In August, there was a noticeable increase in average prices for new buildings in the regions of Russia. According to analysts, the cost of primary housing in the largest markets increased by almost 2% compared to a month – this is the maximum dynamics of the last six months. It has been reported “Kommersant”With reference to “Cyan.Analytics” data
According to the “Cyan” analytical center, the average cost of “square” in new buildings in the 18 largest regional markets in August reached 147.1 thousand rubles. This is almost 3 thousand rubles, or 1.9%, more than a month ago. This trend was the highest since February of this year.
Experts explain the acceleration of the rise in prices due to the reaction of developers to increased demand against the backdrop of market instability, including the increase in the key rate of the Central Bank. Average prices for new buildings are expected to increase by another 5% by the end of the year.
The increase in primary housing prices is especially noticeable in Kazan (6.5% to 191.5 thousand rubles per square meter), Chelyabinsk (5.1% to 104 thousand rubles) and some other large cities. In Moscow, growth is 1.4% (up to 328.6 thousand rubles), St. Petersburg – 0.3% (up to 232.1 thousand rubles).
According to experts, the acceleration in price growth is due to the fact that developers feel intensified demand against the background of expectations of a weakening of the ruble and further tightening of monetary policy. The number of share participation agreements concluded in July reached its highest level since February.
At the same time, the industry does not expect shortages of supply. Analysts say that developers will be able to more actively sell their accumulated volumes of finished housing. In early August, experts registered rising prices for second homes.
before in Russia still an increase in the demand for subsidized mortgages.