
Most citizens no longer perceive residential real estate as a promising tool
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The study was conducted by specialists of the management company “Modern Real Estate Funds”.
Russians en masse have become reluctant to invest in real estate - the majority have ceased to consider housing the best asset for investment. This conclusion was reached by specialists of the management company “Modern Real Estate Funds” in their study, RIA Novosti writes.
“Russians no longer perceive residential real estate as an unconditionally promising investment instrument: 3.8 percent of respondents named it the most popular and profitable in the next ten years,” said a company representative.
At the same time, every second participant in the study found it difficult to name the most profitable segment for investment.
Among real estate, potential investors are most interested in warehouses and logistics facilities—12.1 percent of respondents named this type of facility as promising. In addition, retail space, hotels and apartments are in demand.

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