
Sales Director of the Marmax company Anna Terekhova warned that in the future the sale of housing in the mass segment may become more complicated due to the growing demand for higher quality residential complexes with developed infrastructure, while the trend will continue only for small apartments with an area of 37-55 square meters. m.
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Nowadays, many people buy apartments in the mass segment for investment purposes, but the expert predicts a shift in demand towards higher quality housing with developed infrastructure.
In the future, it may be more difficult for mass market homeowners to sell their properties. Anna Terekhova, sales director of the development company Marmax, warned about this in an interview with NEWS.ru.
According to the expert, now many people are purchasing apartments in the mass segment for investment purposes, but in the future, higher-class residential complexes will become popular. Only the trend for small objects with an area of 37-55 square meters will continue.
“Buyers will more often choose a higher-quality product with a certain set of options: the “five-minute city” concept, neighborhood centers with a fitness room, co-working space and game room, modern architecture, a “smart home” system and high-quality landscaping,” Terekhova explained.
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In the future, high-end housing with developed infrastructure, such as the 'five-minute city' concept, fitness rooms, co-working spaces and game rooms will gain popularity
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The trend for small objects with an area of 37-55 square meters will continue
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