Apartments: is it worth investing in this type of real estate?

Although apartments are used for temporary or permanent residence, at their core they are non-residential premises. This makes it possible to build a new building for apartments, or to remodel an existing building and divide it into separate rooms. For the division, it is necessary to conduct a survey of the building, order a design, undergo approval for the redevelopment of apartments and undergo cadastral registration in Rosreestr.

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Read in this material what the division of premises for apartments is, what requirements the building and premises must meet, how the design and approval of the redevelopment of apartments is carried out, how apartments differ from apartments

What is a section of premises for apartments and when is it needed?

What is the difference between an apartment and an apartment? Apartments are used for permanent or temporary residence of citizens, although according to their status they do not belong to residential premises. The legal status of apartments classifies them as non-residential premises. This significantly simplifies the procedures for redevelopment and reconstruction of such premises if they are initially located in non-residential buildings.

Freedom of layout and relatively low price are the main advantages of buying an apartment.

Apartments can be formed:

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• when constructing a new non-residential building, which is fully or partially planned for apartments:
• during construction, reconstruction or redevelopment in an apartment building, when part of the non-residential premises is given over to apartments;
• during the reconstruction or redevelopment of non-residential buildings in which separate premises for apartments will be organized.

One of the most common options is the redevelopment of large non-residential premises into apartments. Living in non-residential premises is possible, but there are no requirements for living systems and other living conditions. If such a premises is located in an apartment building, it is quite simple to provide the initial conditions for living. When carrying out construction work in non-residential buildings, it is also necessary to ensure the minimum necessary conditions for the life of residents. However, the list of utilities and the degree of improvement do not necessarily correspond to the requirements for residential premises. This is one of the key advantages of working with apartments for a developer or building owner.

Formally, a hotel in a non-residential premises cannot be located in apartments. For hotels and inns there are special requirements for planning, fire and other safety. However, in practice, individuals and legal entities can use apartments for such purposes. In this case, a hotel in a non-residential premises provides for occupancy under rental or service agreements. Like apartments, a hotel is a non-residential premises, but there are much more safety standards for it.

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Regulatory acts

Where can I find in the laws what is the difference between an apartment and an apartment? There are still no special regulations to determine the legal status of apartments in Russia. The rules of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation do not apply to the procedure for using and living in apartments, although the relevant amendments are being considered by the State Duma of the Russian Federation. But at the moment, the legal status of the apartments is clear - these are non-residential premises. If non-residential premises are divided into apartments in an apartment building, the general rules for redevelopment apply:

• Housing Code of the Russian Federation ();
• Decree of the Moscow Government of the Russian Federation No. 508-PP ();
• Moscow Government Decree No. 432-PP ();
• SP, GOST, SNiP and other regulations for the development of a redevelopment project.

If you plan to divide premises in a non-residential building into apartments, mandatory approval is not required. The redevelopment project must be approved by the customer (owner), and only cadastral registration in Rosreestr will be a mandatory procedure. The exception is the reconstruction of non-residential buildings, when the division of premises is accompanied by a change in the basic characteristics of the object (for example, the construction of an additional floor for lofts). If a hotel is located in the apartment, proper fire and other safety indicators must be ensured in the non-residential premises. Since a hotel is a non-residential premises, it must undergo classification and receive a certain star rating category.

Advantages and disadvantages of housing with special status

Apartments are a special format of real estate, in relation to which many contradictions can be found in legislative acts. However, despite all the uncertainty of the legal formulation, apartments are nevertheless quite willingly bought and sold successfully.

In the last decade, high-rise buildings have offered a large number of apartments, and such housing has begun to be advertised on a par with the most ordinary apartments. Many citizens, without much understanding, purchased such living space, seeing great advantages in interesting layouts, relatively low prices and convenient location. And only after some time the following disappointing moments were discovered:

• It is impossible to register in the apartments, therefore it is difficult to receive medical and educational services at the place of residence.
• The cost of utilities is much higher than in ordinary apartments, and the process of registering ownership rights itself has many different nuances.

By the way, in apartments with hotel status there is every chance of obtaining temporary registration and obtaining rights similar to those that owners with “regular registration” have.

List of useful documents

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Step-by-step instructions for dividing and approving apartment premises

To carry out any work on the division of premises, you need to order a project. To do this, the owner contacts the design organization, which is a member of the SRO of designers. The technical specifications and the contract must indicate the initial data of the object, requirements for areas, characteristics and location of the apartments, and other conditions. At the initial design stage, an inspection of premises, structures and engineering systems is carried out.

Preparation of documents

In addition to the terms of reference and the redevelopment design contract, the following documents will be required:

• technical passport of the BTI, since during redevelopment it is necessary to make changes to it;
• title documents for the object - USRN extract, certificate of title, lease agreement, etc.;
• consent of all owners of the building or original premises to carry out the work.

What to look for when buying an apartment

Where are they located

The optimal solution is apartments in a residential complex. Since they are not considered residential premises, developers formally do not have to comply with the strict sanitary rules that apply to apartment buildings. For example, a construction company is not obliged to monitor the level of natural light required for apartments and may not place playgrounds in the yard if the apartments are adjacent to offices in the building.

This does not apply to real estate in residential complexes: here you get access to the same common areas as when buying an apartment. Conscientious developers do not separate the residents of apartments and apartments, so all necessary sanitary standards will be observed, and in the yard there will be trees with flower beds, and places for walking, playing and relaxing.

How many completed projects does the developer already have?

In other words, you need to make sure of its reliability. The developer is obliged What documents should the developer provide provide you with constituent documents, a building permit and a project declaration. You can check its integrity on the Top Developers website of the Unified Developers Resource: there is data on how many projects the company has already delivered and how many times it has met the stated construction deadlines. The higher the rating, the more reliable the company.

Look on social networks and forums for reviews of residents who have already moved into the developer’s houses. If he delays the delivery of the object or does careless repairs, someone has probably already complained about it. At the same time, find out from the apartment owners whether they are satisfied with the quality of construction and finishing; there is no point in hiding the truth.

What about the infrastructure?

Saving on buying apartments and living in rural areas far from civilization is a dubious idea. In this case, it is better to overpay and choose a residential area. There should be schools, hospitals and shops nearby so that you do not have to regularly waste time traveling from one area to another.

When you find several suitable options, don’t be lazy to go to the place. Find out what the transportation situation is like in the area and how long it takes to get home from the nearest metro station. Ideally, this should be done during rush hour - in the morning or after work.

The Normandy residential complex is located in an area with established infrastructure: nearby are 20 kindergartens, 16 schools, 8 hospitals and 12 fitness centers.

The courtyard in a residential complex is a space for relaxation, free from cars and strangers. In the protected area there are walking paths, modern playgrounds with sandboxes and swings. And very close by are green areas for recreation and walking - the Torfyanka, Babushkinsky and Losiny Ostrov parks.

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What documents are needed for the division and approval of apartment premises?

The general list of documents that will be required for the design and approval of the division of premises for apartments includes:

• title documents for the object;
• BTI technical passport;
• materials based on survey results;
• redevelopment project;
• acceptance committee certificate (for work on the premises of a multi-unit apartment building);
• technical plan;
• an extract from the Unified State Register confirming the successful completion of approvals.

Additional documents will be drawn up if approval of facades is required in MosKomArchitecture.

Examples of our company's premises section

Below you can see examples of design work on the division of premises for apartments. They were performed by ]Smart Way[/anchor] specialists.

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Example 1 . An example of finished apartments formed after the division of a large non-residential premises.

Example 2. In this example, our specialists designed a section of premises for two-level apartments.

Pros, cons, pitfalls

Relatively low price.

This is the main argument in favor of buying apartments. My apartment cost 5 million rubles. This is definitely cheaper than similar apartments in the same area. But at the same time, you cannot get a tax deduction for an apartment mortgage, utilities will be more expensive, and property taxes will be higher.

By the way, there are difficulties with property tax. The developer indicated the purpose of the building as “non-residential” and not “for temporary residence”, as promised during the sale. Residents of the residential complex found out about this only when they began to receive property statements. Because of this, property tax may increase from 0.5% to 2% (for my apartments - almost 56 thousand rubles per year). This issue is now being resolved.

It is not possible to check in at the apartment.

But having a “registration” is not important for me. I was born in Moscow, and I already have registration.

New residential complexes look like anthill neighborhoods.

13 thousand people will live in ours. The territory of the residential complex is very compact, all the houses are “pressed” to each other. In addition, there are very few parking spaces. I had a car, but I sold it, in particular, because there would be nowhere to park it near the house.

But at the same time, such residential complexes look like a hostel, in a good way. Along with purchasing a home, you get access to the community. Our residential complex has a chat on Telegram. Someone can write on Friday evening: “Let’s play poker” or “Let’s go barbecue,” and everyone who wants to gather will gather. This is great, especially in comparison with the “secondary”, where none of the neighbors know each other by sight.

Soundproofing standards do not apply to apartments.

In fact, this is a non-residential premises. This means that a hostel, a bar, or anything can open in the next apartment. Well, 16 apartments per floor after the “usual” four is a lot. It is not yet clear how comfortable it will be to live like this.

Read on the topic: How are apartments different from an apartment?

Timing and cost

To determine the timing and prices for design work, you need to study the features and characteristics of the object, the source documentation. Our specialists will do this in the shortest possible time and offer the most favorable terms of cooperation. Preliminary prices can be clarified by calling the numbers listed on our website.

My experience of living in apartments

About a year ago, my girlfriend and I were looking for a rented apartment and found a small studio in Otradnoye in the north-east of Moscow. It was rented out at a very favorable price and looked great: high-quality fresh renovation, good furniture and new appliances. At the same time, literally across the street, landlords were offering terrible “grandmother’s” options with carpets and trash on the mezzanine - and more expensive.

The studio turned out to be an apartment, which didn’t scare us at all. We agreed on a rent of 27 thousand rubles per month plus utilities - a total of about 33 thousand rubles. This is the average cost of renting similar studios. Usually everything depends on the repair and the wishes of the owner; the rate can vary from 25 thousand rubles to 45 thousand rubles per month.

Our studio is two-level: on the first level there is a kitchen and living room, on the second there is a relaxation area. The ceiling height is 3.2 meters, the total area of ​​the studio is 18.2 square meters. It seems that this is very little, but we do not feel much discomfort.

In general, I think that to live in Moscow you don’t need a large apartment. Our week goes like this: we work all day, come home in the evening, have dinner downstairs, watch TV and go to bed. One way or another, it all comes down to surviving until the weekend and going somewhere: out of town, to the park or on vacation abroad. Only once I got sick and spent a couple of days without leaving the house - then it became a bit boring within literally four walls.

The house in which we rent apartments is located very well. There are three metro stations nearby: “Vladykino”, “Okruzhnaya” and the MCC “Okruzhnaya”. The stunning botanical garden, Ostankino and VDNKh are within walking distance. And for us this is more important than square meters.

A year after living in an apartment, I realized that this is the ideal option for me now. And in order not to overpay for rent “into someone else’s pocket,” I decided to buy my own studio in a neighboring house.

Advantages of our company

Ordering redevelopment projects from ]Smart Way[/anchor] is always reliable, professional, profitable and of high quality! With the support of our specialists, you will not have any problems with the division of premises for apartments, coordination and cadastral registration of work. Our advantages:

• our own staff of specialists who will perform all the necessary surveys and design work;
• extensive experience in apartment design, which is confirmed by examples of previous work;
• consulting support and support of lawyers at all stages of approvals.

We are interested in constant cooperation with each client, therefore we always guarantee the quality of work.

conclusions

Apartments are non-residential premises that are used for temporary or permanent residence. You can build a new building for apartments, or remodel an existing building and divide it into separate rooms. For the division, it is necessary to conduct a survey of the building, order design, undergo approvals and cadastral registration in Rosreestr.

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A full range of services for designing and dividing premises into apartments can be ordered from ]Smart Way[/anchor]. Our specialists will tell you more about the terms of cooperation during a free consultation!

Why apartments

When I started thinking about buying a home and started looking at my options, I realized that my budget required two solutions. The first is to buy an apartment closer to the metro, but in an area in the east of Moscow. And second - apartments away from the metro, but in the west of Moscow. I chose the second option: the western regions are considered more prosperous in terms of ecology, safety and infrastructure.

The residential complex where I chose the apartments is located in Strogino, but outside the Moscow Ring Road, so it is actually the Moscow region. My apartment looks like an ordinary one-room apartment with a separate kitchen, bathroom and hallway - this is not a studio.

A room in my new apartment

The developer didn’t think through the parking, and this is what the yard looks like now

Corridor on the floor in our house