The expert named the main factors of real estate payback in Moscow

Real estate is one of the best ways to invest, as it often pays off the fastest. Andrey Serdyuk, a real estate market expert and author of the Telegram channel Realtor Academy, told Izvestia on March 29 which apartments are profitable to purchase for investments in Moscow.

"The top 3 properties with the highest profitability and fastest payback include studios and one-bedroom apartments in new buildings (up to 35 square meters), apartments in hotel complexes and apartments for daily rent (near the metro, near the TTK)," he explained.

Among the main factors that significantly affect the payback of real estate, the expert highlighted, in particular, the location.

"The closer to the metro, business centers and universities, the higher the demand and rent. Buying real estate in elite areas such as the Central Administrative District (CAO), Khamovniki or Arbat requires more time to pay off, but prices for such real estate are rising faster," Serdyuk explained.

According to him, it is also possible to consider promising areas — Nekrasovka, Yuzhnoye Butovo and Biryulyovo — they have a lower entry cost, but are less liquid.

In addition, studios are most in demand for rent, the main tenants of which are students, IT specialists and visitors. Daily rent is beneficial in tourist areas, near train stations, near business centers.

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The demand for such commercial premises has more than doubled in a year.

"New buildings at the start of sales increase in price by 20-40% in two to three years. The old fund is getting more expensive more slowly, but it is more valuable due to its location," he said.

According to the expert, the most profitable strategies for acquiring new buildings are to purchase at the excavation stage, although there are risks of delays in the construction period. Secondary housing in the city center is a reliable option, but requires significant initial investment. Apartments with a guaranteed income offer high returns, but they are associated with increased taxes.

"Daily rent provides the fastest payback rate, but requires active management. Apartments with high liquidity, such as one—room apartments near the metro, are easily rented out and quickly sold," Serdyuk summed up.

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%).