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Understanding Property Owners' Discontent with Tax Advisors

A recent survey conducted by PROLEXT, a real estate and inheritance consulting firm based in Tokyo, has shed light on the dissatisfaction among wealthy property owners regarding their tax advisors. Targeting individuals with assets exceeding 300 million yen, the survey highlights critical gaps in the service these owners receive.

Survey Findings

The results are striking—over 80% of property owners expressed feelings of dissatisfaction or a desire for improved propositions from their advisors. Two primary concerns emerged:

1. Lack of Specificity: Nearly 49% of respondents felt that their tax advisors failed to provide concrete numbers or well-founded advice.
2. Insufficient Expertise: About 39% pointed to a deficiency in specialists' knowledge outside of tax, suggesting a narrow focus on tax filings rather than holistic asset management.

The Underlying Issues

From these findings, it becomes apparent that the discontentment is rooted in two strikingly clear deficiencies:

• - Absence of Family Considerations: Decisions are often made without consulting the family’s collective wishes or understanding their future needs.
• - Short-sighted Focus: Advisory strategies prioritize immediate tax savings over considerations for long-term asset value and family happiness, indicating a systemic issue in crucial inheritance planning.

The Importance of Holistic Advisory

Properties owned by wealthy individuals are more than just financial assets; they represent family history and a foundation for future generations. However, the prevalent tax-driven approach to inheritance planning often overlooks essential perspectives, leading to ongoing discontent among property owners. Some critical perspectives missing from current advisory practices include:

• - Family Dynamics: The unique life plans of each family member—spanning multiple generations—are not sufficiently considered within the current advisory framework.
• - Sustainability of Assets: Long-term strategies that define how properties will maintain their value in the future are inadequately addressed, leaving owners with no clear path forward.
• - Legacy Intentions: Many advisors fail to capture the intention behind inheritance, resulting in standardized tax-saving solutions that do not reflect the owner’s personal aspirations for their legacy.

PROLEXT’s Insight: The importance of integrating three aspects—numbers (tax), assets (real estate), and heart (family)—has never been more pressing:

• - A Comprehensive Approach: Comprehensive decision-making support that balances tax, family considerations, and asset management is crucial, emphasizing the importance of family well-being and future sustainability.

PROLEXT's Recommendations

Following the survey results, PROLEXT's representative, Yasuhiro Kanamori, emphasized the need for a paradigm shift in how property owners handle their estate planning. "For property owners, their estates are not just financial figures; they encompass valuable legacies passed through generations. We are committed to realizing inheritance strategies that genuinely consider family dynamics and future perspectives—not solely a tax view."

Survey Overview

• - Target Group: Individuals owning real estate assets worth over 300 million yen (n=107)
• - Geographic Scope: Nationwide in Japan
• - Methodology: Online research conducted with IDEATECH’s marketing research tools.
• - Research Institution: PROLEXT
• - Survey Period: January 23-26, 2026

Company Overview

• - Company Name: PROLEXT Corporation
• - CEO: Yasuhiro Kanamori
• - Location: 3-14-3 Nihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo, 103-6111, Japan
• - Business Focus: Comprehensive tax advisory for individuals and corporations, inheritance tax declarations, estate planning, real estate brokerage, and investment advice.
• - Website: PROLEXT

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