How to Find an Apartment in Korea 2023
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- A simple breakdown of the house hunting process in Korea. If any of you are looking at moving to Korea or are hoping to move out of your school's provided housing then here is a quick step by step explanation of the process and a walk through of Korean house hunting apps Zigbang and Dabang.
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Real Estate Websites:
Zigbang: www.zigbang.com/
Dabang: www.zigbang.com/
Naver Real Estate: land.naver.com/
Korean-English translation tool: papago.naver.com/
Korean Terms to Know:
►전세 - housing where you pay one lump sum up front, no monthly rent and you get it all back at the end. This process is usually done by taking out a loan and using the loan to pay the lump sum. You only need to pay the bank the monthly interest for the loan which is often cheaper than a 월세 rent. These loans however can be difficult for foreigners to qualify for unless you're married, or have another F visa status.
►월세 - housing similar to the US, you pay monthly rent and an up front key deposit that is returned at the end.
►아파트 - apartments (usually quite large family sized homes and 전세)
►오피스텔 - apartments usually not too big, some people use these to host a small business. (월세 usually); These rooms can be zoned for housing or office purposes. It's common, especially in Seoul for these to be zoned in a way you cannot collect tax deductions on your rent.
►빌라/원룸 - villa/one room, 4 story buildings with studio apartments.
►투룸, two room apartment
►보증금 - key deposit (typically ranges from ₩1,000,000 ~ 20,000,000)
►계약서 - lease or contract
►가계약 - pre-lease signing contract between potential renter and the real estate office guaranteeing they can get the landlord to agree to your leasing terms. This will ensure the real estate office doesn't show your preferred apartment to other clients. Typically you will pay a non-refundable deposit for this that counts towards your key deposit.
►관리비 - monthly maintenance fees; usually includes water, electricity and sometimes internet and cable etc. (typically more expensive in officetels)
►동사무소 - local government office
►주민센터 - community service center (This and the above are essentially the same location but two different names for it)
►이사 신고 or 전입신고 - report a move; you need to do this at a local government office or community center AS SOON AS you sign your lease.
►부동산 - real estate office
►공인중개사 - licensed real estate agent
►등기부등본 - residence registration; contains information about the landlord and their financial standing.
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If you want to learn more about finding an apartment in Korea from a Korean real estate agent check out the video below!
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I'm a Korean realtor. I uploaded my video by referring to your thing like the expression in English. It was really helpful for me. Thanks a lot! It is a great introduction.
Wow thank you! I’m really glad it was helpful! I will have to check out your video!
At first, everything was a bit hard to keep up on in terms of all the things you have to do and make sure you have during this whole house searching process, but I REALLY appreciate the details and your explanations! Thank you, Sara! Also, your Korean is awesome! Definitely, something I look up to when I want to live in Korea! Thanks again :)
How long have you been in Korea? This is a very useful video!
I am moving to Korea in about a month and half (to go to SNU as a post doc!) I'll be on campus for probably the first few months to a year and then I want to try to move out. Looking through the listings on Zigbang is kind of my guilty pleasure! haha Basically getting myself familiarized with what to expect once I start looking. But good tip about grabbing a Korean friend to make sure you aren't agreeing to or signing something you don't fully understand!
Yes even though I love my home I am always on those sites browsing other places haha. Yea it is probably easy to scam someone who doesn't speak the language perfectly so that's why I always recommend a buddy! Welcome to Korea!
I am actually planing to study in south korea. That's why I am learning about the system there. I have watched a lot of vlogs about housing. but none of them were much helpful. because they didn't tell the details. But your video is the best of all!!!
Thank you so much! I’m glad I could help, I hope your move to Korea went well!
Thank you so much for all the extensive information! One of the most detailed videos I have seen! 🌹
This is fantastic info! We have been teaching here for a few months, and though we are heading back to the states. I was wondering about finding rentals. Thanks for the info!
Omg you helped me so much with the prices! I couldn't understand the way they're written and it all makes sense now, thank you!
Sorry for such a late response, but I am glad I was able to help you!
Can you make a video about Korean Airbnb?
If you’re a foreigner who’s only visiting for a month or so, and don’t wanna spend too much on Hotels.
Thank you so much for this detailed video. I'm currently in the process of looking for my own place so this video was really helpful!
I really appreciate your idiot proof description of the prices. xD I already figured out the apps, but when I first looked at them I was *extremely* confused and the video I had watched acted like the pricing was obvious, which for me it was not. xD Great video!
The prices were soooo weird when I first saw them, I had to ask friends for help understanding them! I am glad I was able to help :)
Thank you so much for your information!!
I am so grateful to you!!
Thanks i' really needed this tutorial,i' love u your so sweet.
That was awesome, thank you for making this video! :) It's super helpful!
That would be really helpful for the people.
Thanks to the video ! :)
fantastic video so helpful!! thank you:)
Thanks for this video ♥️
Thank you so much for this video!
Also the first time renting an apartment (when you just arrive in Korea), you should go to the gov office to get the stamp on the contract?
Is it the same also if you decide to live in a goshiwon (regarding getting the stamp on the contract)?
thanks for the help this was useful information
Thanks for the help☺️💚
Thank you dear:)
Thank u
When looking for housing, how do you know if they allow pets to move in with you? Do you also have to be fluent in korean when contacting the realtor or do they speak English?
That is a good question. Some places allow pets some do not. I think you would just need to tell the real estate agent you're looking for homes that allow pets. I'm not sure if that is listed in the apps. The real estate agents I've personally dealt with spoke in Korean. No matter how much I study I always bring a Korean friend along because it can get confusing and you want someone who you can trust to read the lease details thoroughly for you
전세 usually so so expensive it is like 억. So i recommend 월세 for foreigners😅😅
Agreed! Usually foreigners find the deposits required for 월세 shockingly high so I think many are put off by 전세 to begin with, and most don't qualify for the loans available towards 전세 - which is why I just skipped right over that in the video haha!
I have an apartment I really like and the title says 전세 2억2.000
What does this exactly mean?
Or is just the pricing rate from korean won into Euro good for Europeans? :”)
억 is 100,000,000₩ so its over 200,000,000 up front. 전세 is a special korean system instead of paying rent you pay a huge lump of money and then when you move out you get it back. In order to get that money koreans usually take out a loan. But those loans are rarely ever given to foreigners.
@@SaraFlara ah I see! Thank you so much!
Can I rent a apartment in Seoul on tourist visa because don't wanna spend so much on hotels.
Maybe not an apartment but you can look into goshiwon, I’m not sure if you can rent without a visa though.
Great video, thank you! Do you think I can find a house and sign the contract before I move to Korea?
I'm not sure but I guess that it would be either really difficult or not possible. It would be better to contact a real estate agent based in Korea and ask them about your situation as they would know all of the relevant laws and procedures available.
@@SaraFlara Thank you for the information!
How if you don't want to rent the house because you need to pay every month..If you want to buy how it will be?
Apartments are very very expensive to buy and typically require a loan. I don't have any experience with that.
Thank you..Yes that's true.. It's really expensive there..I can buy big house in my country but if it's there maybe only few room I can effort..Haha..
@@SaraFlara but living in Korea such beautiful. Thank you for sharing. At least I can prepare before stay there.
What is the defren between the key deposit and the down payment?
In the US we usually pay a down payment of about a couple months rent worth for the landlord to use if there’s any damages. In Korea the key deposit is significantly higher like 10,000 usd. (Could be more or less) and the landlord typically uses that money to invest and make money off of it and when you move out they return the total you gave. They can also subtract from that money if there’s damages.
You are so so!
Lmfao
She is really sounds irritating to me😣
@@gayatri753 I think you are being very rude. This woman made a very comprehensive and informative video,so if you are not gonna be thankful,at least be respectful.
@@Criszgz22 I will write what I felt and if you can't stand it that's your problem
I did install that app but it's korea language 🙂
All the apps will be in Korean I believe you may need to use a language dictionary to translate.
How to translate it sis
Are these sites trustworthy?
They are good to use as a reference But you should always discuss properties through a licensed real estate agent. I use the apps to identify properties I like then I visit the real estate agents in the area and ask about those locations. I wouldn’t rely on the apps unless the contact info provided is a licensed real estate agent.
Do you know if they can respond in English? I don’t know anyone in Korea so I have no idea.
It would depend on the individual. Some could speak English but there is no guarantee.
Can you copy and paste the app names down in the replies?? Please, and thank u
Zigbang (직방)
Dabang (다방)
Also Naver has a function called naver real estate (네이버 부동산) on their website.
Where would you find an English speaking realtor
Unfortunately there is no easy way to find one. It's just up to chance. You will have to ask around if any speak English or not. I personally only had realtors who spoke Korean. I brought someone along to help me with anything I didn't understand. You could look into interpretation services and hire an interpreter if you don't have someone who can help you.
hi sara I can see wo options charter or monthly rent.what is the difference.can u explain what charter is
Are you using a translator service? Im not sure what charter is but I wonder if its meant to be jeonsae. Theres monthly rent wolsae and a special system called jeonsae where you pay a large sum of money up front pay no rent and get that money back two years later. Usually that money is so large people take out a loan for it and it can be complicated for foreigners.
@@SaraFlara so the whole money is returned? which means we are basically living for free?is that it?
@@taibaimran8857 Yes pretty much but usually the amount is somewhere over $100,000 so people take out loans for it. I personally have no experience with that process so I didn’t cover it in my video.
I wanna go but how do I get cash to pay for it-
Unless you come as a teacher where housing is provided, you’ll probably have to save up in advance.
Sara what name of the apps
Dabang and ziggbang!
Is it possible to find a studio for less than a year? Like for 3 months for example. In my country people sometimes rent their apartment while they are traveling. Do you know if koreans do this and where I would find those kind of adverts?
You could look for a goshiwon they can be rented month to month but they are usually really small and share bathrooms or kitchens. I'm not sure exactly how to find these though.
@@SaraFlara Okay, thank you very much for your fast answer! :) I will look into goshiwons.
Have you tried Airbnb? Pretty convenient 🤔
omo how to change the language
You can’t :/
But those apps are in korean???????!!!
Unfortunately all the commonly used real estate apps will be in Korean. I have yet to see a service providing real estate information in English or other languages. But many foreigners find these apps helpful still because they can at least use Papago to help them pick out some listings and then it can be easier to reference when meeting the real estate agent.
Hi Sara, I would like to ask 2억6000 means 2000,0000 won (Deposit), and 6000,0000 (for rent)? Thank you 🤍
If you are seeing a listing with 억 thats a unit of numbers so that is actually 260,000,000 won for the price of that home. It seems like you are looking at a 전세 listing.
@@SaraFlara Thank u Sara 🤍 I found this 매매 5억2000 and I do not know if it is the price
@@springvibes5344 you want to filter by 월세 매매 is a type of housing contract I dont fully understand but again that is 5 hundred 20 million won. For standard rentals they will say 월세 and use a slash between deposit / rent. Anything with 억 is not going to be a monthly rental.
@@SaraFlara 🤍 Thank you Sara, I appreciate it..
@@springvibes5344 no problem! Good luck house hunting^^