I'm currently living in a dorm, but now I'm looking to rent a one-room (studio) by myself.
It's my first time getting a place on my own, so I'm really nervous. I went to a real estate office, but they speak really fast and the contract is all in Korean The rent is 400,000 won, but they didn’t clearly explain the maintenance fee...
Is there anything I should be careful about when signing a studio lease? I don’t really understand deposit, maintenance fee, contract terms, or agent fees. Someone told me foreigners can easily get scammed too, so I’m a bit scared...
If you have experience, please share your tips 🙏 Also, how do you find a good and honest real estate agent in Korea?
These days, I like 'Dabang' or 'Jikbang' apps. It's nice to know the location by looking at the pictures. Visit in person, and make sure to read the contract! I went with a Korean friend and helped
1. Please receive detailed items of management expenses in writing for each item such as electricity, water, gas, Internet, and clean consumption. If you explain it in words, you can have a dispute later. 2. Before signing the contract, take a picture of everything on your phone and check it with the translation app. It's only natural for foreigners to look closely 👍 3. The deposit must be returned only when the room is returned cleanly, and if you take out the repair fee, make sure to get a receipt or statement. 4. Good and honest brokers are best recommended by acquaintances, and if they don't, make sure to check the reviews on Naver Maps or Google Review. 5. If possible, it's much safer to go to the contract with a Korean friend or a trusted interpreter
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