Living & Renting~1 min read2026-07-16
Renting in Japan as a Hong Konger: guarantor, key money and deposit explained
Relocating, on a working holiday, or studying? Japan's rental system differs greatly from Hong Kong's — guarantor, key money, deposit and agency fees unpacked, so you can budget your move-in cost and avoid the four traps foreigners hit most.
Estate Prime Advisory Team
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