When you are looking for a room, you may be asked, "Wouldn't the rent for this property be a little lower?"
Rent negotiations may be possible. However, this does not apply to all properties. In fact, for popular properties, you may receive another offer while you are negotiating.
Properties that are easy to negotiate
It is easier to negotiate on properties that have been vacant for a long time. As an owner, you may want to adjust the conditions a little to get people to move in rather than leaving the property vacant.
There may also be room for negotiation in cases where the building is older, the building is located far from the station, or there are multiple vacant rooms in the same building.
Properties that are difficult to negotiate
It tends to be difficult to negotiate for properties that are newly built, newly built, near a station, have just started recruiting, or have many requests for viewings.
This is because it is easy to receive subsequent applications for such properties without lowering the rent. If you force yourself to negotiate, there is a risk that other applicants will simply get ahead of you, rather than giving a bad impression.
Options to discuss matters other than rent
Even if the rent itself is difficult, you may be able to negotiate on free rent, key money, key replacement costs, move-in date, etc.
In some cases, it may be easier to reduce the initial cost a little rather than lowering the monthly rent.
Negotiation is a set of “intention to apply”
It is difficult to negotiate by simply listening. It will be easier for management companies and owners to consider this if they are willing to apply under these conditions.
summary
Rent negotiation is possible, but it depends on the timing and the property. For popular properties, speed may be more important than negotiation.
If you would like to negotiate, please tell the person in charge how far you are willing to make an immediate decision. We can work together to find a realistic landing spot.