In the beginning, Satoshi left everything up to BIL, so BIL was talking about selling the house, but then they both started thinking about "life after retirement"…
Satoshi says he isn't quite ready to move back to Kyoto just yet
On the other hand, BIL & SIL are ready to move out of their condo, especially since it is kind of out of the way and they don’t like their condo association.
On top of all of that, in 2024, Kyoto will start charging a tax for houses that aren't being lived in.
BIL says they don't have money to pay for renovations or to buy a new house, which means that Satoshi will have to pay for most, if not all of the renovation costs/or to build a new house.
Satoshi's friend put them in touch with an architect, so Satoshi is in Kyoto today to meet with him.
The architect will check the foundation today as well as for termites (and maybe other critters, eep!)...
So..if the base of the house and structure are still strong (though the house is over 50 years old), Satoshi thinks they should just get the house cleaned and if need be maybe do a little fixing up.
But if not, they would need to rebuild
Stay tuned and send good mojo
Oh too bad we couldn't hook up in Kyoto! Today was aquarium day so didn't have time too. Ate lunch 2:30 and guy said that was last order since closed at 3. Was so hungry wanted to order more
ReplyDeleteV
Hope everything goes well!!
ReplyDeleteV, he left Kyoto at about 3-ish, cause he wanted to go out drinking in Tokyo with friends...
ReplyDeleteJalna, me too!
Take care you two.
Kat
Oh boy...hope everything turns out ok Kat!
ReplyDeleteKirk, me too thanks!
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat
I've been following a couple of YouTubers in Japan about those old and/or abandoned houses and how they're taxed if left vacant. I'd be curious to see how your situation plays out!
ReplyDeleteRowena, hoping this goes well.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat