Increased Preference for Small and Medium-Sized Homes... 84㎡ Single Housing Type 'ePyeonhansesang Naepo First Dream'

- 45% Increase in Applicants Compared to Same Period Last Year... Rising Proportion of Applicants for Small to Medium-Sized Housing Types
- Small to Medium-Sized Area Price Increase Rate Recorded at 1.27%... 84㎡ Single ePyeonhansesang Naepo First Dream

As the housing market gains momentum this year with more applicants than last year, the preference for small and medium-sized housing types has increased, leading to heightened interest in newly supplied small and medium-sized complexes.

According to data from Real Estate 114, the number of applicants up to October this year reached 1,237,053, surpassing last year's total of 1,122,343 applicants. Compared to 853,059 applicants during the same period last year, this represents an approximately 45% increase.

Comparing the proportion of applicants by area type for the same period last year (January to October), the figures are as follows: ▲exclusive area 60㎡ or less increased from 18.23% to 30.54% (155,515 → 377,761 applicants), ▲exclusive area 60~85㎡ increased from 52.42% to 57.54% (447,137 → 711,816 applicants), and ▲exclusive area over 85㎡ decreased from 29.35% to 11.92% (250,407 → 147,476 applicants). This shows a significant decline in the proportion of applicants for large housing types and a substantial increase in small and medium-sized applicants.

The apartment price increase rate showed a similar trend to the applicant ratio. This year, the nationwide apartment price per 3.3㎡ rose by 1% (20.89 million → 21.10 million KRW), with ▲small-sized apartments increasing by 1.18% (18.40 million → 18.62 million KRW), ▲small and medium-sized apartments by 1.27% (20.28 million → 20.54 million KRW), and ▲large-sized apartments by 0.62% (23.98 million → 24.13 million KRW), indicating that small and medium-sized apartments had the highest price increase rate.

An industry expert stated, “The increase in the proportion of small and medium-sized applicants is believed to be due to the housing market’s vitality this year, with real demand applicants mainly seeking to purchase homes.” They added, “Additionally, with declining birth rates and a continuous decrease in household members, the preference for small and medium-sized housing types is expected to rise further.”

DL E&C is supplying ‘e-Pyeonhansesang Naepo First Dream’ in RH16 Block of Naepo New Town, Hongseong-gun, Chungnam. The complex consists of 10 buildings from basement level 1 to ground level 25, totaling 949 households. It is composed exclusively of the highly preferred exclusive area of 84㎡, with ▲728 units of 84㎡A and ▲221 units of 84㎡B available.

e-Pyeonhansesang Naepo First Dream is a ‘New Home’ selective complex that offers residents priority purchase rights after six years of residence. It is gaining attention as a reasonable alternative for homeownership for real demand buyers in their 30s to 50s.

The residence period does not count towards the number of owned houses, and there is no burden of real estate-related taxes such as acquisition tax and property tax. Especially, since residents can choose whether to purchase after six years of residence, it is expected that demand for applications will surge among those dreaming of moving to a new apartment or securing their own home.

Additionally, all units will have balconies expanded free of charge, and amenities such as system air conditioners and sliding doors will be provided at no cost to maximize residents’ housing satisfaction.

As the first e-Pyeonhansesang brand apartment introduced in Naepo New Town, e-Pyeonhansesang Naepo First Dream is expected to attract high interest from buyers.

Special attention was also given to the design. DL E&C’s unique specialized design, ‘C2 House,’ is applied. All units are designed with a 4-bay slab-type structure to secure views and natural lighting.

Moreover, the low building coverage ratio allows for wide spacing between buildings, maximizing openness and minimizing interference between households. The complex also features abundant landscaping, offering a pleasant living environment even within the city. It showcases a central park of approximately 7,500㎡ and 18 various gardens throughout the complex.

Educational conditions are well established. Hanul Elementary School is located directly opposite the complex, and Hongbuk Middle School is scheduled to open next March right next door. Residents’ children can walk to school from elementary through middle school, ensuring safe commuting. Within a 500m radius, there is a cluster of academies, providing favorable environments for both public and private education.

e-Pyeonhansesang Naepo First Dream is situated in a nature-friendly location adjacent to Jakyeongcheon Stream and Jakyeong 2 Retention Pond, with nearby waterside parks such as Hasan Park and Hongye Park, offering a pleasant residential environment rich in green spaces.

As the first brand apartment from a top 10 construction company introduced in Naepo New Town in 12 years, e-Pyeonhansesang Naepo First Dream is expected to offer various premiums. Given the rarity of first-tier brands in the area, it is anticipated to have high future value as well as strong preference among buyers.

DL E&C’s residential brand e-Pyeonhansesang has been ranked number one in smart apartment brands for four consecutive years by the Biz Big Data Research Institute. It has won the Consumer’s Most Trusted Brand Award 12 times and the Consumer-Selected Quality Satisfaction Award for seven consecutive years, proving its value.

The e-Pyeonhansesang Naepo First Dream housing exhibition hall will be located in Singyeong-ri, Hongbuk-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungnam, and is scheduled to open next month.