Relief and Nexwill: A Strategic Alliance to Tackle Vacant Properties

Relief and Nexwill: A Strategic Alliance to Address Vacant Properties

The professional organizing company Relief, headquartered in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, has joined forces with Nexwill, a real estate firm specializing in the purchase and resale of distressed properties. This collaboration, effective February 27, 2026, aims to streamline services related to the disposal and reuse of household items during the property selling process, especially for estates and relocations.

Background of the Partnership

Relief operates as a part of the Good Holdings Group, boasting over 31 locations predominantly in urban areas such as Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The alarming rise in the number of vacant homes in Japan has posed significant challenges for property owners. Many of these owners face a dual dilemma: the emotional and logistical burden of disposing of household items left behind, and the inability to find buyers due to local market conditions or other complications. With an impressive record of 12,000 consultations and partnerships with over 500 corporations, Relief is well-equipped to navigate these challenges.

Nexwill, based in Minato, Tokyo, has a strong track record in conducting collaborations with local governments to tackle vacant house situations and promote living in multiple regions. By integrating Relief's expertise in organizing and disposal with Nexwill's insight into real estate revivals, this partnership seeks to resolve the disconnect between the process of organizing homes and finding avenues to finalize property sales. The ultimate goal is to alleviate ownership burdens and turn potential liabilities into new community assets.

Comprehensive Solutions Through the Alliance

This partnership provides clients with a seamless experience, allowing them to access combined services from both companies, which can significantly simplify the process of dealing with vacant properties:

1. Collaboration from Relief to Nexwill (Strengthening Property Sales)
For clients utilizing Relief's organizing services, Nexwill will offer acquisition proposals for challenging properties—particularly those difficult to sell due to location, shared ownership, or restrictions such as rebuilding concerns. By clarifying the exit strategies for these properties, the emotional and financial barriers to organizing them can be lowered substantially.

2. Collaboration from Nexwill to Relief (Ensuring Proper Disposal of Residual Items)
When a property managed by Nexwill requires removal of leftover items, Relief will provide the necessary services. With over 60 years of experience in waste management, Relief ensures compliance with legal norms while delivering appropriate cleanup solutions to their clients.

Testimonials

Tomoyuki Maruoka, CEO of Nexwill
"We are thrilled to initiate this business partnership with Relief. Many property owners have expressed that they are unable to sell due to leftover items or face challenges in decluttering due to distance. This collaboration enables us to offer a holistic solution—from organization to sale—thus contributing to resolving the vacant property crisis and invigorating local communities."

Tomonobu Akazawa, CEO of Relief
"By partnering with Nexwill, we have developed a comprehensive support framework connecting organization with exit strategies for vacant properties. By integrating our expertise in proper cleanup with their experience in real estate, we aim to alleviate owners' anxieties and create new value for what were previously unsellable properties. We are committed to leveraging our strengths to promote community revitalization."

Company Profiles

Nexwill Inc.

- Location: 10th Floor, PMO Shimbashi II, 5-10-5 Shimbashi, Minato, Tokyo
- Founded: January 29, 2019
- Services: Purchase of distressed properties, management of vacant property CtoC platforms, real estate sales and mediation, real estate investment.
- Website: www.nexwill.co.jp

Relief Inc.

- Location: 2-1-26 Naruhihama, Nishinomiya, Hyogo
- Founded: 2011 (inherited the business from Dai Ei Eisei, founded in 1960)
- Services: Estate clearance, organizing and disposal of unwanted items, reuse of unwanted items.
- Website: www.relief-company.jp

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