Investments in real estate in Moscow

Investing money in commercial and residential real estate in Moscow is by far the most attractive way to preserve and increase capital in terms of profitability to risk ratio.

Specialists of Prime Legal LLC have been professionally dealing with investment in real estate for more than 20 years. We provide our corporate and private clients with a full range of services aimed at maximizing the effectiveness of investments in real estate.

After a sharp increase of the exchange rate between the US dollar and Russian ruble, investing in real estate in Moscow has become a popular way of investment. This is due to the following factors:

1. The prices to Moscow real estate strongly decreased and are currently at the level of the prices as of 2015. The Russian ruble equivalent of 3,000; 2,000 or even 1,000 US dollars per 1 sq. m is the price at which you can now buy some very interesting real estate items in Moscow. However, just several years ago the price of the similar real estate was 5,000 – 10,000 US dollars per 1 sq. m.
2. You can get a substantial income through buying a much cheaper real estate item in Moscow today and selling it in 2 – 3 years.
3. Unlike shares and other securities, you can earn a stable monthly income from your investments in real estate. All you need to do is to rent out your real estate item.
4. Investments in real estate are much more reliable than any other options. After all, the sources of income of the organization, whose shares you hold, may change, because they depend on a variety of market factors. As for investments in real estate, in this case the source of income is unchanged and predictable. Real estate in Moscow is a really reliable investment of money, which allows you to receive a stable rental income.

Investments in real estate in Moscow

If you have decided to invest in real estate, you need to choose the investment direction. It can be residential flats, apartments or land plots for construction. Investment in commercial real estate is also quite popular. Another investment object can be country houses and land plots. And finally, the most risky but ultimately the most profitable investment direction is the financing of real estate under construction. Each of these investment options has its own peculiarities.

Objects for investment in real estate in Moscow:

• Housing stock. Investments in residential real estate are considered to be the easiest and most effective way of financing and profit-making. All you need to do is to buy an apartment and rent it out. Therefore, private investment in real estate is often limited to this option. However, it has its own pitfalls. To make your investments in real estate in Moscow bring the maximum income, it is necessary to choose the right district and take into account the availability of nearby infrastructure facilities when buying accommodation. You should also evaluate the current state of the accommodation, the renovation, furniture and even the view from the window. Nothing is a little thing when it comes to buying private apartments!
• Commercial real estate. Investments in offices, shopping centers and other commercial facilities also promise big profits in the long run; however, they require more costs and personal involvement than private housing. With commercial real estate, you will have to install all the meters, proceed to accounting and payment of taxes, rearrange electricity, etc. It is often hard to manage all these tasks alone, so you might have to hire additional staff that also requires financing.
• Investments in land plots. Land plots have their own unique peculiarities. It is very hard to determine the return on investment in such real estate item in advance. It may depend on a number of factors: the distance from Moscow, the availability of necessary communications, ecological situation, etc.
• Real estate under construction. The most risky and the most profitable option at the same time. Accommodation in a newly built house is even cheaper than private apartments in the secondary market, so the benefits are obvious. However, disruption of construction deadlines, bankruptcy of the developer and even the demolition of an unfinished house due to violations in the existing documentation cannot be excluded. If you are ready to accept such risks, the prospects of investing in such real estate are very high.

Legal Assistance

Law firm Prime Legal LLC has been working on the Russian real estate market for more than 20 years. We offer the following services:

• search for real state items for investment;
• legal support of real estate purchase;
• real estate management,
• efficiency increase in operation of real state items;

Means of investing:

• purchase of real estate items by individuals
• purchase of real estate items by individual entrepreneurs
• purchase of real estate items by legal entities (residents or non-residents of the Russian Federation)
• investments in real estate with the use of closed real estate investment trusts (REITs)

Cost of Support of Investments in Real Estate

Updated 05/26/2025

Investments in real estate in Moscow with a yield of 30-35% per annum

Why is it profitable to invest in real estate in Moscow right now?

Today, interest rates on bank loans for the purchase of real estate are from 25% per annum and higher. At such rates, buyers practically do not take loans for the purchase of real estate and the real estate market has fallen sharply. Sellers provide significant discounts, which gives investors the opportunity to buy real estate at very favorable prices.

Buyers, instead of buying real estate, simply take money to the bank and put it on deposits. According to the Central Bank, the amount of money of Russians in bank deposits has reached a record 60 trillion rubles.

What will happen to this colossal money supply when deposit rates begin to decline? That's right, the population will begin to withdraw these 60 trillion from deposits and either buy securities on the stock exchange, or buy real estate in the old-fashioned way, which in turn will lead to an explosive growth in demand and prices for real estate.

According to various estimates, a decrease in rates is expected by the end of 2025 - mid-2026. Therefore, now is a truly ideal time to buy a property that has fallen in price significantly.

What makes up a 30-35% annual yield?

We select undervalued properties that will generate rental income of 12-16% per annum immediately after purchase. At least 18-20% per annum will be the income after selling the property.

5 reasons to work with us:

1. We analyze the market and select only the most profitable investment options.
2. We will get the maximum discount from the seller, and the costs of paying for our services will pay off many times over due to the discount received.
3. We guarantee the quality of services and compensate for any financial losses incurred due to our fault.
4. We are not bound by any obligations to property sellers and protect only your interests. If during the inspection we see even minimal risks, we immediately recommend refusing the transaction.
5. If you wish, we will take care of all issues related to property management, accounting and taxation, interaction with tenants and utilities, and you will receive a completely passive income.

What is the cost of our services?

The cost of our services is 99,000 rubles + 2% of the transaction amount.

If you wish, we are ready to act as a co-investor in any of the properties we recommend. Details are discussed during the negotiations.

Check out the 2 most profitable properties for investment that we have selected for our latest client and send us a request for a free consultation.
In response, we will send you a free catalog with 12 current most profitable properties for investment.

Property for investment OFFER #1

One of the largest developers in Russia has announced an unprecedented promotion: discounts up to 55%!!! on apartments in an ALREADY BUILT comfort-class apartment complex.

I have seen 25% discounts on the real estate market, I have seen 30% discounts, and I have even seen 35% discounts, but 55% discounts are something new. And these are not cheap panel houses, but monolithic buildings.

1. Prices:

With 100% payment or with a standard (not preferential) mortgage:
Studios: 4.6 -5.8 million rubles.
1-room: 5.5 -6.7 million rubles.
2-room: 5.9 -7.9 million rubles.
3-room: 7.1- 8.7 million rubles.

We recommend paying special attention to three-room apartments with a price of 123,000 rubles per square meter. Prices for similar monolithic apartments from competitors range from 250,000 to 350,000 rubles per square meter.

2. Nuances:

• The promotion is valid until May 31. Theoretically, the promotion with discounts may or may not be extended.
• These are apartments, not flats. If you do not know the difference between apartments and flats, write to me in a personal message, I will explain in detail.
• The complex is located outside the Moscow Ring Road. Only 800 meters from the Moscow Ring Road, but in fact this is New Moscow.

3. Advantages:

• This is a prestigious and environmentally friendly Southwest.
• 10 minutes by public transport to the metro.
• 20 minutes by car to Moscow State University, MGIMO and RUDN, so there will be no problems with renting to students or selling to parents of students.
• The complex is simply buried in greenery, there are 2 forest parks and ponds nearby. The place is very picturesque.

How much can you earn on these apartments?

According to the most pessimistic forecast, the income after the sale will be at least 100%, and according to the optimistic forecast, at least 200%.
In fact, to earn 100% income, a three-room apartment bought for 123,000 per sq.m., it is enough to sell for 246,000 per sq.m., and to get a yield of 200%, the same three-room apartment needs to be sold for 369,000 per sq.m. The numbers are absolutely real. In some complexes, competitors are already selling real estate at such prices.

Property for investment OFFER #2

Retail space. Ready rental business. Payback period of 6 years!

218,000 rubles per 1 sq. m. Price 200,778,000 rubles for 921 sq. m. Price with VAT. Rental flow 2,802,350 rubles per month.

Historical center of Moscow. 200 meters to the Kremlin. 200 meters to the metro. First line of houses. Super-intensive car and pedestrian traffic. Crowds of tourists. Surrounded by many office buildings.
Let out in small areas to many tenants (5 restaurants, coffee shop, shawarma, tobacco, flowers, etc.), which reduces the risk of financial losses in the event of the departure of 1 large tenant.

The premises have been owned for more than 24 years. Reason for sale - termination of business due to old age and sale of assets.

Regarding the 6-year payback period and profitability: All good rental business options, sellers sell with a payback period of 10-12 years, and buyers want to buy with a payback period of 8-9 years. It is basically impossible to buy anything interesting with a payback period of 6 years. Sometimes you come across basements and ground floors on the outskirts of Moscow with a payback period of 5-6 years, but we have never seen a premises in the very center of Moscow, with such traffic and with such profitability.

This premises can be put up for sale literally 6 months after purchase as a rental business at a price of 270 - 302 million rubles. (These are prices with a payback period of 8 years and 9 years). You need to start with 302 million and gradually reduce the price if there are no buyers. We 100% guarantee the sale of this premises within 12 months at a price of 270 - 302 million rubles. It is also important to remember that 33.6 million rubles will be received in rental payments over 12 months. Another advantage of the premises: VAT from rental payments remains with the owner within the limits of the VAT paid upon purchase.