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South Korea expands PF site conversion to LH rental housing
The South Korean government is expanding a program to convert stalled or delayed real estate project financing (PF) sites into public rental housing managed by the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH). This initiative aims to accelerate housing supply for youth and newlyweds by utilizing existing or nearly completed residential projects.
Building on a pilot program from last year that secured 2,600 units across 12 sites, the new phase broadens eligibility. It will now include not only distressed projects but also healthy projects facing potential construction delays due to funding difficulties. Additionally, the scope of purchase types will expand from new construction agreements to include the purchase of existing, completed buildings.
To incentivize participation, the government is increasing support for developers. The acquisition tax reduction rate for new construction projects will rise from 15% to 70% through 2027. LH will also increase its land acquisition support from 70% to a maximum of 80% of land costs. In regulated areas within the Seoul metropolitan region, the cost method will be applied to purchase price calculations to account for rising construction expenses. The resulting housing will be offered to target demographics at rents below market rates.
Entities
Financial Services Commission · Financial Supervisory Service · Korea Land and Housing Corporation · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
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- [● 3 SOURCES] In regulated areas of the Seoul metropolitan area, the cost method will be applied to reflect rising construction costs in purchase price calculations. www.imaeil.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The purchase method will expand from new construction purchase agreements to include the purchase of existing completed buildings. www.imaeil.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] LH's land acquisition support fund will increase from 70% to a maximum of 80% of land costs. www.imaeil.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The scope of eligible sites will expand from distressed projects to include normal projects facing potential construction delays due to funding issues. www.imaeil.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The secured housing will be supplied to youth and newlyweds at rents lower than market rates. www.imaeil.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The acquisition tax reduction rate for new construction purchase operators will increase from 15% to 70% through 2027. www.imaeil.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Last year, purchase agreements were signed for 12 sites totaling approximately 2,600 units. www.imaeil.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government is expanding a project to convert stalled real estate project financing (PF) sites into LH rental housing. www.imaeil.com