What are the main reasons for the increase in apartment renovation costs?

The main reasons include the increase in aging apartments, rising labor costs due to a shortage of workers, and the recent rise in repair material prices due to naphtha shortage (naphtha shock).

What are the issues with the typical apartment renovation contract methods?

In the 'design and supervision method' and 'responsible construction method,' there is an issue of hidden markups in the construction cost due to kickbacks from recommended construction companies to management companies in a layered subcontracting structure.

What is the 'direct contract method'?

It is a system where the apartment management association directly contracts with the construction company. There are no unnecessary fees or middleman margins, the scope of responsibility is clear, and quality is guaranteed.

When and where are the free consultation sessions held?

The next session is on June 27 (Saturday) from 14:00 to 15:00 at Lumiere Fuchu (Fuchu City Civic Hall) in Fuchu City, Tokyo. Subsequent sessions are planned to be held monthly, mainly in the Tama area.

Who can we hear from at the free consultation sessions?

You can hear explanations and participate in Q&A sessions with active apartment management consultants who have handled numerous large-scale renovation projects using the direct contract method, such as Chiko Goto.

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Adopt the 'Direct Contract Method' to Counter the Naphtha Shock! Free Consultation Seminar Held on 'New Options' for Soaring Condominium Repair Costs

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To combat rising repair costs caused by the naphtha shortage, the Association for Condominium Large-Scale Repair Research will hold a free consultation on June 27 in Fuchu, Tokyo, proposing a 'direct contract method' that eliminates intermediary margins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the main reasons for the increase in apartment renovation costs?: A: The main reasons include the increase in aging apartments, rising labor costs due to a shortage of workers, and the recent rise in repair material prices due to naphtha shortage (naphtha shock).
Q: What are the issues with the typical apartment renovation contract methods?: A: In the 'design and supervision method' and 'responsible construction method,' there is an issue of hidden markups in the construction cost due to kickbacks from recommended construction companies to management companies in a layered subcontracting structure.
Q: What is the 'direct contract method'?: A: It is a system where the apartment management association directly contracts with the construction company. There are no unnecessary fees or middleman margins, the scope of responsibility is clear, and quality is guaranteed.
Q: When and where are the free consultation sessions held?: A: The next session is on June 27 (Saturday) from 14:00 to 15:00 at Lumiere Fuchu (Fuchu City Civic Hall) in Fuchu City, Tokyo. Subsequent sessions are planned to be held monthly, mainly in the Tama area.
Q: Who can we hear from at the free consultation sessions?: A: You can hear explanations and participate in Q&A sessions with active apartment management consultants who have handled numerous large-scale renovation projects using the direct contract method, such as Chiko Goto.