Living-type accommodation facilities have interiors and layouts very similar to apartments but are residences designed for medium- to short-term stays with cooking and laundry capabilities, rather than being classified as houses. Since they are not houses, a subscription savings account is not required, and anyone aged 19 or older can apply.
Unlike apartments, they are subject to the Building Act, so there is no burden of acquisition tax surcharges or holding tax, and resale is also possible. Demand that was concentrated on officetels is now focusing on living-type accommodation facilities because they are not subject to housing regulations such as heavy taxation on multiple homeowners, loan-to-value ratio (LTV), debt-to-income ratio (DTI), and other loan restrictions. However, it is important to carefully evaluate whether the location has solid demand and strong surrounding infrastructure to ensure profitability and stability.
Amid this, the last living-type accommodation facility, CIELIA, located in the prime area of Buldang District, Cheonan City, Chungnam Province, will host Celeb Stay Buldang. Celeb Stay is a brand that has already completed successful sales in Songdo, gaining a hot response as a 'hot place' with excellent location and clean facilities, attracting much attention from buyers for CIELIA Celeb Stay Buldang as well.
CIELIA Celeb Stay Buldang consists of 104 living-type accommodation units and 9 neighborhood living facilities, totaling 113 units, across five types: A type, B type, B-1 type, C type, and D type, in a building ranging from 4 basement floors to 10 above-ground floors.
Beyond simple rental living-type accommodation, it can also be operated as an online shared lodging service that users can select according to their purpose, duration, and cost. It has partnered with 'STEC PMC,' a consignment management company that manages Celeb Stay Songdo and efficiently utilizes an online shared lodging reservation platform.
Additionally, it offers a location premium adjacent to City Hall and Sinbuldang-dong. Sinbuldang-dong, where the site is located, is known as the Gangnam of Cheonan, with a well-developed commercial district and abundant foot traffic. Within a 3 km radius of the project site are Cheonan City Hall, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan Sports Complex, as well as Galleria Department Store, E-Mart, CGV, and other government offices, medical facilities, and cultural and leisure facilities.
The transportation network is also a strong point. Using Asan Station, a KTX stop, and Cheonan Terminal, it is easy to access Seoul and other urban and suburban areas. In the future, the planned Cheongju Airport double-track railway and the opening of the Asan-Cheongju Expressway will make travel convenient in all directions.
Stable demand from the surrounding area is also secured. Major industrial complexes in Cheonan, such as Cheonan General Industrial Complex, Tangjeong Samsung Display, and Samsung SDI, are located near the site, allowing for demand influx from buyers visiting the complex as well as single-person household workers who prioritize proximity between home and workplace.
A representative of CIELIA Celeb Stay Buldang stated, “With abundant demand from nearby industrial complexes and the entry of Celeb Stay, recognized for its competitiveness in Songdo, attention is focused on this project. It is the first and last living-type accommodation facility in Buldang, and buyers can reasonably enjoy advantages such as the first resale possibility in Buldang, exemption from comprehensive real estate tax, and no need for a subscription savings account.”
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