English-Speaking Property Management in Ueda

Property management in Ueda — FAQ

We inherited my grandparents' house in Ueda with a storehouse and a field. Where do we start?

We start with a full visit: the house, the kura and the land, photographed and described in English, with anything urgent flagged. Registering the inheritance and anything to do with farmland rules is for a judicial scrivener and the local agricultural committee; we can introduce you and handle the practical side meanwhile.

Ueda doesn't get much snow. Do I still need to winterise the house?

Yes. The basin is dry, but winter nights still freeze, and an empty house with water in its pipes can split them. We drain or protect the water system before winter and check after cold spells.

Can you look after a cottage up in Sugadaira as well as a house in town?

Yes. Sugadaira is part of Ueda but much higher and colder, with real snow, so we plan visits, freeze protection and snow checks separately for the highland property.

How much does property management in Ueda cost?

Plans run from ¥14,000 to ¥42,000 per month depending on how often we visit — quarterly, every other month, or monthly. The right cadence depends on your Ueda property's type, age, and condition. Rental management is 5% of rent, and renovation is quoted separately.