Renting in Tokyo

So we've found our house, as mentioned before, but I thought I should explain how we found it. It was a very different experience to looking for somewhere to rent in Sydney.
We had two agents that worked with us (they both spoke really good English aswell), we told them how many bedrooms etc and price range then they send through a heap of floor plans. You pick some and say "hey, I'd like to see these ones", then they come and pick you up and drive you around all afternoon and show you the apartments! Not like Sydney where you have to do it all yourself, here you have the same person who comes to you each time and takes you out to see everything. It makes house hunting very easy! and there is so much to choose from aswell!
Ok, so I may have a slightly easier experience than some (being an expat on relocation arrangement), but still, damn, what amazing service. But when you do decide on a place you do have to pay "agent fee" (like a months rent) but still, pretty damn good value if you ask me.
It actually made finding a place to live fun.