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Frequently asked questions

The questions we hear most before a lease

Can foreigners sign a jeonse or monthly-rent lease?
Yes. With an Alien Registration Card (ARC) and your passport you can sign a lease on the same terms as Korean nationals. If your ARC has not been issued yet, we will point you to listings that accept a passport and visa alone.
How much deposit should I prepare?
For a studio or officetel in the Seoul Capital Area, a monthly-rent lease typically runs 5–20 million KRW deposit with 400,000–800,000 KRW rent. Many landlords will lower the rent if you raise the deposit, so tell us your budget and we will match listings to it.
What documents do I need to sign?
Your passport, your ARC (or visa), and a Korean bank account to transfer the deposit. Some landlords also ask for proof of employment or enrolment — we will confirm exactly what is needed before you sign.
Can I get help if I do not speak Korean?
Yes. Listings are available in 13 languages and consultations are held in your own language. We walk you through every clause of the contract in a language you understand before you sign.
How much is the agency fee?
It follows the statutory brokerage-fee rates and depends on the transaction amount and type. We tell you the exact figure before you commit to a listing, and we never charge anything beyond that quoted amount.

About Us

Why choose FindHouse Korea

Housing specialists for foreigners in the Seoul Capital Area

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13 languages

Listings and guidance in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Uzbek, Mongolian, Nepali, Burmese, Filipino, Japanese, French and Spanish — plus Korean.

Verified listings

We verify listings across Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi ourselves and present only ones you can trust.

Foreigner-friendly consultation

Our consultants know the rental process for foreigners, so you can sign your lease with confidence.

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