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adomo



Joined: 19 Jul 2004
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 3:33 am    Post subject: Moving to Matsuyama Reply with quote
I'm currently looking into relocating to Matsuyama in mid-August. I've found a position already but now I'm on the search of living accomodations. Does anyone have any suggestions for me. Basically, I'm looking for affordable housing. So if anyone has any helping suggestions, it would be so greatly appreciated. Tnanks// Cool
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grace



Joined: 09 Feb 2003
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 5:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Adomo. I've been living and teaching in Matsuyama for eight months now. You may visit the EPIC and MIC offices when you get here. They're two centres which help foreigners living in the Ehime prefecture with all their needs. Which school will you be working for, if you don't mind me asking? I wish you lots of luck with your new job!!
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Sweetsee



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Adomo,

Do you know about government housing? Its the best.

My friend just moved in next to us and I have another friend who got a really sweet deal in Chiba. They are everywhere. You do not need a guarantor provided you can prove your income. And when you split you get all your money back and you do not have to re-up every two years.

Congratulations with the new job and all the best to you.


Sincerely,
sweetsee
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adomo



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:36 am    Post subject: Matsuyama Reply with quote
I take it the Japanese Government helps supply housing to foreigners. Could you give me more details on this type aid.
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Sweetsee



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I take it the Japanese Government helps supply housing to foreigners. Could you give me more details on this type aid.



Ah....no and no.

They are government housing units that anyone can apply to live in. There is no help or aid.
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PAULH



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sweetsee wrote:
I take it the Japanese Government helps supply housing to foreigners. Could you give me more details on this type aid.



Ah....no and no.

They are government housing units that anyone can apply to live in. There is no help or aid.


I would guess you are referring to prefectural apartments or "kodan". The central government is not in the business of apartment rentals but public housing is available from local government and they often have lotteries for people looking for cheap housing. Not sure in Matsuyama where you would ask though.
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Sweetsee



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 8:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's it, "kodan". In our case there was no lottery, first come first served.

Worth checking out. Just ask anyone near where you are looking for it.
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adomo



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 10:34 am    Post subject: Kodan Reply with quote
Sweetsee wrote:
That's it, "kodan". In our case there was no lottery, first come first served.

Worth checking out. Just ask anyone near where you are looking for it.


I will most definately refer this name to my fiance for further investigation. Thanks for the lead..... Wink
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Sweetsee



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