According to research by the analytical department of MAYFAIR Properties Company in 2011, the rental market has developed rapidly, as evidenced by increase in demand, increased budgets and rental rates during last year. Many foreign companies this year increased its staff, including foreigners, thus increased the number of queries from expatriates.

It’s known for a long time, that real estate is a perfect instrument for investment. It’s also well-known, that buying apartment is much better through mortgage. Here we can make a conclusion: real estate should be bought through mortgage in investment purposes. You can find this idea in many American books like “The first step to wealth”.

“Under my house’s roof…” In some context it can be said about unusual accommodations - apartments with attics. Because there are situated just under the roof. Though there are some disadvantages of living in such apartments, there are still appearon the market from time to time and find their buyer. 

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Demand fell by 30 percent to 40 percent on average in St. Petersburg's elite segment in 2009, but as in Moscow levels vary greatly among different developers.

Marina Markarova, Managing Partner of the real estate company MAYFAIR Properties COUNTRYSIDE HOUSES – A ROAD TO HEALTHY LIVING