Philia Corporation Ltd. (Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoyuki Koshikawa) operates a real estate revitalization support website specializing in problematic properties, and conducted a nationwide survey targeting men and women across Japan. Full details are published in our column ▶ https://philia-co.com/media/other/questionnaire-kodate-ishiki/ Issues such as inheriting family homes and leaving vacant houses unattended have become unavoidable social problems. Starting in April 2024, inheritance registration will become mandatory, and under revised legislation enacted in December 2023, poorly managed vacant houses face the real risk of property taxes increasing up to sixfold. From the perspective of experts who have handled over 1,000 consultations, many people share similar dilemmas—"What should I do with a house full of memories?" or "Is the house too old to sell?" This article dives deep into the true nature of the "anxieties" preventing people from dealing with their family homes, based on survey results from 500 men and women nationwide. (Request for Quoting or Reproducing Survey Results) 1 When using the results or images from this survey, please clearly credit the source as: "For buying non-rebuildable properties, row houses, terraced houses, or shared ownership interests, contact Philia Corporation." 2 If used on a website, please include the following URLs as the source: [ https://philia-co.com/media/other/questionnaire-kodate-ishiki/ ] [ https://philia-co.com/ ] No permission is required from our company for publication. (Survey Overview) Target: Men and women across Japan Survey Period: April 25–26, 2026 Method: Internet-based voluntary responses Valid Responses: 500 people (320 women / 180 men) (Survey Summary) • Over 80% of respondents strongly consider the remaining lifespan of a building • Top reason: Concern about repair costs in old age • Respondents express financial and emotional concerns related to building deterioration over