There are many exciting investment opportunities in the current real estate market in Moscow. For the first time over the past 10 years it's a buyer's market. Crisis caused drastic decline in purchasing power and demand for real estate, while many sellers are hungry for cash and offer considerable discounts to expedite property sale. Many apartments are offered for sale with tenants so you can immediately start collecting rental income.

However, current market situation will not last forever. With the economy improving new buyers will appear and demand will rise, cause the prices to go up. After 1998 it took only two years for prices to reach and even surpass pre-crisis prices. Many successful investments were made during the crisis in 1998. You can try to repeat this successful.

If your employer is covering your housing allowance, you might be able to use it for mortgage payments and turn the rental expense in the real estate investment.

Evans professionals will be happy to assist you throughout the entire investment process: locate and buy attractive investment property or residence, oversee the renovation if needed, manage and service the apartment and exit with profit.

Below, please see some sample investment options for different budgets with yield estimates*. It is only a short preview of what the market has to offer. Please, call us and we will select properties according to your requirements and will help you with return estimates.

* Yield estimate accounts for the cost of property ownership (common charges). Common charges can be different from our calculations as they often depend on the number of registered tenants.
Real estate tax is currently assessed as 2% of the nominal BTI (Buro (please correct spelling) for technical inventory) value of the apartment and is usually less than 200 rubles.
There are no taxes for the buyer and purchasing expenses are low - about $600 per residential transaction.

Your budget: $250,000 - $300,000

Great starter apartment or pied-au-terre

Charming studio apartment in a beautiful historic mansion. This gem is located on a quiet lane in Zamoskvorechye area. Western renovation, fully furnished, all appliances, internet and cable TV. Details here.

Price: $290,000
Rent: $1,700 (currently rented)
Utility bills: $68 (2,000 RUR) per month, $828 per year
Yield: 7%

Great apartment off Tverskaya

Ready to move-in apartment is located on the top floor of a pre-revolutionary building with large windows. Western renovation, IKEA furniture, Jacuzzi, washing machine. Details here.

Price: $330,000
Rent: $2,000
Utility bills: $79 (2,300 RUR) per month, $951 per year
Yield: 7,25%

Your budget: $500,000

Modern apartment on Kutuzovsky

Recently renovated 2 room apartment is fully furnished and equipped with modern appliances. Great Kutuzovsky location within walking distance to Moscow City and the main exhibition center offers easy commute to the center or Rublevka attractions. Details here.

Price: $480,000
Rent: $2,500
Utility bills: $86 (2500 RUR) per month, $1034 per year
Yield: 6,24%

Nice apartment in Barrikadnaya area

Apartments in this area are in great demand due to exceptional location close to Moscow City and the center of Moscow. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, modern furniture, bathroom fixtures and appliances. Renovation was made in 2008 and the interior is still fresh and shining. Details here.

Price: $670,000
Rent: $4,500
Utility bills: $124 (3600 RUR) per month, $1490 per year
Yield: 8,16%

Your budget: $1,000,000

Modern apartment in the historic area

Modern 4 room apartment near the Chistye Prudy with Western renovation and 2 bathrooms is fully furnished, equipped with washing machine, internet and cable TV. Details here.

Price: $1,000,000
Rent: $7,500 (currently rented)
Utility bills: $185 (5,350 RUR) per month, $2,220 per year
Yield: 8,98%

Classic in Zamoskvorechye

Classic 4 room apartment in a pre-revolutionary building with high ceilings and large windows is located in a prestigious area of Zamoskvorechye. Elaborate taste and attention to detail are reflected in every room. Kitchen and two bathrooms are equipped with modern appliances and fixtures. Quiet neighborhood, guarded parking. Details here.

Price: $1,350,000
Rent: $7,500
Utility bills: $231 (6,700 RUR) per month, $2,772 per year
Yield: 6,65%

Apartment in a modern development

Spacious apartment with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and winter gardens in one of the most popular modern developments on Kutuzovsky. Guarded fenced territory, intercom. Details here.

Price: $1,270,000
Rent: $9,000
Utility bills: $345 (10,000 RUR) per month, $4,140 per year
Yield: 8,47%

Please contact us if you would like to learn more about investment options in Russia, CIS, Europe or USA.