To Japanese people who will be stationed in London

Our Japan Desk are here to help

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If you are looking for a place to live in London, please contact our Japan Desk

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For Japanese corporate customers, it is very important to assign a property agent who understands Japan's unique cultural background, manners and professionalism and can provide a high level of service when looking for a place to live in London. Benham & Reeves has been introducing rental properties to Japanese companies for over 20 years, and since 2017 we have established the Japan Desk to provide London real estate rental services by a Japanese team.

Japan Desk Service

The Japan Desk Team, which provides property letting services from consultation on finding a place to moving in, contract renewal, and moving out, provides a one-stop solution. This is a unique service that meets the needs of our customers so that they can start their new life in London as smoothly as possible. Our features are as follows.

  • Introduction of properties according to your wishes from 21 branches throughout London
  • Abundant experience as a long-established London property agent for more than 60 years since its establishment and high trust as a founding member of ARLA
  • Consulting service by experienced Japanese staff with ARLA qualification for more than 18 years in London property business
  • More than 70% of the properties introduced are directly managed by Japan Desk.
  • Support service for smooth contract procedures in Japanese

Our 10-point plan is a roadmap designed so that customers can start their lives smoothly.

  • Appointment for an account manager in charge of property search
  • Initial consulting to find the desired property such as desired area, budget, commuting, school and hobbies
  • We propose recommended properties from our network of all 21 branches and guide you to the viewing.
  • Contract negotiations with the landlord, contract document procedures
  • Advice and assistance such as inventory check-in reservation and utility bill account setup
  • Property management by Japan desk during the tenancy
  • Inquiries and consultations in Japanese during the tenancy
  • Contract renewal negotiations and procedures
  • Assistance in various procedures such as cleaning and inventory checkout related to moving out, and attendance to checkout
  • Helping with a smooth security deposit return procedure
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Yoshi Tsuji
Associate Director - Japan Desk

Yoshi Tsuji, our Japan Desk Associate Director, talks about the Japan Desk Team as a London real estate expert.

"In the London property market, where a sense of speed is required more than ever, it is extremely important to collect detailed and accurate information and propose areas and properties that suit the lifestyles of our customers. In particular, in the ever-changing London property market, as a specialist in new and newly built properties, we not only introduce new properties with facilities and security, but also propose new living environments that go beyond the traditional stereotypes. Is an important factor for a more comfortable life in London, and we will provide high-quality services with introducing our managed properties for the smooth start-up of our customers. We believe that is our unique strength. "

If you are looking for a rental accommodation in London, please contact our Japan Desk.

As a London property professional, the Japan Desk Team will help for your smooth settle in London.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, we have a dedicated Japan Desk to assist Japanese clients in their native language when searching for a home in London.

Japanese tenants prefer houses with ample storage to organise everything neatly, privacy measures, green outdoors, ample natural light, washlet toilets and good safety measures.

From conducting virtual viewings to handling all the buying and rental paperwork remotely via our Japan Desk, you can easily buy or rent a London property from Japan before you arrive in the UK.

While North London areas like Finchley and Golders Green are known to have Japanese residents and businesses, Ealing, Hampstead and Acton are also popular among Japanese communities.

Our Japan Desk personally helps Japanese expats and students with finding good quality rentals and properties near their respective offices or universities across London.

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