It is a commonly held idea that homes in Japan only last 30 years before they deteriorate to a state where they have to be torn down. But how accurate is this statement, and what about the lifespan of apartment buildings?
"Japanese homes do not last as long as European or American ones"
Japanese residential properties are thought to have a lifespan of 30 years. In America that number is 55 years, and 77 years in England. Many apartment buyers hold the same belief and think that an apartment can only be held for 30 years. However, this assumption is incorrect.
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