However, often buyers make mistakes when purchasing apartments in the northern capital. Assuming that real estate prices are close to the cost of housing in other nearest regions, they often fall into debt. It is important to understand that statistics of housing prices in St. Petersburg are equated with real estate prices in Moscow. And for this you need to be prepared both psychologically and financially.
Mostly, the price policy is affected by three main factors:
New building or secondary real estate. Of course, the difference here is evident, because the primary is considered completely new, previously not used housing.
Center or outskirts. As a rule, apartments in the center are 40-60% higher than the cost of housing on the outskirts of St. Petersburg.
A realtor or developer. These two firms offer the buyer different prices for certain housing. As a rule, the first will ask more expensive, as he is interested in receiving benefits, that is, in his percentage of the transaction.
And the last, no less significant factor. The cost of housing is also significantly affected by the infrastructure developed nearby. Thus, the presence of nearby kindergartens, schools, supermarkets, other entertainment institutions and service centers can serve that the price for an apartment or house in this area will be higher than in less developed areas.