In this article, for people who want to enjoy living together with others even as they get older, we will tell you whether there are age restrictions for share houses and what to keep in mind when moving in.
Please read to the end.
Is there an age limit for share houses?
Many share houses have an age limit of 35 years for moving in.
Of course, this is just a guideline, and the age at which you can move in may vary depending on the property.
According to a past survey conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the breakdown of share house residents by age is 24.0% between the ages of 25 and 30, 21.1% between the ages of 30 and 35, and 16.0% between the ages of 35 and 40. It means.
In addition, although the number is decreasing, depending on the property, there are also residents over 40 years old and minors.
[Source] Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism “Summary of the results of a survey on the actual state of occupancy in rental rooms”
URL: http://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001046739.pdf
Why are age restrictions set for share houses?
So why are there age restrictions for share houses?
The main reasons include:
Why are there age restrictions for share houses?
- To reduce the risk of trouble
- Can be matched to the concept of the property
- Emergency contacts often cannot be found
A share house is a place where residents who do not know each other live together.
If people are different in age, there are concerns that they may not get along well with each other in their daily lives together, or that conflicts may arise due to differences in values.
When communicating with people who are different in age, there are often cases where knowledge and topics do not mesh, as expressed by the word "genegya".
Furthermore, the purpose of moving in varies depending on the age group, such as ``I want to save money on rent,'' ``I want to live in an area I like,'' and ``I want to expand my network.''
In addition, there are cases where, as people get older, they do not have relatives who need to be registered as emergency contacts, and operating companies have set age restrictions to avoid these risks.
Advantages and disadvantages of setting age restrictions for share houses
Next, we will introduce the advantages and concerns of having age restrictions in shared houses.
➀Advantages
The advantages of having age restrictions for share houses include the following.
Advantages of having age restrictions for share houses
- The concept of a shared house can be maintained
- Avoid trouble between tenants
- Prevention of injuries etc.
If the ages of the tenants are consistent, it will be easier to maintain the concept of the property, such as ``for student entrepreneurs'' or ``welcoming international students.''
Because people have similar ideas and topics, a sense of unity is created and it becomes easier to live together smoothly.
Also, as mentioned earlier in this article, there may be cases where problems arise due to a discrepancy in values or differences in lifestyle rhythms, but if there is an age restriction, such concerns will be reduced.
In addition, the risk of injury and infection due to contact between elderly and young residents can be reduced.
②Disadvantages
On the other hand, properties with age restrictions also have disadvantages.
Disadvantages of having age restrictions in share houses
- diversity is lost
- Unable to interact with people of different generations
If age restrictions are set for shared houses, there are concerns that the age range will be narrowed down to a certain extent, and the diversity of residents will be lost.
Opportunities to expand your sense of values and acquire new knowledge and connections by interacting with people of different age groups may be reduced.
How to move into a share house for people over 40
I have mentioned age restrictions so far, but even if you are over 40 years old, you may be able to move into a shared house.
Below is a list of share houses that often have no age restrictions or a high upper age limit.
Properties that can often be rented by people over 40
- Share house for the elderly
- Share house with a concept
- luxury share house
In recent years, an increasing number of sharehouses are accepting elderly people on the condition that they are healthy and able to take care of themselves.
There are many residents in their 70s, and the overall age range of residents is older, so the advantage is that they can enjoy shared house life without having to worry about differences in values or feelings of alienation.
There are some properties that are barrier-free for elderly people, so you should consider that as an option.
In addition, there are cases in which elderly people can move in to properties that are managed based on specific concepts such as ``cross-cultural exchange'' and ``enjoying country/resort life.''
Furthermore, there are many cases where high-end share house properties have a high upper age limit for occupancy.
If you pick up the properties mentioned above and proceed with your property search while inquiring with the management company, you will have a better chance of finding the perfect share house for you.
Advantages of living in a shared house for people over 40
When people in their 40s and above live in a shared house, their horizons expand through contact with people from different generations, and they can take on new challenges and even have the opportunity to reconsider their way of life.
If you interact with people who are 10 or 20 years younger than you, you will be exposed to flexible ways of thinking, and you will also be able to share your youthful energy.
Another benefit is that you can expand your network across generations.
As we get older, the opportunities to make new friends inevitably decrease.
In particular, I don't think there are many opportunities to become close friends with someone who is more than 10 years younger than you.
However, if you move into a shared house, you may be able to have a valuable experience like this.
Points to note when living in a share house for people over 40
If you have a large age gap with your existing tenants, there are some things to keep in mind.
If you act without considering the other person's point of view or force your own ideas on them, you will cause trouble.
Therefore, it is important to keep in mind the fact that people have different values and be prepared to understand and respect the other person's position.
Also, because of their age, they may be concerned about other residents.
It may be a good idea to talk to your sharemate in a friendly manner to avoid unnecessary concerns.
Measures such as choosing a property with tenants close to your age may also be effective.
Furthermore, even if the interpersonal relationships themselves are harmonious, there is a concern that they may suffer from feelings of inferiority.
You may lose confidence because you are so jealous of your partner that you are younger and more successful than you, or that you have a lot of friends and seem to be having fun every day.
Everyone has a different pace and way of life.
With that in mind, try to have a positive mindset and actively learn from those who have what you don't have.
Depending on the property, there are share houses for older age groups!
What did you think.
This time, we have focused on whether there are any age restrictions when moving into a shared house, as well as the benefits and precautions for older people living in a shared house.
The upper age limit for moving into a shared house is 35 years old.
However, there are cases in which people in their 40s or older can move into "shared houses for the elderly" or properties with a concept.
By interacting with residents who are younger than you, you will not only gain a flexible way of thinking, but also increase your network of contacts from different age groups.
At XROSS HOUSE, we offer a large number of affordable share house properties mainly in the Tokyo area.
If there is a property you are interested in, please feel free to contact us.
