The Ministry of Construction announced the cost of one square meter of housing in the regions of the Russian Federation in the first quarter of 2018. On average, a “square” will become more expensive by 640 rubles, but in some regions the increase will reach 1,500 rubles. Market analysts are confident that in some cities, the cost of housing will, on the contrary, decrease due to the fact that developers previously artificially inflated prices and were faced with a decrease in demand.

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After the New Year, the cost of an average square meter, according to the Ministry of Construction, will be 37,848 rubles. This is 640 rubles more than in the first quarter of this year. At the same time, in some regions the increase reaches 1,500 rubles. The most expensive housing is still in Moscow - in 2018, a square meter here will cost 91,670 rubles. The cheapest real estate was in Adygea - 26,490 rubles per square meter.

The Ministry of Construction sets the average cost per square meter four times a year, at the beginning of each quarter. The figures are formed based on Rosstat data on the cost of real estate in the primary and secondary markets, as well as the cost of construction in various regions of the Federation, writes "Russian newspaper". The resulting standards are then used to calculate the amount of payments from the budget to help beneficiaries. Among them are military personnel, police officers affected by radiation accidents, young scientists, internally displaced persons, disabled people and young families who, by law, need improved housing conditions.

Despite the fact that the Ministry of Construction recorded an increase in prices, experts believe that there are two completely different trends in the market. In some places, housing prices will indeed rise in price next year. And somewhere apartments will become cheaper.

“The Ministry of Construction data almost always reflects the lower price level, which refers to the cheapest economy-class housing. This is actually housing at cost. It is clear that developers do not sell housing at such prices everywhere. In some regions, the difference with the average market price can be almost double,” - explains the head of the analytical center "Real Estate Market Indicators" Oleg Repchenko.

According to Repchenko, the gap is especially noticeable in Moscow, the Moscow region, St. Petersburg and Sochi. “In recent years, an investment bubble has inflated here, which is why prices are too high, but it is gradually deflating,” says the expert. He is confident that the price per square meter has a speculative component and prices will be adjusted downwards. At the same time, the purchasing power of the population is still quite low. That is, developers will in any case have to accept various discounts and special offers.

In places where few new houses are being built, and prices were not inflated from the very beginning, next year apartments will rise in price on average at the rate of inflation - no more than 4%, says Repchenko.

Let us recall that earlier, after the abandonment of shared-equity construction in the Russian Federation, housing prices will increase by at least 5-7%. Deputy Minister Nikita Stasishin called the issue of a possible price jump “the most pressing” for the Ministry of Construction. “We need to increase the volume and quality of housing, but at the same time make it affordable, and not only through affordable mortgage rates,” the official said.

MINISTRY

CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSING AND COMMUNAL SERVICES

ECONOMIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

(MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION OF RUSSIA)

ORDER

About the standard cost of one square meter of total area

residential premises in the Russian Federation for the second half of 2016

and indicators of the average market value of one square meter of total

area of ​​residential premises by constituent entities of the Russian Federation

for the third quarter of 2016

In accordance with subclause 5.2.38 of clause 5 of the Regulations on the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of November 18, 2013 No. 1038 (Collected Legislation of the Russian Federation, 2013, No. 47, Art. 6117; 2014 , No. 12, Art. 1296, No. 40, Art. 5426, No. 50, Art. 7100; 2015, No. 2, Art. 491, No. 4, Art. 660, No. 22, Art. 3234, No. 23, Art. 3311, Article 3334, No. 24, Article 3479, No. 46, Article 6393, No. 47, Article 6586, Article 6601; 2016, No. 2, Article 376, No. 6, Article 850), I order:

1. Approve the standard cost of one square meter of total residential area in the Russian Federation for the second half of 2016 in the amount 37,208 (thirty-seven thousand two hundred eight) rubles.

2. Approve indicators of the average market value of one square meter of total living space in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation for the third quarter of 2016, which are subject to use by federal executive authorities, executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to calculate the amount of social benefits for all categories of citizens who are entitled to social payments are provided for the purchase (construction) of residential premises at the expense of the federal budget in accordance with the appendix to this order.

3. Monitoring the implementation of this order by the Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation O.I. Betina.

APPLICATION

to the order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation dated June 16, 2016 No. 419/pr

Indicators of the average market value of one square

meters of total living space by region

Russian Federation for the third quarter of 2016 (in rubles)

Central Federal District

1. Belgorod region 34,009

2. Bryansk region 27,083

3. Vladimir region 32,991

4. Voronezh region 32,513

5. Ivanovo region 29,910

6. Kaluga region 39,353

7. Kostroma region 29,455

8. Kursk region 26,905

9. Lipetsk region 31,232

10. Moscow region 53,407

11. Oryol region 28,741

12. Ryazan region 32,776

13. Smolensk region 30,450

14. Tambov region 29,315

15. Tver region 37,533

16. Tula region 33,566

17. Yaroslavl region 37,124

18. Moscow 90 400

Northwestern Federal District

19. Republic of Karelia 40 145

20. Komi Republic 40,726

21, Arkhangelsk region 42,813

22. Vologda region 35,375

23. Kaliningrad region 33,510

24. Leningrad region 41,180

25. Murmansk region 37,723

26. Novgorod region 34,289

27. Pskov region 32,947

28. Nenets Autonomous Okrug 53,910

29. St. Petersburg 59 103

Southern Federal District

30. Republic of Adygea (Adygea) 25,261

31. Republic of Kalmykia 25,200

32. Krasnodar region 35 465

33. Astrakhan region 27,607

34. Volgograd region 31,100

35. Rostov region 35,257

North Caucasus Federal District

36. Republic of Dagestan 26,064

37. Republic of Ingushetia 25,070

38. Kabardino-Balkarian Republic 28,381

39. Karachay-Cherkess Republic 30,542

40. Republic of North Ossetia - Alania 29,206

41. Chechen Republic 30,000

42. Stavropol Territory 26,535

Volga Federal District

43. Republic of Bashkortostan 35,210

44. Republic of Mari El 32,557

45. Republic of Mordovia 33,251

46. ​​Republic of Tatarstan (Tatarstan) 34,389

47. Udmurt Republic 34,452

48. Chuvash Republic - Chuvashia 31,594

49. Perm region 35,444

50. Kirov region 32,752

51. Nizhny Novgorod region 40,597

52. Orenburg region 30,711

53. Penza region 31,983

54. Samara region 34,283

55. Saratov region 30,000

56. Ulyanovsk region 32,085

Ural federal district

57. Kurgan region 30,664

58. Sverdlovsk region 43,838

59. Tyumen region 39,851

60. Chelyabinsk region 29,929

61. Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Ugra 42,204

62. Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug 48,473

Siberian Federal District

63. Altai Republic 33,845

64. Republic of Buryatia 33,213

65. Republic of Tyva 35,191

66. Republic of Khakassia 32,930

67. Altai Territory 32,202

68. Transbaikal region 33,334

69. Krasnoyarsk region 39,787

70. Irkutsk region 34,545

71. Kemerovo region 32219

72. Novosibirsk region 38,709

73. Omsk region 33,092

74. Tomsk region 35,918

Far Eastern Federal District

75. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) 47,757

76. Kamchatka region 43,995

77. Primorsky Krai 48,071

78. Khabarovsk Territory 46,018

79. Amur region 42,172

80. Magadan region 42,027

81. Sakhalin region 54,639

82. Jewish Autonomous Region 34,064

83. Chukotka Autonomous Okrug 33,056

Crimean Federal District

84. Republic of Crimea 37,332

85. Sevastopol 37 332

Any Russian would not refuse an apartment in Moscow. But the price of real estate in the capital is quite high. But in recent years, the real estate market has seen a collapse in prices.

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How much does housing cost in Moscow in 2019, depending on the area? Capital real estate prices are constantly changing.

But over the years, the segmentation of the city has remained unchanged depending on the prestige of the area, which affects the cost per square meter of housing. How much does housing cost in Moscow by region in 2019?

What you need to know

Against the backdrop of the economic crisis in Russia, there was a decline in real estate prices. Over the past few years, housing prices have been steadily declining by 2-3%.

But these are statistical data that do not take into account housing discounts. Therefore, prices actually decrease annually by 10-12%.

According to experts, the situation will stabilize in 2019. Due to the improvement in the well-being of the population, real estate will begin to rise in price.

This is due to the rise in prices of the main areas related to the real estate sector. The price of insurance, building materials, cargo transportation, etc. has increased.

Other experts argue that the fall in prices will continue at least until 2020. But no matter what official sources say, the price of housing remains too high for many Russians.

An ordinary Russian cannot afford to buy good housing without borrowing funds or saving the required amount for a long time. That’s why many people focus on price when choosing housing.

The cost of housing is determined by various factors. Even the area where the property is located can be important.

Sometimes almost identical housing in price can differ significantly due to its location.

The difference is especially noticeable in large cities such as Moscow. How much does housing cost in the capital, depending on the area?

Required terms

The real estate market is usually divided into primary and secondary. The primary market includes apartments in new buildings. The buyer of such housing becomes its first owner, since the real estate is sold.

The secondary market is represented by housing that is already owned by someone. That is, someone has already lived in it before.

The peculiarity of the secondary market is that prices vary widely. Secondary housing can be expensive or cheap, with varying degrees of care and comfort.

As a rule, prices for primary housing are much higher than the cost of secondary housing. But this factor is not fundamental.

A significant role is played by the cost per square meter of housing, which is formed based on the valuation method used.

Commonly accepted methods for determining housing prices include the following:

Expensive	The essence of the method is to establish the cost of housing, taking into account manufacturing costs. It is used mainly for the primary market, when all the developer’s expenses are included in the price
Market	The methodology is based on comparing housing with similar properties on the market. The average cost is determined based on the average price of similar housing in the same area and with similar parameters. This principle is most often used to determine the price of secondary housing. This method is used to determine the cost of resale in Moscow
Profitable	The price of housing is set based on the expectation of the investor who purchased the property for resale or rental. Cost depends mainly on future price forecasts

When purchasing an apartment, you should know what parameters affect the increase and decrease in price. This will save you from purchasing too expensive housing at an inflated price.

What criteria should you pay attention to?

The formation of housing prices in Moscow is influenced by such general factors as:

• condition of the apartment;
• room layout;
• state of communication systems;
• type of local area;
• availability of parking, etc.

But you need to pay special attention to:

In Moscow, great importance is attached to the view from the window. If the windows of the apartment overlook a pond, a beautiful landscape or a park, then it will cost more than similar housing, but with a view of industrial facilities.

But the first step when buying a home in Moscow is to determine the area where the apartment is located.

In relation to each territorial zone, a certain system of parameters has already developed, which determines the difference in housing prices in different areas of the capital.

Legal basis

The formation of the value of real estate in Russia is based on (as amended on July 21, 2014) “On Valuation Activities...”.

The law indicates that valuation activities involve determining another price for the object being valued. There are different concepts regarding value.

It can be market, initial, investment, etc. But in any case, the price of a property is based on four factors. This:

• utility of the object;
• demand for real estate;
• opportunity ;
• number of proposals regarding the object.

If an individual or legal entity resorts to an appraiser (individual entrepreneur or legal entity), then the legal relations of the parties are regulated by both, as well as by the concluded agreement.

At the same time, the owner of private real estate has the right to independently set the price of the property. In this case, any assessment method can be used.

The main methods of real estate valuation are prescribed in the Federal Standard “Real Estate Valuation” adopted by.

When selling secondary housing, individuals mainly use the market and comparative valuation method. That is, the price is determined based on the average market price for similar objects.

Prices for apartments in Moscow by region

When planning to buy an apartment in Moscow, you need to know that in the capital there is a concept of “prestigious” areas. These include the West, South-West, North-West and Central Administrative District.

Housing is somewhat cheaper in the Northern District. Prestige is determined by the number of park areas, infrastructure development, transport support and other parameters.

The distance to the center has virtually no effect on the fact of prestige. If the main thing is to buy an apartment in Moscow, preferably cheaper, it’s worth taking a closer look at the East and South-East of the capital.

Depending on the location, almost identical apartments in Moscow can cost completely differently. What is the cost of a meter of housing in Moscow by region?

You can consider the cost of housing in Moscow using the example of a kind of rating, from the most expensive to the cheapest areas.

Central District

Traditionally, the streets in the Central District are considered the most expensive in terms of cost per square meter of housing in Moscow:

High prices are due to the historical significance of the streets, the development of infrastructure, and good transport services.

Among other things, the most popular schools, modern medical centers, entertainment venues, and cultural sites are located here. The Central Administrative District is considered an elite area and this cannot but be reflected in the price of apartments.

Southwestern District

The South-Western district of Moscow is also considered expensive. It is famous not for its infrastructure, but for its ecology. There are practically no industrial hazardous industries here, which has a positive effect on the atmosphere.

Considering the general situation in Moscow, which does not have good environmental indicators, this is a very important criterion.

In addition, the region leads in the number of educational institutions. This area is often chosen by families with children who want to ensure proximity to the place of education in advance.

The average price per square meter of housing in the South-Western District is about 190,000 rubles per square meter.

Western District

The Western District of Moscow is also considered prestigious. The advantage of the area lies not only in its environmental friendliness, although almost a third of all green spaces in the capital are located here.

During Soviet times, party leaders and executives lived here. Accordingly, luxury housing was actively built here.

A little later, modern residential complexes and business centers began to be built here. The average price per square meter of housing in the Western District is 240,000 rubles.

Although you need to take into account that the average price and the real price are two different things. You can find housing both cheaper and more expensive, depending on the characteristics of the property.

Northwestern District

Housing in the Northwestern District is also expensive. The reason is that this territory is considered the most suitable for a comfortable and cultural pastime.

There are many entertainment and recreation areas here. The area is famous for its large number of monuments, parks, architectural landmarks, and natural reservoirs.

Many residential buildings are valuable architectural monuments in themselves. A square meter of housing in the Northwestern District will cost approximately 150,000 rubles.

Northern District

Previously, the Northern District of Moscow was the leader in the number of dilapidated housing, which is why apartment prices were not high. But in recent years the situation has changed.

Old housing is being actively demolished, and new modern houses are being built in its place. Having the status of an experimental site has brought invaluable benefits in the development of the infrastructure network.

All innovations and innovations introduced in Moscow first of all appear in the Northern District.

This has the most positive effect on the quality of life. The cost per square meter of housing here is about 145,000 rubles.

North-Eastern District

The North-Eastern district of the capital consists mainly of residential areas. Hence the high population density and somewhat one-sided infrastructure.

Of course, there are plenty of supermarkets and shops here, but there are very few entertainment venues. The advantage of the area is the huge amount of green space.

The district is considered one of the greenest in Moscow. In this area you can buy quite acceptable housing at a relatively low cost.

The average cost per square meter of housing fluctuates at 110,000 rubles per square meter.

Eastern District

In the Eastern District of Moscow, housing prices are very different. This is explained by the fact that the old housing stock is adjacent to new buildings.

Some areas can boast of pre-revolutionary houses. But development outside the Moscow Ring Road is quite active. It should be noted that the Eastern District is considered one of the cleanest in the city.

But at the same time, the cost of even new housing is relatively low, since there is a poor level of transport accessibility.

For a square meter of housing in the Eastern District you will have to pay about 133,000 rubles, but again the price can vary greatly, both up and down.

Southern District

The southern district of the capital is one of the cheapest areas. This is somewhat surprising considering how much comfortable housing there is. But this advantage is noted only by completely inexperienced buyers.

The reason for the low price is the extreme distance from the city. If a person needs to travel to the city center every day or quite regularly, he will have to spend significant sums on travel.

An additional disadvantage is the poor ecology of the district in the past. The average cost per square meter of housing in the Southern District varies between 125,00 rubles. But this is rather the maximum cost.

South-Eastern District

If you need the cheapest apartment in Moscow, you should take a closer look at the South-Eastern District. There is quite a lot of good housing here.

At the same time, the infrastructure network is well developed, with many different parks and reservoirs. Among other things, the construction of new housing is actively developing in the district, which should improve the already good infrastructure.

The disadvantage of the area is its poor ecology. But many local residents are so accustomed to the smoking pipes of the Moscow Refinery that they do not even think about changing their place of residence.

For a square meter of housing in the South-Eastern District you will need to pay an average of 115,000 rubles.

Zelenograd administrative district

From the point of view of transport accessibility, the Zelenogradsky district is the most remote district of Moscow. This explains the low cost of housing here.

This district beyond the Moscow Ring Road is isolated and the youngest of the capital's districts. Its location is more reminiscent of a suburb.

The advantage is the abundance of green spaces and active development. People who buy housing here are mainly those who need a cheaper apartment or who want to invest in real estate with the prospect of rising prices.

On average, a square meter of housing in the Zelenograd district will cost 100,000 rubles.

Features by number of rooms

But not only location affects the cost of apartments. An important criterion is the layout and number of rooms.

The square meter of housing in two apartments of different sizes located in the same area may differ only because a certain type of apartment is more in demand.

But the peculiarity of apartments in terms of the number of rooms is probably more in the fact that for each type of premises there is its own category of potential buyers.

One

The average cost of a square measure of housing in a Moscow one-room apartment is 170,000 rubles. The high demand for such apartments is explained by the small number of apartments.

There are significantly more two- and three-room apartments in Soviet-built houses. Vacant one-room apartments mainly appear due to the construction of new housing. A one-room apartment is a great option for one or two people.

Video: real prices for an apartment in Moscow

On the one hand, there is housing in Moscow, on the other hand, there is no need to spend money on maintaining excess space. Often such apartments are purchased for retired parents or newlyweds.

The average cost of a 1-room apartment in Moscow by region for secondary housing is 6,500,000 rubles. Accordingly, what is more expensive is in central and prestigious areas, cheaper is at a distance from the center.

Two

Two-room apartments are considered the most practical if you need housing for a family with children. For example, the one-room apartment has become a little cramped, and there is not enough money for a three-room apartment.

Often, two-room apartments are purchased with a mortgage, since many borrowers plan in advance to increase their family.

For a square meter in a two-room apartment in the capital you will have to pay about 177,000 rubles. The average price of a two-room apartment on the Moscow real estate market is 9,500,000 rubles.

Three

Three-room apartments are usually purchased while simultaneously selling your own two-room or one-room apartment.

Most ordinary residents cannot immediately afford spacious living space and implement their plans gradually. At the same time, the apartments presented on the capital market are very diverse.

You can buy an inexpensive apartment in an old building in a cheap area. But in a prestigious district and in a new building, housing will cost many times more.

ORDER
dated July 4, 2018 N 387/pr

On the standard cost of one square meter of total residential area in the Russian Federation for the second half of 2018 and indicators of the average market value of one square meter of total residential area in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation for the third quarter of 2018

In accordance with subclause 5.2.38 of clause 5 of the Regulations on the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of November 18, 2013 N 1038 (Collected Legislation of the Russian Federation, 2013, N 47, Art. 6117; 2014 , N 12, Art. 1296, N 40, Art. 5426, N 50, Art. 7100; 2015, N 2, Art. 491, N 4, Art. 660, N 22, Art. 3234, N 23, Art. 3311, Article 3334, No. 24, Article 3479, No. 46, Article 6393, No. 47, Article 6586, Article 6601; 2016, No. 2, Article 376, No. 6, Article 850, No. 28, Article 4741, No. 41, Article 5837, No. 47, Article 6673, No. 48, Article 6766, No. 50, Article 7112; 2017, No. 1, Article 185, No. 8, Article 1245, No. 32 , Article 5078, No. 33, Article 5200, No. 49, Article 7468; 2018, No. 24, Article 3537), I order:

1. Approve the standard cost of one square meter of total residential area in the Russian Federation for the second half of 2018 in the amount of 42,753 (forty-two thousand seven hundred fifty-three) rubles.

2. Approve indicators of the average market value of one square meter of total living space in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation for the third quarter of 2018, which are subject to use by federal executive authorities, executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to calculate the amount of social benefits for all categories of citizens to whom the specified social payments are provided for the purchase (construction) of residential premises at the expense of the federal budget in accordance with the appendix to this order.

3. Control over the implementation of this order shall be entrusted to the Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation N.E. Stasishina.

Minister
V.V. YAKUSHEV

Approved by order of the Ministry of Construction
and housing and communal services
Russian Federation
dated July 4, 2018 N 387/pr

INDICATORS OF THE AVERAGE MARKET VALUE OF ONE SQUARE METER OF THE TOTAL
RESIDENTIAL AREA BY REGIONAL ENTITIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
FOR THE III QUARTER OF 2018 (IN RUBLES)

Central Federal District

1	Belgorod region	40 205
2	Bryansk region	30 412
3	Vladimir region	34 970
4	Voronezh region	35 315
5	Ivanovo region	32 529
6	Kaluga region	41 846
7	Kostroma region	31 222
8	Kursk region	31 424
9	Lipetsk region	33 106
10	Moscow region	61 040
11	Oryol Region	30 465
12	Ryazan Oblast	37 678
13	Smolensk region	32 893
14	Tambov Region	32 522
15	Tver region	39 785
16	Tula region	38 740
17	Yaroslavl region	42 389
18	Moscow	91 670

admin 01.03.2018

On the standard cost of one square meter of total area for the first half of 2018 for receiving housing subsidies for military personnel

Information about the cost per square meter for receiving housing subsidies for military personnel and family members is unlikely to please anyone: in the first half of 2018 it decreased. For the first time since its introduction in 2014. Decreased by 472 rubles per square meter compared to the second half of 2017. The order of the Russian Ministry of Construction was issued on December 27, 2017 - such a “gift” for the New Year! For a family of four this would be minus 34 thousand rubles.

MINISTRY
CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSING AND COMMUNAL SERVICES
ECONOMIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

(MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION OF RUSSIA)

No.	Period	Standard cost per square meter	Legal act
	For the first half of 2018 in the amount	37848 rubles	Order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation (Minstroy of Russia) dated December 27, 2017 N 1691/pr
Previously issued orders since 2014
	For the first half of 2014 in the amount	34,350 rubles	Order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation dated January 10, 2014 No. 7/pr (has not entered into force)
	For the second half of 2014 in the amount	35,915 rubles	Order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation (Minstroy of Russia) dated July 15, 2014 N 387/pr
	For the first half of 2015 in the amount	35,915 rubles	Order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation (Minstroy of Russia) dated January 14, 2015 No. 5/pr
	For the second half of 2015 in the amount	35,915 rubles	Order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation (Minstroy of Russia) dated June 23, 2015 N 446/pr
	For the first half of 2016 in the amount	36,008 rubles.	Order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation (Minstroy of Russia) dated December 28, 2015 N 951/pr
	For the second half of 2016 in the amount	37,208 rubles	Order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation (Minstroy of Russia) dated June 16, 2016 N 419/pr
	For the first half of 2017 in the amount	37,208 rubles.	Order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation (Minstroy of Russia) dated December 22, 2016 N 1003/pr
	For the second half of 2017 in the amount	38,320 rubles	Order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation (Minstroy of Russia) dated June 27, 2017 N 925/pr

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