For foreign investors
Buy Korean property at auction,
handled end to end.
ZIBEX handles the entire court-auction process on your behalf: eligibility, company setup, sourcing, rights analysis, proxy bidding, and handover. One English-speaking partner, start to finish.
The process
Six steps from first call to clean title.
Buying Korean property at auction as a foreigner is a six-step process, consultation, company setup, sourcing, due diligence, proxy bidding and handover, that ZIBEX runs end to end on your behalf. Foreign investors can legally buy at auction in Korea, but the process runs in Korean, in person, on court deadlines; ZIBEX stands in for every step so you can invest remotely with confidence.
Consultation & Eligibility
We map your budget, regions, property type and timeline, and confirm what you can buy as a foreign national (visa/residency, restricted zones, financing).
A tailored strategy + a clear eligibility answerCompany Setup & FX if needed
Where it helps, we set up a Korean entity and bank/brokerage accounts so you can bid and hold cleanly, and design your remittance route.
A ready-to-bid structure + an FX planSourcing & Shortlist
We scan court-auction listings against your criteria and hand you a curated shortlist with the key data: appraised vs. minimum price, failed-bid count, sale date.
A curated shortlist with the numbers that matterDue Diligence & Rights Analysis
The make-or-break step. Korean rights analysis (권리분석) on the registry, tenant rights and assumed liabilities, valuation, and a site check.
A risk report + a recommended maximum bidProxy Bidding
We bid for you at the court on the sale date, within your approved limit. No flight, no Korean required, and you get the result the same day.
A winning bid, or a disciplined passHandover: Eviction, Title & Tax
We manage payment, eviction (명도) if needed, ownership registration and tax filings, then hand over a clean asset. Optional leasing & management.
Keys + clean title, plus optional managementCost & timeline
What to budget, and how long it takes.
Beyond the winning bid, plan for acquisition tax, registration and our service fee. You always receive an all-in estimate before committing.
- 소싱→입찰 / 입찰→인도 실제 평균 기간(법원 일정 반영)
- 비용 항목(취득세·등기비·서비스 수수료) — 공개할 대략 범위 또는 "상담 시 서면 견적" 유지 여부
Why ZIBEX
One partner instead of five vendors.
Built for foreigners
Every step, document and update in English. You never face a Korean-only form or a court counter alone.
Truly end-to-end
From the first eligibility question to leasing your asset, one accountable team.
Risk-first
Rights analysis and a hard maximum bid come before you commit.
Before you start
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners really buy property at auction in Korea?
Yes. Foreign nationals can acquire most Korean real estate, including through court auctions. Some zones require reporting or permits, which we confirm in Step 1.
Do I need to be in Korea or speak Korean?
No. ZIBEX bids and signs on your behalf under an agreed mandate, and works entirely in English.
Do I need a Korean company to buy?
Not always. It depends on your goals, financing and tax position. We assess this in Step 1 and set it up in Step 2 only if it benefits you.
How long does the whole process take?
From consultation to a winning bid is typically a few weeks of sourcing and due diligence, then payment, registration and handover over the following weeks. Court sale dates set the rhythm.
What are the total costs and fees?
Beyond the winning bid, budget acquisition tax, registration costs, and ZIBEX's service fee. We give you an all-in estimate before you commit.
Is my deposit safe when ZIBEX bids for me?
Bidding deposits follow the court's process and your approved mandate. We never bid above the maximum you authorize.
What happens if we don't win the auction?
The court bid deposit is returned per court rules and we move to the next target on your shortlist. Discipline beats overpaying.
Start here
Tell us your goal. We'll map the path.
A free 30-minute consultation: eligibility, a realistic budget, and which of the six steps you actually need.
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