The formula of the real estate market in South Korea's metropolitan area is being fundamentally reshaped. While the absolute standard that determined housing prices in the past was the 'physical distance (km) to downtown Seoul,' the axis is now rapidly shifting to the 'actual travel time (min) to key business districts.' The opening of the GTX-A and the Shinansan Line…
As uncertainty in the real estate market intensifies, investors prefer platforms with verified data and systems. According to a recent analysis of RE/MAX Korea's listing page metrics, an "information bias" phenomenon was observed, characterized by a significant increase in site traffic despite the contraction of the transaction market. This indicates that users'…
The keyword currently dominating the real estate market is undoubtedly "small-scale or capital-free building owners." YouTube and social media are overflowing with success stories of people purchasing buildings without any equity and making billions of won in capital gains. However, behind these sensational promotional slogans…
With the reinstatement of the multiple-homeowner transfer tax, effective May 9th, signs of change are emerging in the Seoul metropolitan area's real estate market. While some areas are seeing lower-priced properties for sale, areas that previously received relatively little attention are seeing price increases…
The amendment to the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Act passed the National Assembly on January 29, 2026, reaffirming the association's legal status after 27 years. On January 29, 2026, the National Assembly passed a partial amendment to the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Act. With this amendment, the Korea Certified Real Estate Brokerage Association will regain legal status 27 years after its conversion to a voluntary organization in 1999. The amendment...
Space creates brands, and brands transform cities. The power of space, as demonstrated by Musinsa and I.I. Combined, is evident in the growth stories of unicorns and global companies. One commonality emerges: the spaces they thrive in, and how they leverage those spaces.
The real estate market is always quiet at the beginning of the year, but the clock is already ticking on policy and regulation. Declining occupancy rates, supply measures, regulatory extensions, capital movements, and even local elections. This year, the real estate market is at a point where it's crucial to prioritize variables over prices. Occupancy rates…
The speed at which technology is disrupting jobs is no longer a prediction, but a reality. Changes that were only a few years ago considered possible are now exerting a force that is upending the very structure of industries. Design studios in the advertising industry are closing…
According to the Korea Real Estate Board, the national average office vacancy rate in the third quarter of 2025 was 8.91 tp3t, up 0.31 tp3t from the previous quarter (8.61 tp3t). The temperature difference within the metropolitan area was evident. Gyeonggi Province saw the largest increase nationwide, surging 4.11 tp3t to 11.11 tp3t, while Seoul saw the largest increase, reaching 5.31 tp3t (+0.31 tp3t).
Reviving Aging Accommodations: A New Combination of Real Estate and Hospitality. Global real estate franchise REMAX Korea has partnered with hotel management specialist AZMT to launch a new project aimed at revitalizing the value of vacant properties. The two companies signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) on November 7th…
