Korean real estate guides
Step-by-step guides on renting safely, loans, taxes, housing subscriptions and remodeling in Korea — written for locals and foreign residents.
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Beotimmok Jeonse Loan and Youth Jeonse Loan in Korea: Eligibility, Limits and Steps
How Korea's Beotimmok jeonse loan and youth Beotimmok work: income, asset and deposit rules, loan limits, the step-by-step process, landlord confirmation, guarantors and jeonse fraud risks.
Change of Residence Report and Fixed Date for Foreigners: Protect Your Deposit
For foreigners, the change of residence report replaces the Korean move-in report. Deadlines, where to file, how to get a fixed date stamp and deposit guarantees.
Korea Moving Checklist: D-30 to Move-In Report and Deposit Refund
A moving timeline from D-30 to 14 days after: mover quotes, lucky-day pricing, utility settlement, move-in report, fixed date and deposit refund order.
Special Supply in Korean Housing Subscriptions: Newlyweds, First-Time Buyers and More
Korea's special supply quotas explained: who qualifies for newlywed, first-home, multi-child, elderly-parent, institutional and newborn categories, and how to read the income rules.
Buying Property in Korea as a Foreigner: Reports, Permits, Funds, Loans and Tax
Step-by-step guide for foreigners buying a home in Korea: acquisition reports, permit zones, bringing funds from abroad, loan limits and acquisition tax rules.
Interior Contract Checklist in Korea: Quotes, Payments, Warranty
What to check before signing a Korean interior contract: quote items, contractor registration, payment split, defect warranty and extra-cost disputes.
Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee: Eligibility, Costs and Why Applications Fail
What the 90% jeonse ratio and 126% of assessed price rules mean, how to check if your deposit is insurable, when to apply, how fees are calculated and the most common reasons for refusal.
Korea's Newborn Special Loan Guide: Income and Asset Rules, Rates and How to Apply
Complete guide to Korea's newborn special loans for homes and jeonse: who qualifies within 2 years of a birth, ₩130M/₩200M income lines, net assets, limits, how rates are set and how to apply.
Korean Property Tax and Comprehensive Real Estate Tax: Rates, Deadlines, Examples
How Korea's annual home taxes work: the June 1 assessment date, July, September and December bills, fair market value ratios, the ₩1.2B one-home allowance and worked examples.
Korean Housing Subscription Points (Cheongyak): How the 84-Point Score Works
How Korea's housing subscription points add up to 84: years without a home (32), dependents (35) and account period (17), with four examples and common mistakes.
Youth Monthly Rent Support and Rent Tax Credit in Korea: Who Qualifies and How to Claim
Korea's youth rent support pays up to ₩200,000 a month for 24 months, and tenants can get 15–17% of rent back as a tax credit. Conditions, examples, documents and why move-in registration matters.
Korean Real Estate Brokerage Fees Explained: Rates for Sales, Jeonse and Monthly Rent
Legal maximum brokerage fee rates in Korea as of October 2026, with nine worked examples, how monthly rent is converted, VAT, negotiation tips and when you pay.
Interior Material Grades in Korea: Flooring, Wallpaper, Tile, Windows
Compare basic, standard and premium flooring, wallpaper, tile, windows and doors: KRW price ranges, upgrade costs, picks by situation, upkeep.
Jeonse vs Monthly Rent in Korea: Which Is Right for Foreigners?
Jeonse, monthly rent or half-jeonse? How each works, the real risks, a cost comparison for the same home, and why jeonse loans are hard for foreign residents.
Move-In Report and Fixed Date in Korea: When Your Deposit Protection Starts
Why tenant protection starts at midnight the next day, where to get a fixed-date stamp, how the lease reporting system works and who qualifies for top-priority repayment. A step-by-step guide.
Korean Home Acquisition Tax: 1–3% Rates, Multi-Home Surcharges and First-Home Relief
How Korea's housing acquisition tax works in 2026: the 1–3% bands, local education and rural special taxes, 8–12% surcharges for multiple homes, first-home relief and the 60-day deadline.
Korean Capital Gains Tax on Homes: One-House Exemption and the ₩1.2B Rule
Holding and residence rules for Korea's one-household one-home exemption, how gains above ₩1.2B are taxed, the 80% long-term deduction, 6–45% rates and worked examples.
Buying Your First Home in Korea: 7 Steps from Loan Pre-Check to Registration and Tax
A step-by-step guide to buying your first home in Korea as of October 2026: loan pre-checks, price verification, deposits, the funding plan, closing day, registration and acquisition tax.
Jeonse Fraud Prevention Checklist: What to Check Before, On and After Signing
Spot an underwater jeonse, avoid trust-registered and multi-family traps, verify the owner on signing day and copy proven contract clauses. A stage-by-stage checklist for tenants in Korea.
LTV, DTI, DSR and Stress DSR Explained: How Korean Mortgage Limits Work
A plain-English guide to Korea's LTV, DTI, DSR and stress DSR rules, with worked examples, first-time buyer and regulated-area LTV, and the ₩600M Seoul-area cap.
84㎡ Apartment Remodeling Cost in Korea: Line-by-Line Budget by Grade (2026)
What does it cost to remodel a typical 84㎡ ("34-pyeong") Korean apartment? Line-item costs, totals for Seoul, Gyeonggi and other regions, plus overhead and VAT.
Renting in Korea as a Foreigner: Deposits, Rent, Documents and Contracts
A foreign resident's guide to renting in Korea: home types, how deposits, rent and fees work, documents you need, and what to check before you sign.
How to Check Korean Apartment Prices with Real Transaction Data Before You Buy
Use Korea's official real transaction database to judge a fair apartment price: compare size, floor and direction, filter cancelled deals, and see how assessed values differ.
Didimdol vs Bogeumjari Loan: Korea's Two Main Government Mortgages Compared
Compare Korea's Didimdol and Bogeumjari home loans side by side: who qualifies, income limits, home price and size rules, rates and loan caps, with worked examples (Oct 2026).
How to Read a Korean Property Register: Sections A, B and Maximum Secured Amounts
Learn to issue the property register from the Internet Registry Office, read the title, gapgu and eulgu sections, calculate mortgage burden and spot seizures or trusts before you sign.
Interior Remodeling Order and Timeline in Korea: Step-by-Step Work Sequence
Korean apartment remodels follow demolition, plumbing, windows, carpentry and wiring, tiles, paint and wallpaper, flooring, cabinets and lighting. Durations and permits.