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In an environment of changing financial markets, economic uncertainty, and the search for reliable instruments to preserve wealth, real estate remains one of the most attractive investment options for private investors. For high-net-worth buyers, a premium residence represents far more than a place to live - it is a long-term asset that combines lifestyle, status, and the ability to preserve capital over many years.

During the summer months, many apartment owners consider ways to make better use of their balconies or terraces as additional leisure spaces. One common question is whether it is possible to install a swimming pool on a balcony, especially when it comes to a small inflatable pool.

Expert overview by Ashtons International Realty

Experts at Ashtons International Realty explain which documents should be requested from the seller before purchasing commercial premises in a residential complex and what aspects require particular attention.

Many buyers of luxury real estate believe the key selection criteria are obvious: a prestigious location, impressive views, a renowned developer and a high price tag. In reality, the decision is far more complex. The details that often go unnoticed during the first viewing are precisely what determine how comfortable a property will be to live in over the next five or ten years, how easily it can be resold, and whether it will retain its value over time.

Ashtons International Realty explores the fifteen factors that genuinely matter when choosing premium residential property in Moscow.

How a strategic partnership between a leading Russian luxury real estate agency and one of the UAE's fastest-growing developers gives high-net-worth buyers direct access to a development portfolio valued at AED 32 billion.

By 2026, Russia's residential property market has fully adapted to a prolonged era of expensive commercial capital and tighter government regulation. The period when subsidised mortgages at 6–8% were widely available with minimal eligibility restrictions has come to an end, leaving behind a price gap of nearly twofold between the primary and secondary housing markets.

How should buyers and investors navigate these new market realities, and which underlying mechanisms now determine whether a property transaction is truly advantageous? In this analysis, Ashtons International Realty examines the key developments shaping Russia's mortgage market in 2026.