Amid heightened regulations in the real estate market and increasing interest rate burdens, investors are seeking alternative assets that offer both stability and effectiveness. In this context, knowledge industry centers located in the so-called "Seoul-adjacent zones" are emerging as a new investment alternative. These complexes are highly regarded as composite assets, featuring relatively reasonable sales prices due to their proximity to Seoul, regulatory advantages, and tangible tax benefits.
The most prominent advantage is their locational value. Regions on the outskirts of the Seoul metropolitan area that border the city offer excellent accessibility to major business districts in Seoul. With planned expansions of transportation infrastructure such as GTX lines, subway extensions, and highway interchanges, the potential for future asset appreciation is significant. These areas are characterized by steady demand from companies, as they can simultaneously satisfy both work efficiency and logistics accessibility.
They are also attractive as investment destinations. Knowledge industry centers are classified as commercial or business-use assets, not residential, under the "Act on the Promotion of Industrial Cluster and Factory Establishment." As a result, they are free from regulations on mortgage loans for residential properties and occupancy requirements. Investors can hold these assets for rental income without the need for actual occupancy, and financing is available through general business loans or commercial loans. This structure enhances operational flexibility and is advantageous for reducing vacancy risk.
Against this backdrop, a knowledge industry center is currently being offered for sale in the Guri Galmae District, a Seoul-adjacent location, drawing significant attention from potential buyers. The project in question is "Hyundai Terra Tower Guri Galmae."
In particular, the complex stands out for its competitive pricing, which minimizes the financial burden on buyers. For companies currently paying high rents in other areas, this project offers the opportunity to acquire an asset at a cost comparable to a rental deposit. Companies burdened by expensive rents can purchase a unit here at an affordable interest rate, making it advantageous to carefully weigh the pros and cons of leasing versus purchasing to reduce costs.
Guri Galmae, the location of "Hyundai Terra Tower Guri Galmae," is receiving special attention due to the opening of a new highway. The Anseong-Guri section of the Sejong-Pocheon Expressway (also known as the Second Gyeongbu Expressway), which opened at the end of last year, rapidly connects the southeastern part of the metropolitan area with the northeastern part of Seoul, helping to disperse traffic from the existing Gyeongbu and Jungbu Expressways.
"Hyundai Terra Tower Guri Galmae" is being developed in a location very close to the Galmae and Toegyewon interchanges on the Sejong-Pocheon Expressway, making highway access extremely convenient. The ease of entering and exiting the highway is a significant advantage not only for the transportation of materials and products but also for visits by external clients and partners, as well as for the operation of delivery and logistics vehicles.
For employees, accessibility to Seoul via public transportation is also excellent. Galmae Station and Byeollae Station on the Gyeongchun Line are nearby, and Byeollae Station is served by the extended Line 8 of the Seoul Subway, allowing travel to Jamsil in under 30 minutes. With just one transfer at stations such as Cheonho (Line 5), Jamsil (Line 2), Seokchon (Line 9), Garak Market (Line 3), and Bokjeong/Moran (Suin-Bundang Line), it is now much easier to reach major areas of Seoul, including Gangnam. Furthermore, with plans for the GTX-B line to stop in the area, the district is being transformed into a comprehensive transportation hub that integrates both rail and road, heightening future expectations.
The complex also offers various specialized designs and community facilities to support the successful business operations of tenant companies. Notably, the knowledge industry center is divided by floor and line into live office, drive-in, and business types, maximizing both product appeal and efficiency.
"Hyundai Terra Tower Guri Galmae" is currently accepting occupants, and detailed information about financial promotions for tenants and buyers is available at the sales promotion center on the first floor of the complex.
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