes on the street — we'll do the inside checks, repairs and paperwork, and they'll always have someone to call.
お問い合わせ
We look after it, deal with the paperwork in Japanese and report to you in English.