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Anyone can buy property in Russia

There aren’t any requirements to be a Russian national or hold a Russian passport

Typically in Russia, properties likely see a 10-40% rise in value

If one invest in ongoing development

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Where do foreigners buy Real Estate in Russia?

Moscow and the Moscow surroundings

Big city life! The Best metropolitan area in the West!

Moscow and the Moscow surroundings (Moscow Oblast) are the most populated areas of Russia. It’s the beating heart of Russia that is safe, prosperous, and never sleeps. Culture, education, sports, and social life — life is bubbling in Moscow 24/7.

Moscow

Moscow surroundings

Population

13 million

8.6 million

People per km2

5,115

193

Combined, with a total population of 21.7 million, Moscow is the largest metropolitan area in Europe.

One in every 7 people in Russia, lives in Moscow and its surroundings. Density-wise, Moscow is comparable to London, while the Moscow surroundings are much more spacious.

Summer avg. temprature

-10 °C

32 °F

Summer avg. temprature

23 °C

73 °F

The climate is humid, and continental with warm to hot summers and long, cold winters. Other cities that have weather comparable to it are New York, Chicago, and Montreal in North America, and Berlin, Stockholm, and Warsaw in Europe.
 

The minimal investment required to qualify for a golden visa here is a property with a market value of $ 700,000

Typically in metropolitan Moscow, properties cost around $3,000 — $5,000 per m2.

So at the very lower end, you could buy a place with around 140 m2 from $420,000 up to $700,000.

Moscow

Moscow surroundings

Low per m2

$1,200

$1,000

People per km2

$50,000

$5,000

In the Moscow Oblast – the larger metropolitan area surrounding Moscow, the real estate investment to qualify for a Golden Visa is lower, starting at $270,000 in tax value which corresponds to $350,000 in actual market price.

Add to this the average price per m2 of $2,000 which translates to a spacious apartment or a house around a one-hour drive from Moscow city center.

St. Petersburg and its surroundings

St. Petersburg, the Venice of the north — the capital for the Russian Empire is a city of history and beauty

Many people prefer the more sophisticated atmosphere of the northern capital, as Moscow is just only a short flight away.

St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg surroundings

Population

6 million

2 million

People per km2

3 991

24

Combined St Petersburg and its surroundings, with a total population of 8.2 million, it is the 5th largest metropolitan area in Europe. In the center, you do not find any high rises as the historical center is culturally protected — it’s a spacious city, with lots of water courses and a romantic atmosphere.

The climate is humid and continental with warm, short summers and long, moderately cold winters.

Summer avg. temprature

-8,5 °C

17 °F

Summer avg. temprature

23 °C

73 °F

The Baltic Sea makes the winter less harsh, while the northern location means that during summer, there’s daylight, even late into the evening. Saint Petersburg gets on average 165 overcast days, and so when it’s sunny, the locals enjoy it immensely.
 
Real estate from investment to qualify for a Golden Visa is lower than in Moscow.

The minimal investment for a Golden Visa for St. Petersburg city is property with a market price of around $360,000

For an  average price per sq meter of $3,000 , one can invest in a  spacious 120 m2 apartment for around $360,000.

Moscow

Moscow surroundings

Low per m2

$1,200

$1,000

People per km2

$50,000

$5,000

St Petersburg is a clear option to consider, when you think about your move to Russia.

Krasnodar Region

Krasnodar Region is most widely known as a vacation spot in Russia, located on the coast of the Black Sea, close to the Caucasus mountains, this is the place where Russians like to go for holidays as well as buy a home for retirement

Krasnodar region

Population

5 million

People per km2

77

One of the key cities in the region is Soshi, a coastal city with half a million in population, a place where you can enjoy both the sea and the mountains.

The climate is subtropical, with cool to mild winters and warm summers.

Sochi is quite humid, but also sunny, all month has less than 10 rainy days.

Summer avg. temprature

10 °C

50 °F

Summer avg. temprature

27 °C

81 °F

Real estate prices for new development that would qualify as investment for a golden visa are two times lower compared to Moscow.

The minimal investment required to qualify for a golden visa here is a property with a value above $360,000

Krasnodar region

Low per m2

$500

People per km2

$17,000

Typically, Krasnodar region properties cost around $2,000 per m2. That means you could invest in a spacious 175 m2 apartment close to the sea — or why not buy your own vacation home?

Primorskij Kraj

Primorskij Kraj is the most developed eastern region in Russia, it’s the starting point of the Trans-Siberian railway, the main eastern port as well as the air hub of the Russian Far East

Vladistok is the capital of the region, with a population of 0,6 million, the city is rapidly developing, especially with the Russian economy now shifting to trade eastwards.

Primorski Kraj

Population

1 million

People per km2

11

The climate is humid, continental with warm to hot summers and long, cold, winters.The climate is humid, continental with warm to hot summers and long, cold, winters.

Summer avg. temprature

-12 °C

10 °F

Summer avg. temprature

20 °C

68 °F

Sometimes, there could even be a bit of a tropical storm.

The minimal investment required to qualify for a golden visa here is the lowest in the country of around $300,000

The minimal investment required to qualify for a golden visa is the lowest, as the Russian government wants to promote investment in the Far East — the level is $210,000 which would likely mean a market price of $300,000 or higher.

Primorski Kraj

Low per m2

$750

People per km2

$4,600

For an average price per m2 of $2,000, you could buy a spacious condo with ocean view — this Eastern region is a great option as an investment

Republic of Tatarstan

Republic of Tatarstan Republic with its capital, Kazan, could be ranked as the third most developed city in Russia, after Moscow and St Petersburg

Kazan, with a population of 1,3 million people, is located on the river Volga, it has a diversified economy and is home to a mix of Tatar and Russian population.

Republic of Tatarstan

Population

4 million

People per km2

59

The spoken language is Russian and Tatar while the dominating faith is Orthodox Christianity and Islam. Kazan will host the 2024 BRICS summit.

Summer avg. temprature

-10 °C

13 °F

Summer avg. temprature

20 °C

68 °F

Kazan has a humid, continental climate, with long, cold winters, even colder than Moscow, and warm, sunny summers. As a result of its far inland position, summers are extremely warm for its latitude and winters are quite cold, compared to areas close to the west in Europe.
Real estate prices for new development that would qualify as an investment for a golden visa status range from:
 

The minimal investment required to qualify for a golden visa here is around $360,000

The minimal investment required to qualify for a golden visa is a property with a tax value above $270,000 which would likely mean a market price of $360,000 or higher.

Republic of Tatarstan

Low per m2

$900

People per km2

$5,500

Typically, Krasnodar region properties cost around $2,000 per m2. That means you could invest in a spacious 175 m2 apartment close to the sea — or why not buy your own vacation home?

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