The expert gave advice on investing in foreign real estate

When choosing an investment property, it is important to consider several key factors. First of all, it is the liquidity of real estate, which largely depends on its location. This was told to Izvestia on March 22 by Anna Larina, director of the Department of foreign Real estate at NF GROUP.

By the end of 2024, the UAE, Hungary and France became the most attractive foreign destinations for Russian investors. Greece is in fourth place in the list of the most sought-after locations. Indonesia, Thailand and Spain complete the top 5, sharing one place in the ranking.

The most sought-after investment sites are the central areas of large cities and territories with developed infrastructure, which includes parks, schools and transport hubs.

The second key factor, especially when buying housing in tourist locations, is the internal content of the complex itself. The higher-quality infrastructure of the facility, which includes gyms, swimming pools, playgrounds, coworking spaces, and recreation areas, determines a higher level of demand from Russian investors.

It is equally important to consider the cost of a residential facility, which must meet market conditions and have growth potential in its segment.

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"Currently, the main risks for Russian investors when buying property abroad may be related to market fluctuations, possible changes in legislation in a particular country and the dynamics of exchange rates," Larina said.

It is also worth paying special attention to the risks associated with the legal registration of the property: land documents, building permits, transparency of the developer. To avoid such problems when buying foreign real estate, it is extremely important to work with professional agents and lawyers who know all the pitfalls and are able to check all the documents.

In addition, there may be difficulties regarding payment. Transactions should be carried out only through the mediation of trusted partners in order to avoid situations where the purchased object cannot be sold, the money cannot be returned, or the contract is drawn up with legal traps.

The information in the material is not an investment recommendation.

Earlier, on January 9, Izvestia got acquainted with a study by the Aeroplane company, which reported on the mandatory amenities of Russians when buying an apartment. According to experts, in the new year Muscovites want to buy apartments with dressing rooms (23%), built-in closets (15%), additional outlets on the balcony (13%), a second bathroom (12%), a master bedroom (9%) and a niche for a washing machine (8%).