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Tackling Vacant Homes Through Administrative Collaboration

Advance Life Planning Co., Ltd., recognized as a residential support organization by both the Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures, has announced its participation in the "2026 Kanagawa Prefecture Vacant House Utilization Model Project." This initiative is driven by the urgent necessity to address the growing problem of vacant homes, emphasizing the importance of a proactive (push-type) approach over the traditional passive (pull-type) model.

Background and Social Challenges

The Crisis of Vacant Homes

One of the primary causes behind the nationwide increase in vacant properties is the aging of homeowners, along with their indecision in deciding how to utilize these properties. Many owners feel overwhelmed by the processes and costs involved, leading to the abandonment of these homes. Relying solely on homeowner consultations to unlock potential solutions has proved inadequate in addressing this deep-rooted issue.

Integrating Living Support with Prevention Strategies

Founded in 2011, Advance Life Planning has focused on offering comprehensive support for elderly individuals without family, including aspects such as identity guarantees, life reconstruction, and post-death administrative procedures. Engagement with elderly residents has highlighted the significant connection between "social isolation among seniors" and the "vacant home problem." Therefore, as a registered partner in the Kanagawa Prefecture Housing Support Council, Advance Life Planning aims to merge its expertise in housing support and real estate utilization to recommend optimal solutions through a government-led push initiative. By alleviating the fears surrounding property management, the company seeks to accelerate decision-making and prevent the emergence of new vacant homes, establishing a sustainable social infrastructure model in the process.

Company’s Role in the Vacant House Utilization Model Project

The 2026 Kanagawa Prefecture Vacant House Utilization Model Project will have various participants, where information regarding model properties—agreed upon by property owners—will be provided to participating businesses. These businesses will then develop and propose utilization strategies based on local needs.

Project Overview and Role of Advance Life Planning

• - Project Name: 2026 Kanagawa Prefecture Vacant House Utilization Model Project
• - Organizer: Kanagawa Prefecture Bureau of Urban Development, Housing Planning Division
• - Execution Period: August 2026 to around January 2027
• - Target Areas: Kawasaki City, Chigasaki City

In this role, Advance Life Planning will conduct on-site investigations of the provided model properties and explore multifaceted utilization methods that contribute to local revitalization. The company is dedicated to offering clear explanations and guidance to property owners to facilitate informed decision-making.

Our Certifications and Participation Track Record

Advance Life Planning operates with a high degree of trust within the community and local government due to the following certifications and registrations:

• - Residential Support Organization: Designated by Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefectures
• - Member of the Tokyo Housing Support Council
• - Registered Vacant House Consultation Business: Kanagawa Prefecture (Residential Support Council)
• - Partner Firm in Fujisawa SDGs Co-Creation: Authorized business partner of Fujisawa City
• - Y-SDGs Certification: Certified company under Yokohama's certification system
• - Partnership Agreement with Nakano Ward: Partner firm of Nakano Ward

The issues of "vacant houses" and "elderly support" cannot be tackled effectively by a single organization or administrative body. Advance Life Planning's intention is to elevate this vacant house utilization model project into a comprehensive initiative that acts as a social infrastructure. The company is committed to creating a community where individuals can live with dignity and security until the end of their lives, and intends to pursue collaborative efforts with local governments, policy advocacy, joint model project implementations, and active alliances with various sectors such as medical, welfare, and professional industries to resolve these societal challenges.

About Advance Life Planning

• - Company Name: Advance Life Planning Co., Ltd.
• - Representative: Kazunori Morikaku, President
• - Capital: 100 million JPY
• - Establishment: September 1, 2011
• - Head Office: 3rd & 4th Floors, Sankey Building, 1-12-39 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0004
• - Fujisawa Consultation Office: 21-9 Minami Fujisawa, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture 251-0055
• - Business Contents: Comprehensive lifelong support services for the elderly (including Lone Senior Support), identity guarantee support, post-death administrative delegation, preparation support for notarized wills, real estate sales assistance, housing support, life reconstruction, vacant house prevention initiatives, medical collaboration services, support services for cancer patients, and Advance Life Planning services.
• - Website: Advance Life Planning