Land transaction permit zones take effect in Dongtan, Giheung and Guri (until 31 December 2027)
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
Dongtan-gu in Hwaseong, Giheung-gu in Yongin and Guri have been designated land transaction permit zones from 5 July 2026 to 31 December 2027. Transactions above a certain size require permission from the head of the local government.
Key facts
| Areas covered | Dongtan-gu in Hwaseong, Giheung-gu in Yongin, Guri |
|---|---|
| Period | 5 July 2026 to 31 December 2027 |
| What it means | Buying housing or land above a certain size requires permission from the head of the local government (restricts gap investment) |
| Transitional rule | For purchases with a tenant in place agreed before designation, the previous rules apply if requirements such as payment of the contract down payment were met by 4 July |
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Alongside new designations of speculation-overheated districts and areas subject to adjustment, Dongtan-gu in Hwaseong, Giheung-gu in Yongin and Guri have been designated land transaction permit zones, applying from 5 July 2026 to 31 December 2027. In a land transaction permit zone, buying housing or land above a certain size requires permission from the head of the local government concerned, which restricts so-called gap investment (buying a property that has a jeonse tenant in place). For a purchase with a tenant in place agreed before the designation, the previous rules apply if requirements such as payment of the contract down payment were met by 4 July.
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FAQ
Which areas are land transaction permit zones?
Dongtan-gu in Hwaseong, Giheung-gu in Yongin and Guri, applying from 5 July 2026 to 31 December 2027.
What changes in a land transaction permit zone?
Buying housing or land above a certain size requires permission from the head of the local government, which restricts purchases with a jeonse tenant in place (gap investment).
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