The number of people working from home and running their own businesses is increasing, and we are receiving more and more inquiries from people who want to use their home for work.
Property information may say "SOHO available" or "Office use available", but the meanings are not the same.
What is SOHO possible?
SOHO is a property where you can live as a residence while also negotiating small-scale work use.
It is expected that the space will be used to work on a computer at home or as a work space for personal business.
However, it may be difficult to use signboards in industries that have a large number of visitors.
What is office use available?
If the property can be used as an office, it may be used as an office rather than a residence, or it may be used as both a residence and an office.
The contract form, consumption tax, security deposit, and restoration conditions may differ from the housing contract.
The scope of permission varies greatly depending on the property, so be sure to explain the details of your work in detail.
Can I register as a corporation?
When using the address for work, it is important to be able to register a corporation or use the address for personal business.
There are properties that can be SOHO but cannot be registered. Please organize the necessary usage such as registration, mail, displaying the store name, dealing with visitors, etc., and then check.
Neighborhood impact
Work that involves a lot of visitors, a lot of cargo being brought in, and noise and smells can be difficult in residential properties.
Please keep in mind that usage that affects the lives of other residents is unlikely to be approved.
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The scope of permission is different between SOHO and office use.
Organize the work details, guests, registration, signboards, luggage, and contract type in advance, and check the details with the management company. If you sign a contract without any ambiguity, you may not be able to use it later.