[Anshin Demolition Contractor Certification Association] [Ranking of reasons for wanting to relocate] Questionnaire survey of 424 people *Anshin Demolition Contractor Certification Association, General Incorporated Association*
Press release: August 30, 2024
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[Ranking of reasons for wanting to relocate] Questionnaire survey of 424 people *Survey on the reasons for wanting to relocate*
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The Anshin Demolition Contractor Certification Association (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yuichi Suzuki) conducted an “Awareness Survey on the Reasons for Relocating” among 424 people who wanted to relocate, and compiled the data into rankings. did. *
Have you ever thought about or considered moving your house? Even if you own a home, there are many people who consider moving to suit their life stage.
This time, we are introducing the free demolition estimate guide ( https://www.kaitai-guide.net/
) conducted a survey of 424 people who wanted to relocate. The results are summarized in a ranking format.
Regarding the survey results, Asut Co., Ltd. (* https://www.asut.jp/*
) Namiko Narukawa, Representative Director, has provided an opinion.
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* [Survey overview] *
Survey target: People who want to change residence
Survey period: July 26, 2024 to August 9, 2024
Research organization: Our association research
Survey method: Voluntary response via the internet
Number of valid responses: 424 people (259 women/165 men)
Age of respondents: 20s 12.7% / 30s 31.9% / 40s 27.9% / 50s 23.3% / 60s and older 4.2%
* [Summary of survey results] *
・The number one reason for wanting to move is “I want to live in a larger house” ・30.1% of respondents said they would like to move to a newly built detached house.
・The number one thing to consider when deciding where to move to is the quality of the surrounding environment.
The number one reason for wanting to move is “I want to live in a larger house.”
The most common reason for wanting to move was “I want to live in a larger house (119 people),” followed by “My current house is old (82 people).”
We know that there are many people who are dissatisfied with the building they currently live in and are considering moving. Even if your home feels spacious and new when you first start living in it, it can become difficult to live in as your belongings increase and deteriorate over time.
When it comes to transportation access and the surrounding
environment, the conditions that you prioritize and the surrounding environment often change while you live there.
-1st place: I want to live in a spacious house-
・Since I had a child, I need to live in a larger room than I currently have (Male, 20s, Chiba Prefecture)
・My house is small and I don’t have much storage space, so it’s stressful not being able to put things away properly (Female, 30s, Shiga Prefecture)
・It’s a 2LDK with 3 parents and children living together. I want my own room (40s female, Hyogo Prefecture)
In addition to the size of the house and rooms, many people also cited storage space and number of rooms. When the family increases due to marriage or childbirth, the amount of luggage increases, so many people want to move to a larger house.
Many people were considering moving to a house with more rooms as their child grows.
-2nd place: My current house is old-
・The building is old and the summer heat and winter cold are severe (Female in her 40s, Saitama Prefecture)
・This is because the water supply, sewage, electrical equipment, etc. in a house built 50 years ago have become noticeably outdated (Male, 60s and older, Miyazaki Prefecture)
Older houses have outdated equipment and are difficult to maintain. Also, if the housing performance such as insulation and airtightness is poor, it will be easy to feel hot or cold and you will not be able to live comfortably.
Even if they lived in their own home, some people thought it would be better to move instead of going through the trouble of renovating it.
-3rd place Inconvenient location and transportation-
・Because the place I currently live has inconvenient transportation and I need a car to get around, I think it will be even more difficult to live in my old age (Female, 20s, Oita Prefecture)
・Public transportation has been reduced and it has become inconvenient (Female in her 50s, Nagasaki Prefecture)
In areas such as rural areas where there is little public
transportation, many people wish to relocate, thinking, “It’s fine as long as I can drive a car, but I’m worried about how I’ll live once I get my driver’s license back.” There are some areas that were good when you first started living there, but gradually the number of buses and trains decreases and it becomes inconvenient.
There were also people who were considering moving to a different place due to reasons such as marriage, job transfer, or when their children started commuting to school by train.
-4th place: Dissatisfaction with the surrounding environment- ・Currently, I live on a high floor in a very noisy area with a lot of traffic, so in the future I would like to live in a quiet residential area or a low-rise apartment on a quiet street one street back from the main street (40s)
Female Tokyo)
– As depopulation and population outflow progressed, shops and businesses closed, making shopping extremely inconvenient. There is a lot of anxiety about shopping and medical care in retirement (Female in her 50s, Yamagata Prefecture)
The surrounding environment refers to things such as “proximity to commercial facilities and public facilities,” “presence of noisy facilities,” “public safety,” and “natural environment.” For example, it’s inconvenient if commercial facilities are far away, and if you live in a noisy area, you’re worried about the effects on your sleep and physical condition.
The surrounding environment that people seek differs depending on their life stage, such as “I’m getting older, so I want to live near a hospital,” or “I’ve had a child, so I want to live near a park.” The surrounding environment that you thought was good when you lived alone may turn into a disadvantage after you get married or have children.
Also, the surrounding environment may change for reasons beyond your control, such as “the local supermarket has closed.”
-5th place I want to live in a compact house-
・Because the house was built for children, I think it would be difficult to use as a couple once the couple became a couple (Female, 20s, Okayama Prefecture)
・My children have left the nest and I have a spare room. I want a house that is easy to maintain (female in her 50s, Aichi Prefecture) Some people want to move to a more compact house because the number of family members living together has decreased due to reasons such as their child becoming independent or the parent who lived with them passing away. Large houses require more time to clean and maintain, and they also incur running costs such as electricity bills.
-6th place Anxiety about disasters-
・I would like to move because I am in a landslide-prone area (Male, 30s, Ibaraki Prefecture)
・I currently live on the second floor in an area with a high risk of flood damage. The reason is that I want to live on a higher floor and reduce the risk as much as possible (Female in her 40s, Tokyo) If your home is damaged in a disaster, your daily life will be disrupted and it will be a big psychological shock. Many people were considering relocating because they live in areas with a high risk of floods, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
While many people commented on the area, some were concerned about the earthquake resistance of the building.
-7th place: Longing for a detached house/ownership-
・The location is not bad, but since it is a rental apartment and I have lived here for over 10 years, I would like to own my own home (30s female, Kyoto Prefecture)
・I want to escape from the hassles of living in an apartment. I would like to live quietly in a detached house (man in his 50s, Osaka Prefecture)
The survey results revealed that some people feel that even after renting or living in an apartment, they still prefer owning a home or a detached house. Some people say that they feel more at home in a detached house because they were raised in a detached house, which suggests that the environment in which they were raised has had an influence.
In addition, some people were worried about securing a place to live after retirement and were considering buying their own home.
30.1% of respondents said they would like to move to a newly built detached house.
When asked what kind of residence they would like to live in if they were to move, the most common answer was a newly built detached house (30.1%). Many of the reasons given for moving were “I want to live in a larger house” and “My current house is old,” so it’s no wonder that many people want to move to a newly built detached house that is newer and has more space and more rooms.
On the other hand, used condominiums are more popular than new ones. Newly built condominiums in urban areas are expensive to purchase, and I get the impression that many people want to renovate and live in second-hand condominiums in good locations.
-Reason for wanting a newly built detached house-
・I want to build a house that I like (20s, female, Hiroshima prefecture) ・Condominiums have associations and relationships between the upper and lower floors. Also, my husband says, “I don’t want to live in a second-hand house.” (Female, 30s, Hiroshima Prefecture)
・A single-family house is better because apartment complexes require management fees and parking fees (Female in her 50s, Nagasaki Prefecture)
We received responses such as “I want to move from an apartment to a detached house” and “I feel more comfortable in a new home.”
The most common reason for choosing a detached house is to avoid noise problems. Especially in households with children, many people think that a detached house is better because they don’t have to worry about what’s going on downstairs.
As some people have said, “I want to build a house to my liking,” with a custom-built home, you can design the floor plan the way you like, and you have more freedom in installing equipment. Therefore, for people who want to live in a home that reflects their personal tastes, a newly built single-family home is a strong option.
-Reason for wanting a used condominium-
・I’m not particular about new construction, so I prefer second-hand and cheap places (Female in her 20s, Osaka Prefecture)
・We believe that condominiums are easier to dispose of after we die than detached houses. I want to reduce the cost of moving through renovations (40s)
Female Fukuoka Prefecture)
・As it is a used item, the price is reasonable. I think condominiums are more valuable assets because they are easier to rent than single-family houses (Male, 40s, Osaka Prefecture)
Those who wanted a used condominium cited many cost advantages. There are many influencers who are talking about renovating and renovating used condominiums, so there may be an increase in the number of people who are not concerned about building a new apartment as long as the price is reasonable.
However, there may be restrictions on renovating a condominium due to condominium regulations. If you are considering renovating a used condominium after purchasing it, be sure to check in advance whether your desired renovation is possible.
Additionally, older condominiums tend to have higher management fees and repair reserves. Please note that even if the initial cost is reduced, the running cost may be high.
-Reason for wanting a used detached house-
・I don’t have the budget to buy a new house, so I want to renovate a used house (Female, 20s, Saitama Prefecture)
・I want to buy it as cheaply as possible. It’s easier to imagine what it would be like to live there if you have the actual thing (Male, 30s, Hyogo Prefecture)
・My current house is a second-hand detached house, which is cheaper than building a new house, and I am satisfied with my life there. In the first place, what I’m looking for when relocating is “living in a different place,” so I’m not very particular about the house (people in their 60s and older)
Male Tokyo)
Many people who wanted to buy a used house said things like “It’s cheaper than building a new house” and “I want to renovate it.” I get the impression that there are many people who say, “I would like to avoid apartments because I’m concerned about noise, but new buildings are expensive, so I choose second-hand ones.”
Another advantage of purchasing a used detached house is that you can see the actual house, making it easier to imagine what life will be like after you move. There were also a lot of people who were looking forward to self-renovation and self-remodeling of old detached houses.
-Reason for wanting a newly built apartment-
・The latest equipment is installed and construction is often in highly convenient locations (30s, female, Hokkaido)
・It is convenient to take out the trash in an apartment. Also, it’s a newly built building with the latest equipment. (Female, 30s, Shiga Prefecture)
・A condominium is better because a detached house can be stressful to maintain and care for the plumbing and garden. If possible, I’d prefer a new building with no traces of previous use (I’m in my 40s) Female Tokyo)
・It looks like it will sell even if you live there for a few years. Because there seems to be a demand for it (man in his 50s, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Regarding newly built condominiums, many respondents said that “the housing performance seems to be high” and “it seems like there would be less effort to manage.”
Many condominiums pay attention to earthquake resistance and airtightness, and are equipped with delivery boxes and garbage collection areas for the exclusive use of condominium residents, making them comfortable and convenient to live in. Modern condominiums are equipped with security features such as automatic locks.
The management of the common areas is handled by a rental management company or a management company contracted with the condominium’s management association, so one advantage is that there is less effort involved in management.
Newly built condominiums in good locations also have the advantage of being easier to sell when you want to sell them, and easier to find a tenant when you want to rent them out.
The number one thing to consider when deciding where to move to is the quality of the surrounding environment.
When deciding where to move, the overwhelming number one priority was “good surrounding environment” (254 people), accounting for more than half of the respondents. 2nd place was “desired floor plan and size (167 people),” and 3rd place was “good location and transportation access (158 people).”
Many people place importance on the surrounding environment and location, as well as their reasons for moving, such as floor plan and size. Many people plan to live there for a long time after relocating, such as by moving to their final home, so it makes sense that they place importance on the surrounding environment and location, which cannot be changed later.
-1st place Good surrounding environment-
・The surrounding environment is very important due to school matters. Ideally, it would be as close as possible to places where you can shop (Female, 30s, Chiba Prefecture)
・I hate cities, so I would like to live in a calm environment in the suburbs. I have a cat, so there is a veterinary hospital nearby (Female in her 40s, Osaka Prefecture)
・A good living environment that suits you and your family’s lifestyle. Specifically, I’m looking for a quiet, safe area and a place with a good natural environment (male in his 50s, Hyogo Prefecture) In addition to convenient living, there are also people who are looking for a quiet environment. No matter how convenient it is, you can’t live in a calm area if it’s noisy until midnight.
There was also a noticeable voice from people who were raising children that they considered the school district important.
-2nd place Desired floor plan/size-
・Housework flow line and floor plan. There are two toilets (female in her 30s, Gifu Prefecture)
・2LDK, perfect for a couple (Female in her 50s, Kyoto Prefecture) We received answers such as “There are enough rooms to create a children’s room,” “The bath and toilet are separate,” and “There is plenty of storage.” Some people live alone or as a couple and want a compact floor plan.
In addition, in the case of condominiums, depending on the floor plan, whether there are many families, married couples, or people living alone depends on the floor plan. If you think it would be better to have more people around you with the same family structure as you, the floor plan is also an important point when choosing a property.
-3rd place Good location and transportation access-
・Within a 10-minute walk from the station (Male, 30s, Tokyo) ・It must be within walking distance from the station (Female in her 40s, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Considering the convenience of commuting to work or school, many people now place importance on good transportation access. Even if the station is close, it is inconvenient if there are few trains, and it can be difficult if you have to transfer frequently to get to work or school. In order to spend your days comfortably, you need to consider the routes and number of trains.
-4th place Rent/price within budget-
・Purchase price (Male in his 20s, Hiroshima Prefecture)
・Expenses such as rent (Male in his 20s, Fukuoka Prefecture) If the rent or purchase price is too high for your income, you may find it difficult to pay your rent or loan. In addition to the purchase price and rent, there are also maintenance costs, so consider running costs before deciding where to live.
However, if you set the purchase price or rent too low, you may not be satisfied with the location or facilities. You need to prioritize what you want in a new place and select a property while balancing it with your budget.
-5th place: Completeness of housing facilities-
・Latest equipment (Male, 20s, Tokyo)
・The cleanliness of the water area. I have moved many times, and I feel that if the plumbing is not in good condition, the quality of life will deteriorate, so I want to place importance on the plumbing (40s)
Female Tokyo)
Housing equipment includes “water systems such as bathrooms,” “air conditioning equipment such as ventilation fans,” and “electrical equipment such as intercoms.” You won’t be able to live comfortably without proper housing facilities.
In particular, many people place importance on the completeness of the facilities, as they use them every day.
summary
Many people are dissatisfied with their current home, which is small or old, and are considering moving. Also, even if you don’t have any major complaints at the moment, when you think about the future, you may start to worry that it will be inconvenient if you get rid of your car, or that the space will be cramped when your children grow up.
Many people want to move to a newly built house that is spacious and offers a lot of freedom. However, the disadvantage of purchasing a newly built detached house in a convenient location is that the price tends to be higher.
As a result, many people are considering second-hand properties with the intention of renovating them.
Reference URL: Demolition costs for rebuilding
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* ▽Considerations by Namiko Narukawa*
The survey results show that people are dissatisfied with their current home and would like to move. This is because the requirements for a home change depending on the life stage. For example, families with small children tend to look for an environment that is
comfortable for their children, such as a spacious enough room for their children and a location near an elementary school.
However, in their long lives, children attend elementary school for only six years, and the children’s room becomes an empty room after they leave the nest. When renting, it is easy to move around depending on your life stage, but when buying a home, you often have to take out a mortgage, which makes it difficult to move easily.
When purchasing a home, you need to consider whether the home will be able to accommodate changes in your life stages, such as whether you will be able to walk to the hospital or supermarket without a car in retirement, or whether you will be able to live without using stairs.
* ■Supervisor introduction*
* Namiko Ikukawa (Narukawa Namiko) *
Representative Director of Asut Co., Ltd. (https://www.asut.jp/) financial planner
CFP(R) certified person, 1st class FP technician
Became independent as a financial planner in April 2003. Incorporated in 2007. In 2006, he started activities called “Money Juku@Mie” to support financial education for everyone from children to adults.
Currently, with the motto “Together with an exciting tomorrow,” I am working as a consultant for life plan creation, household finance consultation, end-of-life/inheritance consultation, etc. that will help you change from anxiety to peace of mind, while also lecturing, writing, and supervising money-related topics.
Received an award from the Financial Services Agency and the Bank of Japan in 2015 as a person who has contributed to the dissemination of financial knowledge.
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* ■About the free demolition estimate guide*
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* ■About the Anshin Demolition Contractor Certification Association, a general incorporated association*
The Anshin Demolition Contractor Certification Association (General Incorporated Association) certifies excellent demolition contractors in all prefectures across the country with the aim of creating an environment in which those planning demolition work can request work with peace of mind. We also act as a consultation desk to answer various questions regarding demolition work, and we also provide free introductions upon request.
* ■Association overview*
Company name: Anshin Demolition Contractor Certification Association (General Incorporated Association)
Address: VORT Shibaura WaterFront 4th floor, 4-12-31 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023
Representative: Representative Director Yuichi Suzuki
Established: June 2015
URL: http://anshin-kaitai.or.jp/