The growth of housing prices in the Russian Federation has slowed down in 2026
Quick Look
- President of the Russian Guild of Realtors Irina Zyryanova reported a slowdown in the growth of housing prices in Russia to the level of inflation (6-7%).
- The expert cited high mortgage rates as the main reason, limiting the availability of credit for citizens.
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Why It Matters
Previously, mortgage lending accounted for 60-80 percent of transactions in the Russian housing market. Now mortgage rates reach 17-18 percent.
The growth of housing prices in the Russian Federation has slowed down this year. This was announced by the President of the Russian Guild of Realtors Irina Zyryanova in an interview with the TASS agency.
“In 2026, prices will rise within the inflation range. Somewhere around six to seven percent - in these figures. Much depends on the region and real estate segment. We see a slowdown in price growth,” the specialist explained.
The expert associated such dynamics with a number of factors, including high mortgage rates in the country. She said that previously in the Russian market, 60-80 percent of housing transactions were with a mortgage, but now the situation has changed - not all citizens have the opportunity to take out a housing loan at a rate of 17-18 percent or get a family mortgage on preferential terms.
Open Questions
- How will home sales change over the long term?
- Will new benefit programs be introduced?
