The business of turning unoccupied homes into rental properties is expanding in Japan where an aging population is bringing far-reaching socioeconomic changes, with renovated old homes proving to be effective in attracting young renters in depopulated areas.Saitama Resona Bank launched a service last year to refer people owning vacant homes to companies specializing in real estate and related businesses.The bank based in Saitama Prefecture bordering Tokyo serves as a contact point, with the 16 companies supporting its service including a home wrecker and a firm that specializes in the dispo…READ FULL ARTICLE
