Internet Survey on Ownership Trends of Abandoned Properties by Absentee Owners

Abstract

This study examines trends among absentee owners who own assets such as forests, farmland, and houses in Japan and still live far from the location of their assets by conducting a nationwide Internet survey. The objectives of this study were to (1) identify trends in asset ownership among absentee owners who live far from where their assets are located and (2) compare the results with similar surveys conducted in 2017 to identify changes. Using descriptive statistical analysis, we found that the results of this survey tended to be similar to those of 2017. At the same time, the aging of the population reveals absentee owners who are finding it more difficult to manage their assets.