Three benefits of a women-only Share house
There are three main advantages to living in a women-only Share house. We will introduce each of the three benefits below, so please check them out to see if they suit your needs.Advantage ① Complete security system
Since all the residents in women-only Share house are women, great consideration is given to crime prevention. The security equipment provided varies by property, but compared to co-ed Share house, they often have features such as automatic locks and intercoms with monitors. In particular, properties with automatic locks can be expected to have a high security effect, but rental properties tend to have high rents, so being able to live cheaply in a Share house can be an advantage. In addition, some share houses have a home security service in which security staff will come to the house if something unusual is detected on the premises, and Share house have a manager on duty at all times.
Advantage ② Stylish interior
Another advantage of women-only Share house is that many properties are designed with particular attention to interior design to meet the needs of women. For example, there are various types of Share house, such as cafe-like interiors with bright colors and luxurious hotel-like interiors. It takes time and money to gather furniture from scratch to create a stylish space, but if you live in a women-only Share house, you'll have all the furniture from the beginning.Advantage 3: Equipment and home appliances are aimed at women
In women-only Share house, facilities and home appliances are prepared to suit women's lifestyles. For example, closets and shoe boxes are sometimes designed to be larger than usual to meet the demands of women who want to enjoy fashion. Another major feature is that each private room is equipped with a vanity so that the bathroom is not crowded when getting ready in the morning, which is unique to women-only accommodations. In addition, the hair dryer provided may be of high quality, or you may be able to use facial massagers and humidifiers as much as you like. When choosing a women-only Share house, it's a good idea to check the floor plan, facilities, and home appliances in detail.
Two disadvantages of women-only Share house
By now, I think you have understood that women-only Share house have many advantages, but on the other hand, there are also disadvantages because they are women-only. Below, we will introduce two disadvantages of women-only Share house.Disadvantage 1: You can’t invite men to your room.
Many women-only Share house prohibit men from entering for security reasons. Therefore, living in a women-only Share house has the disadvantage that you cannot invite male friends or lovers to your room. Also, Share house have rules that prevent non-residents from freely entering, regardless of gender. If you are asking family or friends to help with the moving process, or if you need a contractor to enter the premises to move furniture or home appliances into your private room, please check and consult with the property manager in advance.
Disadvantage ② Few properties
Women-only Share house tend to have fewer properties than co-ed Share house because the genders that can live in them are limited. When we looked into the percentage of Share house in popular areas such as Shibuya Ward, Setagaya Ward, and Nakano Ward, which were women-only Share house, it was around 1.5 to 30% of the total. However, there are more women-only Share house than women-only apartments, so if you want to prioritize a women-only environment when searching for a property, we recommend considering a Share house.Two advantages of co-ed Share house
Some people may find that a co-ed Share house is more suitable for them. From here, we will introduce two advantages of co-ed Share house, so please compare them to see which one suits your tastes better.Advantage 1: Bring a man to your room
Some co-ed Share house allow men to stay in the room. If you would like to share a room with a male friend or lover, why not consider a co-ed Share house? However, some Share house may have the following rules.<Example of rule>
- No visitors allowed at night
- No one other than residents is allowed to enter the premises (advance notification required)
- Women/men-only areas are off-limits to members of the opposite sex. When moving into a Share house, we recommend checking the rules in advance.
Advantage ② Large number of properties
There are more co-ed Share house compared to women-only Share house. Therefore, the advantage is that you have a wide range of options and are more likely to find a property with favorable conditions. You can ensure your privacy by choosing a Share house with a private room, so if you are not particular about staying exclusively for women, why not consider a co-ed Share house?In addition, some types of co-ed Share house have the following facilities and rules.
- All private rooms have their own keys
- Complete with women-only area, no entry for members of the opposite sex
Two disadvantages of co-ed Share house
There are also disadvantages to co-ed Share house, which have fewer restrictions than women-only Share house. From here, I will introduce two disadvantages for women in co-ed Share house .Disadvantages ① Consideration of private parts
The Living room and dining areas of a Share house are common areas that can be used by all residents. Therefore, if you don't want men to see you in nightgowns or light clothes, you will have to change your clothes to go to the Living room or dining room. This may be a disadvantage for those who want to relax in their own clothes at home. Also, in most Share house, washrooms, bathrooms, balconies, drying rooms, etc. are shared. This is not recommended for those who are concerned about getting ready or doing laundry in a place that is also used by members of the opposite sex. However, it may be possible to resolve the issue by staggering the timing of using shared areas with other residents or choosing a Share house that is equipped with a washing machine with a dryer.
The ratio of men and women is not necessarily equal
In co-ed Share house, even if they are shared, the ratio of men and women is not necessarily the same. Unlike regular rentals, the contract period for Share house is often short, ranging from 3 months to 1 year, and residents change relatively frequently. Therefore, depending on the time of move-in and the property, the ratio of men and women can be uneven, such as when all the residents are women or when there are more men. However, as mentioned above, there is a lot of turnover among residents, so if you change the period, the ratio of men and women has changed or may change again in the future. Some operating companies may be willing to share detailed information with you, so please inquire in advance.
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of women-only and co-ed Share house and choose the property that suits you.
What did you think. The advantages of women-only Share house include being able to live in a property with good security facilities at a low price and not having to worry about men. There are also properties with stylish interiors and facilities that meet the needs of women.On the other hand, the disadvantages are that you cannot invite men to your room and that there are only a few properties. After considering the advantages and disadvantages mentioned above, decide whether a women-only Share house is right for you.
At XROSS HOUSE , we list many women-only Share house with sophisticated interiors located in popular areas such as Shibuya Ward and Setagaya Ward. If you are considering moving into a women-only Share house, please take a look.
