Real Estate
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Real Estate
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Avoiding Jeonse Fraud 2026 — Register, Fixed Date, Deposit Guarantee
A few checks before signing prevent most fraud: register → move-in/fixed date → guarantee.
Korea Housing Market 2026 — Supply Cliff, Jeonse Squeeze, Stress DSR
Supply cliff, jeonse squeeze, tight lending. Check your loan limit before timing the market.
US Mortgage Guide 2026 — Rates, Conforming Limit, PMI, Down Payment
30-yr fixed ~6.7%, conforming $832,750, PMI and closing costs — US home-loan structure explained.
US Housing Market 2026 — Flat Prices, 6% Mortgages, Rising Supply
Neither boom nor bust. Inventory rising, rates in the 6s, conforming limit up to $832,750.
Semi-Jeonse — How to Split Between Deposit and Rent
Each 50M won of deposit is worth about 190,000 won a month. Compare that with your cash's opportunity cost.
Korea's Conversion Rate Cap and How to Negotiate It
At renewal the rate can't exceed base rate plus 2 points — and it can't change without your consent.
Korea's Monthly Rent Tax Credit — Registration Is the Gateway
17% for salaries under 55M won. Rent of 600,000 won returns about 1.22M won a year.
Korean Capital Gains Tax A to Z — Rates, Deductions, Expenses (2026)
The multi-home surcharge returned in May 2026. Follow the tables to estimate your own bill.
Korean Acquisition Tax Explained — Why It Ranges From 1% to 12%
Your home count and the area set the rate. On a 900M won home that's 9M versus 108M.
Korea's Comprehensive Real Estate Tax vs. Property Tax — Why December Bills Too
1.2B won for one home, 900M for others. Because it's totalled per person nationwide, the same value gives different results.
Tenant Rights in Korea — Opposing Power, Priority Repayment, Renewal
Rights arise from the move-in report and fixed date stamp. A signed contract alone isn't enough.
Buying an Apartment in Korea, Step by Step — Contract to Registration
10% deposit, interim payment, balance and registration over two to three months, with checks and costs at each stage.
Refinance Your Mortgage to Cut Interest — Minutes in an App
Still on an old high rate? Refinance in-app to save millions a year. Costs and watch-outs included.