Renovation is very important to extend the life of condominiums.

Renovation of condominiums and extension of life

Last updated on October 16, 2024.

What is the renovation of condominiums?

　In order to maintain their own condominium as good as possible, Residential Association and the owners of the condominium are involved in daily management and repair at each Residential Association, accumulating repair costs, and carrying out large-scale repair work.
　On the other hand, in recent years, the need for preparation in the event of a disaster has increased, and the number of courier services has increased rapidly due to the spread of online shopping, and the residents themselves have age and are required for housing accordingly. The functions required will also change.
　Therefore, simply "repair" to repair old or broken parts will gradually become a more livable house.
　Therefore, it is necessary to upgrade or add functions. This is called "renovation."

Repairs and renovations

Example of renovation
Seismic reinforcement and seismic isolation systems	Seismic reinforcement, installation of seismic isolation devices, etc.
Improvement of anti-crime program	security camera installation, etc.
Improvement of barrier-free	Installation of elevators, installation of stair railings, elimination of steps, etc.
Improvement of energy performance	Improve heat insulation of windows and exterior walls, introduce energy management systems, install storage batteries, etc.
Adding functions according to the times	Installation of home delivery lockers, installation of Internet equipment, etc. Change the water supply system to a direct connection system, install electric vehicle charging facilities, etc.

Renovation is very important

　If you are dissatisfied with the comfort and function of a condominium, you may think you should sell or rebuild the condominium, but it's not easy.
　Even if you sell condominiums, if they are aging or obsolete, the asset value will also be affected.
　Furthermore, looking at recent rebuilding cases, rebuilding often costs as much money as buying a new condominium. （Basic knowledge of rebuilding condominiums）
　Refurbishment is very important to keep living and maintain asset value.

Condominiums built before 1981 require attention to earthquake resistance.

　The Building Standards Law was revised in June 1981, and the standards for safety against earthquakes became stricter. Items designed and constructed based on previous standards may not be sufficiently earthquake-resistant. In the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, buildings built under this old standard were damaged much.
　For condominiums built with construction confirmation before May 1981, seismic retrofitting is particularly important.

Receive an earthquake resistance check

　Even before May 1981, some were designed and constructed with sufficient earthquake resistance. Therefore, we first receive an earthquake resistance diagnosis and check the earthquake resistance.

Perform seismic retrofitting

　Condominiums whose seismic resistance has become insufficient due to the seismic diagnosis should undergo seismic retrofitting immediately.
　In Yokohama City, the Housing and Architecture Bureau Building Disaster Prevention Section provides support for earthquake resistance.

Seismic retrofitting of condominiums

Reference: About earthquake-resistant diagnosis, earthquake-resistant repair (condominium management basic seminar)

Make sure to reserve and prepare

　Renovation adds and improves the functions of condominiums' dwelling units and common areas, but since the necessary functions change with the times, it is difficult to plan for more than 10 years, like planned repairs. There is also.
　Therefore, it is important for condominiums to discuss what functions are needed in line with the periodic review of the long-term repair plan, and to review the reserves for construction.

Subsidies for the cost of considering renovation

　There is a system to assist some of the costs involved in considering renovation.
　For more information, please refer to "Subsidies for renovation studies."

※The number of subsidies is limited.

※Costs and construction costs for normal repairs are not covered.