Lotte Castle River Park Signature's Rare and Competitive Commercial Facilities Within the Complex, Now Selling with Great Popularity

As more investors in the real estate market place importance on brand value, branding is becoming crucial not only in the housing market but also in commercial real estate markets such as shopping centers and knowledge industry centers. In particular, commercial facilities within complexes have a close correlation with the complex's sales rate and the success of the shopping area, making brand power a key factor in investment considerations.

Recent trends showing the dominance of major construction companies' well-known brands in Seoul, Busan, and Siheung appear to reflect this phenomenon. According to Korea Real Estate Board's Subscription Home, 'Cheongnyangni Lotte Castle High Luce' in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, which held its first-priority subscription in July, recorded an average competition rate of 242.30 to 1, marking the highest competition rate in South Korea in 2023 at the time of subscription.

'Daeyeon DIEL,' supplied by a consortium of HDC Hyundai Development Company and Lotte Construction in Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, also recorded an average competition rate of 15.62 to 1, while 'Siheung Lotte Castle Signature' supplied in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, attracted 5,118 subscription applications, about seven times higher than other previously supplied apartments.

Amid the high preference for Lotte Construction's premium apartment brand 'Lotte Castle,' the commercial facilities within the Lotte Castle River Park Signature complex, supplied in Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, are drawing attention as they begin full-scale sales this month.

The Lotte Castle River Park Signature complex consists of a total of 878 households, securing a solid fixed demand from apartment complex residents for the commercial facilities. Various redevelopment and reconstruction projects are underway within a 1km radius, and there is a substantial hinterland demand of approximately 23,000 households, making it highly attractive to commercial investors who prioritize stable returns.

Moreover, the commercial facilities within the Lotte Castle River Park Signature complex are located at the intersection of the Seongsu commercial district, arguably the hottest area in Seoul, and the bustling Konkuk University commercial district, enabling them to absorb consumers visiting existing commercial areas. Seongsu is known for shopping as well as various cultural facilities and business districts, and it is gaining attention as a beneficiary of Seoul City's Hangang Renaissance 2.0 project. Through the influx of consumers visiting these commercial districts, abundant demand is expected beyond the existing fixed demand.

Especially notable is its strategic location, just a 7-minute drive to Gangnam, making it a transportation hub expected to attract floating populations commuting between Gangnam and Seongsu. To maximize this geographical advantage, the commercial facilities within the Lotte Castle River Park Signature complex are designed as four-sided open street-type shopping centers with easy access both inside and outside the complex. The 4.5-meter-high ceilings enhance openness and allow for diverse MD (merchandising) configurations.

Due to these various strengths that captivate both investors and end-users, only 6 out of the total 64 units of the commercial facilities will be offered for general sale.

A sales official stated, "Generally, commercial facilities within complexes tend to rely heavily on fixed demand from within the complex for revenue. However, in the case of the commercial facilities within Lotte Castle River Park Signature, being adjacent to the most active Seongsu commercial district in Seoul and nationwide, significant demand from outside is expected. The rarity value of having only six units supplied within a large complex enhanced by the Lotte Castle brand power is raising the market atmosphere even further."

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