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mai · Joined: 12 Jun 2009

I'm seeking an apartment in Dongdaemun and was wondering if anyone could recommend the best way to go about doing this?

I need to find a place by this week, while simultaneously working at a hagwon Very Happy

I was told to find a realtor in the area and ask them, but I'm guessing by the time I get out of work their offices are closed? (I get out between 4:30 and 6, depending on the day).

I'm not looking for anthing fancy, just a studio/office tel with a max of 5 mil in key money. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

naturegirl321 · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Home sweet home

I'd try craig's list
Realtor
Asking other people at the school

blackjack · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Location: anyang

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=174504&highlight=apartment

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=176891&highlight=

jiberish · Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Location: The Carribean Bay Wrestler

For the best deal you have to do it the Korean way. Go to the area and find a local bundongsan.

Mr. Pink · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: China

Just go to the local realtor. They will be open at some point when you aren't working.

I went to a guy that spoke English and we looked at about 5 places before I decided on the one I wanted. I decided within a day.

Forever · Joined: 12 Nov 2009

Have a Korean friend accompany you to the local Real-estate agents around that area.

Real estate offices often stay open late (until 8pm) and are open on Saturdays.

bobbyhanlon · Joined: 09 Nov 2003 Location: 서울

maybe you can do it alone, but seriously, i would never put money down and sign a contract without taking a smart korean friend with me. find an ajosshi- the older, and more serious-looking the better- to accompany you. tell him what you want, and let him do the talking.

plenty will be open way past 4.30.. this isn't france! and don't take the first one you see. aim for at least 5, if you have the time.

fustiancorduroy · Joined: 12 Jan 2007

Stalin84 · Joined: 30 Dec 2009 Location: Haebangchon, Seoul

Go to a 부동산 (real estate office, if you can't find them you're obviously blind) in the area you want to live. Take a Korean with you. If you don't like what they're offering or their prices, go to the next 부동산.

Luckily finding apartments in Korea is extremely easy, even as a foreigner. The tough part is getting a good deal (and even that isn't too bad).

Easter Clark · Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Location: Hiding from Yie Eun-woong

blackjack · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Location: anyang

Forever · Joined: 12 Nov 2009

Easter Clark · Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Location: Hiding from Yie Eun-woong

I stand corrected. I guess I was thinking about some of the better parts of town. A quick search on naver brought up several results in that area for that amount of key money. The rent seems to range from 500k / month to 650k. With building fees and utilities you can expect to pay an extra 200k/month. Average size is about 36 sq m or roughly 11 pyeong.