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Review of the secondary housing market in Moscow for February 2011

This review of the Moscow secondary housing market in February 2011 shows that it is a stable and attractive sector for investment. Prices remained the same at the beginning of February, with no significant drops or gains compared to the previous month. Average prices saw no change compared to January, and prices for one-room apartments have even surpassed those of January. The average cost of one-room apartments in Moscow was 108,073 rubles per square meter. This stability makes Moscow's secondary housing market appealing to investors. Additionally, the market is well-developed, with numerous listings of available units in each Moscow district. This makes it a great choice for anyone looking for a long-term rental or an investment property.

At the same time, the price of apartments in monolithic-brick buildings of increased comfort decreased by 1%; their average unit price was equal to 245 thousand rubles per sq.m. As for the cheapest segment, traditionally this niche belongs to panel Khrushchev houses, the average price of apartments in this category in January was 138.5 thousand rubles per sq. M..

The secondary housing market in the Moscow region also demonstrates stability

For the first month of 2011, the average unit price of supply in the secondary market of the Moscow Region in ruble terms remained practically at the same level as in December last year. Experts note only an insignificant drop in the average price, by only 0.2%. The strengthening of the Russian ruble led to an increase in prices in dollar terms by 1.1%. According to the results of January, in the secondary housing market in the Moscow region, the average supply price of apartments was: in national currency – 72.8 thousand rubles per sq. M. m, in dollars – $ 2318 per sq. m.

A decrease in prices was noted for apartments of all categories. The drop in prices for one-room, two-room and three-room apartments ranged from 0.2% to 0.4%.

If we consider the quality of apartments, then the offer price of business-class housing fell by 0.5%, among which brick houses with a large kitchen and monolithic buildings lost more than others, having fallen in price by 1% compared to December last year.

Consequently, we can say that the level of supply prices in the secondary housing market of the Moscow region remains stable. In general, in January, the Moscow Region secondary housing market is developing in the same direction as the capital – the number of apartments offered, due to the lengthy New Year holidays, slightly decreased, prices have not changed much and remain at the same level. As before, the most demanded apartments in the Moscow suburbs, the cost of these apartments is quite comparable with the prices of housing on the outskirts of Moscow.

What the future holds for us

All experts agree on one thing that no major changes are expected in the capital’s secondary housing market in the near future. Further growth in the activity of potential buyers is expected. The country is gradually recovering from the crisis, the purchasing power of the population is increasing. It is equally important that prices remain at a very favorable level for buyers. Therefore, it can be expected that many in this situation will direct their efforts and money to purchase an apartment..

As for the supply, after the January lull, a noticeable increase in the supply of apartments in the secondary market is expected in the coming months, and very soon the supply will return to the level of the end of 2010.

As for the price, experts are sure that there will be no strong jumps in the near future. The trend in the market is such that, given the increase in the supply of apartments in new buildings, both in Moscow and in the Moscow region, a stable price situation is expected in the secondary market until spring 2011.

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Comments: 5
  1. Giselle

    Can you provide an update on the current state of the secondary housing market in Moscow for February 2011?

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  2. Skylar

    Can you provide an update on the current state of the secondary housing market in Moscow for February 2011? Are there any notable trends or changes compared to previous months?

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  3. Clementine

    Can you provide more information about the trends and prices in the secondary housing market in Moscow for February 2011? I am interested in understanding the overall market conditions and the potential opportunities for buying or selling property during that period.

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  4. Liam Richardson

    Can you provide an update on the current status of the secondary housing market in Moscow as of February 2011? Has there been any significant changes or trends observed in terms of prices, demand, or supply? It would be highly appreciated if you could share any relevant information or insights. Thank you!

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    1. Brooklyn Gallagher

      As of February 2011, the secondary housing market in Moscow was experiencing some notable changes. Prices were increasing steadily due to high demand and limited supply. The overall demand for housing, particularly in desirable neighborhoods, remained strong, fueling the price growth. However, there were signs of a slight slowdown in demand compared to the previous year. New government regulations regarding mortgage lending and property taxes had also started to impact the market. These changes aimed to stabilize prices and promote affordable housing. Despite this, the market remained resilient, and investments in secondary housing were still seen as attractive by many. Overall, although the market was volatile, it continued to show signs of growth and promising investment opportunities. Please note that this information is specific to February 2011 and may not reflect the current state of the secondary housing market in Moscow.

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