An expert gave advice on choosing an apartment for long-term investments

Investments in real estate remain one of the reliable ways to preserve capital. Alexander Samotoylov, sales department manager of Khimki Time Residential Complex, told Izvestia on November 26 how to choose an apartment taking into account the characteristics of the neighborhood, layout and reliability of the developer in order to make investments successful.

According to him, the prospects of the neighborhood depend on a number of factors that are important to consider at the stage of choosing real estate. He advised to analyze the development plans of the territory.

"Information about the construction of new transport hubs, schools, medical facilities, shopping centers and other infrastructure helps to assess how the district will develop in the coming years. For example, the appearance of new metro stations or improvement of the road network usually leads to increased demand for housing and higher prices," the expert explained.

Also, in his opinion, it is worth paying attention to the dynamics of real estate prices in the area in recent years. Thus, if the cost is gradually increasing, it may be an indicator of stable demand. It is also important to take into account the composition of the population, income level and the general appearance of the area. Near already developed and prestigious areas real estate will grow in price faster than in remote or only built-up areas, said the specialist.

The manager specified that the reliability of the developer plays a key role in choosing an object for investment. According to him, the company should have a positive reputation and experience in completing large projects. He recommended to check the documentation, the quality of previous objects and customer feedback. Apartments delivered with finishing allows investors to rent or sell them faster, which speeds up the return on investment, the expert added.

Samotoylov also said that universal and functional layouts have a better chance to be in demand on the market. One-room and two-room apartments are popular with young tenants and families. Layouts with a combined kitchen-living room, high ceilings or panoramic windows appeal to those who appreciate comfort and space. Additional spaces such as storage rooms, dressing rooms and loggias increase the convenience and demand for the apartment, explained the specialist.

When choosing an apartment for investment, many people make mistakes. One of them is the lack of analysis of the neighborhood and its development prospects. For example, buying in an area with poor infrastructure can limit demand, Samotoylov said.

In addition, ignoring the legal verification of the developer's documents can lead to problems with property registration. Another of the shortcomings is the focus only on the cost of the object without taking into account its liquidity and attractiveness for tenants.

Also among the mistakes, the expert named overestimated expectations for the rate of growth of real estate value and incorrect assessment of the target audience.

Earlier, November 15, it was reported that at the end of October demand for ready-made housing compared to June this year in the country increased by 10% on average. This follows from the data of "Avito Real Estate". The strongest interest increased in compact housing formats: studios and one-bedroom apartments (+16% for both).