Lawmakers Propose Tracking Maternity Capital in Real Estate Purchases
A senior member of the State Duma has urged the government to protect Russians who buy homes using maternity capital. Yana Lantratova, First Deputy Chairman of the Education Committee, addressed Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova with a concrete proposal. The call centers on recording information about how maternity capital funds are spent in the Unified State Register of Real Estate (EGRN). This step would create a traceable trail tied to property transactions and the use of government support programs, according to a report cited by RT.
The proposal highlights a practical problem: if a house is not entered into the common property registry within six months of purchase, including adjustments that allocate shares to minors, court rulings have at times declared subsequent deals involving that property invalid. Such rulings can significantly impact legitimate buyers and their ability to resell or reconfigure ownership. The issue touches the core fairness and predictability that families rely on when using maternity capital to fund housing needs. In short, gaps in registration can undermine the security of real estate transactions for many buyers and create market confusion.
Lantratova argued that buyers cannot verify at the moment of purchase whether maternity capital was used by the sellers. The reality, she said, is that many transactions proceed on trust alone. That trust can crumble when a later court decision calls into question past transfers or allocations of shares. She emphasized that a conscientious buyer should receive protection from such uncertainties, and proposed a formal mechanism to shield genuine buyers from unpredictable legal outcomes. The aim is to build a reliable framework that ensures transparency in how maternity capital funds are employed in housing deals, thereby strengthening the integrity of property markets for families relying on state support.
As part of the plan, Lantratova suggested creating a dedicated mechanism to monitor how shares in apartments are distributed and registered, particularly when maternity capital is involved. This system would help verify that funds are applied according to legal and policy requirements, and that any transfers connected to minors are properly recorded. By enabling clearer visibility into ownership changes, the proposal seeks to reduce disputes and speed up legitimate transactions, while safeguarding the interests of buyers who might otherwise face protracted litigation or invalidated deals. The report from RT notes that such a mechanism would not only protect purchasers but also promote orderly registry practices across the housing market.
On a related note, Lantratova previously approached Mikhail Mishustin, the head of the Russian government, requesting consideration of measures to regulate activities in the bloggers space that offer business training. This broader push reflects a pattern of parliamentary interest in ensuring accountability and clarity across programs that touch citizens directly, from family benefits to online professional development. The evolving conversation demonstrates how lawmakers are seeking practical, enforceable policies that improve real-world outcomes for families and investors alike, while keeping pace with changing digital marketplaces and regulatory needs. The situation is described in the accompanying report from RT as part of ongoing scrutiny of how government programs intersect with private sector activities, and how regulatory oversight can be improved without stifling legitimate enterprise. [citation: RT summary of the letter and related statements]