Subscription market, dedicated 60㎡ or smaller clearly preferred…competition ratio 22.2 applicants per unit 1
Among subscription applications, smaller units of 60㎡ or less recorded 22.2 applicants per unit 1, attracting about 4 times as much interest as medium and large units. Builders are increasing their sales plans to include smaller units.
Demand in the subscription market is concentrated on small apartments with a dedicated area of 60㎡ or less. According to data compiled by Real Estate R114 (recently, from last year through this year 4), the nationwide subscription competition ratio for units of 60㎡ or less was 22.2 applicants per unit 1. Over the same period, the ratios for units measuring 60~85㎡ and units larger than 85㎡ were 5.0 applicants per unit 1, making the ratio for small units about 4 times higher.
Preference for small units is even more pronounced this year. In 2025, the nationwide competition ratio for units with a dedicated area of 60㎡ or less was 21.6 applicants per unit 1, while this year, from 1~4, it rose to 23.8 applicants per unit 1. Industry sources say demand is shifting toward small units, which have a relatively lower barrier to entry, amid rising sale prices and the burden of loan repayments.
Competition ratios for medium-sized units declined. For units measuring 60~85㎡, the ratio fell from 5.32 applicants per unit 1 to 4.0 applicants per unit 1. This trend contrasts with the concentration of demand on small units.
The competition rate for larger units edged down. Types with an exclusive-use area of more than 85㎡ 5.04to 1from 5.0to 1, a slight decline. Overall, demand appears to be concentrated in smaller units rather than medium-to-large ones.
Examples at individual complexes also show a preference for smaller units. Last year, in 12, the exclusive-use area of 59㎡ 18units offered for general sale at Changwon Central IPark recorded an average 1across all rounds of applications of 706.6 to 1. Last year, in 8, the exclusive-use area of 59㎡A type at The H Adelstar in Gwacheon recorded a competition rate of 109.9 to 1.
Construction companies are moving ahead with supply that includes smaller units. POSCO E&C is preparing to sell The Sharp Geomdan Lake Park in Incheon’s Geomdan New Town. The complex is scheduled to include types with exclusive-use areas of 59 and 84㎡.
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