Several years ago, apartments appeared on the residential real estate market. These objects differ significantly from apartments, and their purchase and further residence have their own nuances.

According to Russian legislation, apartments are hotel rooms of a higher category of comfort with a total area of ​​at least 40 square meters.

They consist of an equipped bathroom, a dedicated kitchen area, and two or more living rooms.

The first apartments were built in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. In essence, these are home-type mini-hotels.

In Russia, such real estate first appeared in Moscow in the early 2000s. (business center Moscow City). Currently, apartments are being built in huge quantities. There are several reasons for this:

• The apartments are in demand among buyers. The cost of a meter compared to the price per square meter in apartments located in a similar market segment is significantly lower;
• It is easier to coordinate the construction of an apartment complex than conventional residential buildings: there are much fewer requirements for the plot of land on which the building will be erected;
• The construction of apartments will be cheaper: they are not subject to a huge number of requirements for residential premises.

How is it different from apartments?

Apartments are not synonymous with apartments. The key difference is that, despite their suitability for habitation, they are not documented to be classified as residential housing.

A number of other differences can be noted:

Peculiarities	Apartment	Apartments
total area	No restrictions	From 40 sq. m
Possibility of registration	Available	Only temporary registration can be issued for a period of up to 5 years. After this time, the temporary registration must be extended. It is not possible to register for the apartment on a permanent basis.
Receiving a tax deduction	Maybe	Impossible, since tax deductions are provided only for the purchase of residential premises.
Property tax	Every year, apartment owners pay real estate taxes.	Apartment owners cannot avoid paying taxes either. At the same time, the tax rate will be slightly higher compared to residential properties.
Internal characteristics of a property during the transition from developer to owner	The apartment can be transferred in a condition either “with finishing” or without it.	Upon completion of the construction of the apartments, the developer is obliged to carry out finishing work in all premises.
Availability of a landscaped local area and social infrastructure	Provided for by building codes for residential buildings.	The responsibilities of the apartment developer do not include landscaping of the local area. The property is not residential real estate. Accordingly, it is not necessary to have, for example, a playground.
Coordination of premises redevelopment	Coordination of redevelopment and reconstruction is necessary.	Permitted by law (not affecting load-bearing structures) do not require approval.
Common property	In residential buildings, apartment owners can jointly decide on the fate of attics, basements, technical and other premises at a general building meeting.	In apartments, the owner can dispose of real estate only within the premises he owns. All other issues are resolved by the management company.
Nature of acquisition	Mainly for the purpose of further residence.	Most often for investment purposes for subsequent
Price	According to the market segment under consideration.	20-25% cheaper than the price per square meter in a residential building located in the same market segment.
Tariffs for calculating the cost of utilities	The cost of utilities is calculated according to the tariff schedule provided for residential premises.	When issuing monthly utility bills, the increased tariffs provided for commercial premises are used.
Buying a property	Most apartments on the real estate market can be purchased in.	Banks are reluctant to provide loans for the purchase of apartments. Financing is possible either at higher rates or within the framework of programs secured by existing real estate. Objects of this kind cannot be purchased using maternal capital and other “stimulating” government programs.

The real estate market offers different types of economy and elite class apartments:

• Attics and lofts;
• Single-level objects;
• Two-level, including a mezzanine floor, a separate entrance.

Pros and cons of living in apartments

Typically apartments appear where:

• For a number of reasons, residential housing construction is impossible;
• The construction of commercial space is envisaged, but the developer considers it too costly and impractical to give the entire building to shops and offices.

Speaking about the positive aspects of buying and living in an apartment, the following can be noted:

• Accommodation in new housing located in the city center;
• In large cities, there is practically no construction of new residential complexes in central areas. Apartments are being built in a targeted manner, where future new residents can choose the most attractive property;
• Relocation as soon as possible after the building is put into operation. Since the apartments are rented completely ready to move in, the owners of the premises can move into them immediately after receiving the keys;
• No additional costs for premises. Unlike apartments, apartments initially have finishing work done, and sometimes furniture is installed, which allows for significant savings on repairs;
• The market is so diverse that you can choose an apartment closer to work;
• Residents can take advantage of a variety of additional services right on the territory of the apartment complexes: spas, restaurants, shops, fitness rooms, beauty salons and cafes;
• Often apartments are serviced by their own service companies. At any time of the day, residents have the opportunity to order all the services provided in high-level hotels: cleaning, laundry, grocery delivery;
• Apartment owners and their households can count on medical care, places in schools and kindergartens on the same basis as citizens living in apartments;
• Having changed his mind about living in an apartment, the owner of the premises can rent it out through a management company and not have to worry about finding tenants on his own.

Among the disadvantages are:

• Absence ;
• High, including due to the availability of various additional services, which cannot always be refused;
• Lack of comfortable living conditions for families with small children;
• Developers of apart-hotels have no obligation to provide the building with parking spaces.

Differences in the cost of buying and renting residential real estate and apartments

The share of apartments in the real estate market is growing.

Compared to apartments located in the same market segment, the price per square meter in apartments is approximately 20-25% lower.

The difference in cost is due to the fact that:

• Documentedly, apartments do not belong to residential real estate;
• Their maintenance will cost a little more than a regular apartment;
• Apartment complexes may not have a children's playground and parking spaces, which are mandatory for residential buildings.

For example, the cost of apartments in Moscow starts from 7 million rubles (LOFTPOST complex), in the Moscow region - from 3 million rubles (Start-Format complex in Tsaritsyno), in Sochi - from 4.5 million rubles, in Bulgaria - from 25 thousand Euro.

Purchasing such real estate is one of the ways to invest.

Owners often rent it out long-term or daily. An apartment owner can earn 10-15% more on rent than an apartment owner:

• The apartments have a more “interesting” location. For example, in the business center of the city they will definitely be in demand among visiting businessmen;
• A guest in an apartment can receive a whole range of additional services at any time;
• People would rather prefer apartments in a new building than an apartment located in an old housing stock.

How to build a business by renting out apartments?

In the understanding of Europeans, apartments are housing intended for sale or rent. Similarly, in Russia, investors often purchase such real estate exclusively for commercial purposes.

The optimal option is to create a small apart-hotel, whose guests can count on home-like living conditions and a full range of services, just like in a regular hotel. This goal can be achieved by purchasing, for example, several apartments located under one roof.

The hotel industry is very competitive. In order for renting apartments to generate income, it is important to master the situation in the rental market and come up with new and innovative ways to attract clients. Renting a conveniently located apartment is much cheaper than a hotel. Therefore, they are in demand among tenants.

If just a few years ago this type of real estate was considered “outside the law”: for example, it was impossible to obtain even temporary registration in apartments, now many legal issues have already been resolved. Developers are building apartment complexes that are in demand among buyers in places where residential housing construction is formally impossible, and the number of proposals is growing steadily.

1. Lower price

The difference in price between regular apartments and apartments is about 10-15%, although in some cases it can reach 30%.

However, in the context of falling incomes, the supply of inexpensive traditional housing increases, due to which the difference in cost between apartments and ordinary apartments is reduced.

2. Freedom of planning decisions

Quite stringent requirements for planning and redevelopment for ordinary apartments are not imposed on apartments, which follows from their legal status (non-residential premises). In particular, the apartments do not have a distinction between residential and non-residential areas, which makes it possible to organize premises for various purposes in almost any private apartment.

For comparison, bathrooms and sinks in traditional apartments must be located in certain places. There is a decree prohibiting the transfer of a bathroom or kitchen to a place in an apartment located above the living quarters of neighbors below.

3. Exemption from property tax in case of use of apartments as workshops, ateliers and studios

According to paragraphs. 14 clause 1 art. 407 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, individuals using apartments exclusively as workshops, studios and studios are exempt from paying property tax.

Disadvantages of the apartments

1. High taxes

From the point of view of tax legislation, apartments are classified as “other premises” and are generally subject to real estate tax at a rate of 2% of the cadastral value.

A preferential rate of 0.5% of the cadastral value has been introduced for owners of apartments in shopping and office centers in Moscow. However, even this rate significantly exceeds the property tax rate for ordinary apartments (0.1 - 0.3% of the cadastral value). At the same time, to receive benefits, apartments must meet a number of requirements (see the article for more details). As of the end of October 2016, the list of Moscow apartments whose owners can count on benefits included only 7 properties.

When purchasing apartments, it is impossible to obtain a tax deduction for personal income tax (13% tax exemption), which every Russian citizen can receive once in a lifetime when purchasing a home.

2. Reduced requirements for illumination, noise insulation and insolation

The apartments are not subject to sanitary rules and regulations established for residential premises and establishing the level of illumination, sound insulation and insolation. Therefore, developers often will not comply with these standards in cases where it provides them with cost savings.

3. Inability to obtain permanent registration

Apartments do not provide permanent residence rights, which, in particular, is necessary to fully use the city’s infrastructure.

Registration at the place of stay is possible in cases where the apartments are managed by specialized institutions, which include hotels, holiday homes, etc. In this case, registration can be issued by the corresponding specialized institution. However, such registration must be renewed every five years.

4. Possible lack of infrastructure in the surrounding area

Since apartments are not considered housing, they are not subject to the requirements for creating in the immediate vicinity all the infrastructure necessary for life (schools, kindergartens, clinics, etc.).

The requirements for providing parking spaces and landscaping in the local area for apartments are lower than for residential buildings.

Also, developers are not obliged to equip the area adjacent to the apartment complex for recreation and sports for adults and children.

5. Possible proximity to busy offices

Often apartments are located in the same building with busy office spaces, which can create inconvenience for recreation and sports. Mothers with strollers and people with limited mobility may face particular challenges.

6. High service fees

Tariffs for utilities and building maintenance for apartment owners are usually higher than for owners of traditional apartments, since in the case of apartments the management companies themselves set the tariffs. Moreover, the cost of these services for apartments is calculated at the rates of legal entities, not individuals.

The apartments are not subject to the provisions of the Housing Code on the procedure for managing the common property of the building. Therefore, apartment residents do not have the opportunity to influence the tariffs set by the management company.

As practice shows, apartment owners pay 15–35% more for utilities and building maintenance than owners of ordinary apartments.

7. Noise from neighbors using the apartment as workshops

Despite the fact that the apartments are mainly used for permanent and temporary residence, they can also be used as workshops, ateliers and studios (which is more consistent with their status). In this case, you may become hostage to constant noise from neighboring studio apartments, since the requirements for maintaining silence imposed on residents of ordinary apartments do not apply to apartment owners.

It may also turn out that due to the type of activity of your neighbors, a large number of strangers will move in the immediate vicinity of your apartment, which will violate the privacy of your residence.

8. The danger of living in apartments resulting from the reconstruction of former industrial buildings

Apartments often appear as a result of the reconstruction of old industrial buildings, which in the past housed production, the activities of which affected the environmental safety of the structure and soil, and also affected the strength of load-bearing structures.

Is it worth buying an apartment?

Living in apartments is more expensive and comes with certain inconveniences, which is offset by the lower price of this type of housing. Before purchasing an apartment, you must weigh the pros and cons to decide for yourself whether the lower price of the apartment will compensate for all the hardships and inconveniences that you will be forced to endure while living in it.

Many developers and apartment sellers say that over time the apartments can be converted into residential real estate. But in practice, this is only possible if they meet all the requirements for residential real estate. But the apartments are initially built without complying with a number of requirements for housing. Therefore, converting apartments into housing is usually either impossible or requires large expenses.

The concept of “apartment” is associated with luxurious, stylish real estate, which has magical advantages over simple housing. However, from a legal point of view, we are not talking about housing at all. Apartments are commercial real estate belonging to the non-residential fund.

Apartment and apartment - the main differences

So what is the difference between an apartment and an apartment? Apartments belong to the non-residential stock and can even be located on the territory of office shopping centers, while an apartment is a housing stock. However, these two categories of real estate have one thing in common - they are truly intended for living!

Apartment concept clearly regulated by law - this is real estate for human habitation, which must comply with all construction SNIPs, as well as sanitary and fire standards.

Apartment concept is not enshrined in Russian legislation. It is only stated that they must consist of at least two living rooms, a kitchen, and the obligatory condition is that the total area of ​​the premises is more than 40 sq.m.

Apartments	Apartment
Non-residential fund	Housing stock
Minimum area - from 40 sq.m.	The minimum area is not defined
Minimum 2 living rooms	Minimum 1 living room
	Possibility of permanent residence
Possibility of temporary registration for 5 years	Possibility of permanent/temporary registration
Increased property tax	Regular property tax
Luxurious interior with modern appliances	Regular repairs depending on the wishes of the owner
Developed infrastructure nearby	The infrastructure depends on the status of the house. However, it may not exist at all.
Cleaning is usually done by staff	Cleaning is done by the owner and his family

Advantages of the apartments

Those who purchase apartments know their advantages in advance.

• Infrastructure- when building apartments, the developer immediately thinks through the infrastructure. Unfortunately, apartments cannot always boast of this.
• Repair- they are usually distinguished by luxurious renovations, made using the most modern trends and the latest fashion trends. A design project, open layout and expensive equipment are a must.
• Hotel rooms- in terms of layout and design solutions, apartments are often similar to premium hotel rooms. For this purpose, they are often rented out, and often a resident in such a property does not have to think about changing linen, towels, or cleaning the home. The owner of the apartment takes care of all the housekeeping. There is no such service in ordinary apartments.

Such real estate for permanent residence is chosen by out-of-the-box thinking people who like the surrounding space to match their personality. The apartments emphasize the high status of its owner.

Is it possible to register in the apartment?

It is not possible to obtain permanent registration in the apartments. Only temporary and only if this property is a hotel complex.

According to practice, it is possible to register at the place of residence in an apartment, but only if the documents provide for the purpose of being a hotel and only temporarily, for a period of 5 years. Of course, after 5 years you can register again and so on an infinite number of times.

If, according to the cadastral passport, other technical documentation, and most importantly - in the unified Rosreestr database, the purpose of the building is stated - a shopping or office center, and also if the purpose of the apartments themselves is directly indicated for offices, catering establishments or other forms of commercial use, then it is impossible to register in the apartment, even temporarily.

When registering, a lot depends on the purpose of the building:

• If this is a hotel (and there are only 10-15% of them on the market), then there should be no problems with temporary registration.
• It is impossible to register even temporarily in apartments located in a retail and office building.

However, buyers of such housing, as a rule, have other housing and are aware of the impossibility of registration and do not ask such questions.

Cons of apartments

Despite the external luxury and elevated status of such real estate, there are also serious disadvantages of the apartments.

• Price- increased cost compared to conventional housing. The price of apartments will be 10-20% higher. But it’s worth noting that many developers are starting to offer simpler apartments for sale and then the price, on the contrary, turns out to be lower than for apartments.
• Tax- another significant drawback is the property tax, which is calculated from the cadastral value not of the housing, but accordingly of the building in which the apartments are located. Basically, the tax is 0.5% of the cadastral value. However, if the apartments are part of an office building, then this is at least 2% per year. And given the high cadastral value, the annual amount is quite impressive.
• Public utilities- utility tariffs for commercial real estate are many times higher.

When purchasing such housing, it is important to focus on the area of ​​the room. If the property includes a local area and common areas, then the owner must know that the tax will be calculated on the entire specified area

What is the property tax on apartments?

Much depends on what is written in the title documents, what information is contained in the cadastral passport and the unified Rosreestr database.

The minimum that is possible when calculating the tax on this type of real estate is 0.5%, and the maximum is 2% of the cadastral value (see). Let us remind you that a tax rate of 0.1% is provided for simple housing.

The difference is colossal, but what does it depend on?

In order to pay a tax rate of 0.5%, property in the form of apartments must simultaneously meet three requirements:

1. Be located in a building designated as a hotel.
2. Do not have in the documentation a direct indication that the purpose of the apartments is intended for offices, shops, catering, etc.
3. Do not have a cadastral value of more than 300,000 rubles.

If at least one condition is not met, the tax increases to 2%.

When purchasing an apartment, it is important to pay attention to the area of ​​the room. If the property includes a local area and common areas, then the owner must know that the tax will be calculated on the entire specified area.

By the way, tax deductions are not provided for apartments, as for apartments, rooms and houses.

Communal payments

When comparing utility bills for apartments and apartments, we must not forget that we are talking about residential and non-residential assets. For any non-residential premises in our country there are fixed tariffs for utilities. The difference, of course, is not stunning, but it is 10%, and in some houses 30% higher than in ordinary apartments.

There is one more nuance here - the services of a management company. Usually there is a standard list of services that they provide and which the owners cannot refuse (concierge, intercom, cleaning the territory, etc.). For apartments there is a special list of services for which you will need to pay extra. For example, cleaning the room, ironing clothes, etc. Apartment owners are not provided with such comfortable conditions.

Can apartments be converted into housing stock?

At present, legal practice is not yet so extensive as to answer this question unambiguously. Yes, such precedents exist. An important condition is the consent of all owners of the building, because apartments are often considered shared ownership.

In Moscow, there are known cases of converting multi-storey buildings from apartments to apartment use. But here it is worth paying attention to the fact that the transfer of apartments to housing became legally possible only thanks to the legal process and the competent approach of lawyers.

A simplified procedure, without trial, has not yet been worked out at the administrative level. When purchasing apartments, you simply need to understand this nuance.

Apartments have always been perceived by Russians as luxury housing and were considered an attribute of luxury and wealth. Today, becoming more and more accessible to the average consumer every year, they are rapidly gaining popularity. At the same time, this format of real estate is unusual for us and in many ways incomprehensible. People who are planning to buy living space in a new building in modern realities are first of all looking for answers to the question: apartments and apartments, what is the difference?

Apartments - what are they?

To understand, you first need to understand what apartments essentially are.

Their main difference from apartments is that they belong to the category of commercial real estate rather than residential.

This largely explains why they are often located in business districts, office buildings and large hotel complexes, and the construction of new apartment buildings is carried out in very prestigious urban spaces that are very attractive to potential buyers.

The apartments have a thoughtful modern design internally and externally and all the necessary communications. In terms of their status, they are equal to hotel rooms: just like hotels, they provide comprehensive services for residents, including services for keeping the housing clean, 24-hour security and a parking space. In this case, the premises are the private property of the owner.

Advantages of apartments compared to apartments

More affordable price

According to experts, the cost of apartments is on average 10-15% lower than the cost of an apartment of similar size.

Considering the situation on the real estate market, this indicator is quite significant, especially considering that for many people apartments will be more convenient: business people, accustomed to living at a frantic pace, are not always ready to commute for a long time to work every day. For most of them, it is much more practical to live close to their office. And taking into account that apartments are most often ready-made turnkey housing, in addition to saving money when purchasing, the owner of such real estate is relieved of a number of additional worries.

Convenient location

Most of the apartments available for purchase are located in residential areas of the city or new buildings. This is due to the fact that, as a rule, there are few people willing to sell their square meters in the center, and there is practically no space for residential development in the heart of the city.

As for commercial real estate, which includes apartments, it is absolutely possible to obtain permission to build it in the central areas. Thus, buyers have a real chance to purchase affordable housing not somewhere on the outskirts, but in the very center.

Profitable investment

According to realtors, purchasing apartments is a good investment. Today, about 20% of apart-hotels are built with investment support. The income from renting out the most attractive of them can be 9-12% per annum. This is much more profitable compared to apartments, which can only yield 4-7% over the same period of time.

However, you need to take into account that apartments are only profitable to rent out.

Reselling this type of housing can be quite difficult, since most people, when choosing a place to live permanently, still prefer apartments.

Variety of design solutions

Most of the apartments are located on the territory of buildings that previously belonged to plants and factories. This is an undeniable advantage from an architectural point of view. There are a lot of options for interior and exterior decoration solutions, which makes it possible to create a unique design.

In the premises you can often find fireplaces, terraces adapted for a winter garden, panoramic glazing and many other extraordinary solutions.

To make redevelopment in the apartment, you do not need to obtain special permission for this, provided that the changes do not affect the structure and will not affect the reliability and general safety of the building. And that means, without exaggeration, you can create the home of your dreams!

Thus, the apartments have quite significant advantages compared to the apartments everyone is used to. And yet, in this barrel of honey there is also a fly in the ointment. This housing format has its drawbacks, which you also need to be aware of. If you have a choice between an apartment and an apartment, you need complete clarity about the difference between them.

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Disadvantages of apartments compared to apartments

Inability to register

Despite the fact that apartments become property upon purchase, they cannot be registered at the place of residence. Being commercial real estate, such premises cannot legally be called housing. Even obtaining temporary registration is possible only if the apartments are part of an apart-hotel or hotel.

Lack of social facilities

Commercial real estate developers are not obligated to construct such socially significant buildings as schools, kindergartens and clinics.

Realtors usually try not to focus attention on this issue, citing the fact that apart-hotels are built in areas with already existing developed infrastructure. However, it is worth understanding that a large increase in unregistered residents may exceed the capabilities of already existing social district institutions. There is no point in hoping that this issue will be resolved by itself. In this regard, serious everyday difficulties for residents are possible.

High utility bills

Since apartments are commercial real estate, utility bills for them are calculated differently than for residential premises. Cold water costs on average 10% more, hot water – 21%. Heating costs will increase by approximately 22%. This is what the situation looks like if the apartments are directly connected to city networks. And if there are intermediary organizations, utility bills turn out to be even more expensive.

High tax

The tax on apartments is also calculated based on their status as commercial premises. Moreover, if for housing located in apart-hotels and hotels, the rate is 0.5% of its cadastral value, then apartments included in retail and office complexes have a rate of 2%.

Compared to apartments, the rate for which is 0.1-0.3%, the tax burden on apartment owners is much higher.

No tax deduction

Apartments are a fairly new phenomenon: both the Housing and Tax Codes do not say a word about their owners. Therefore, the buyer of such premises can safely forget about his legal right to a property tax deduction as a taxpayer, as well as about subsidies and benefits when paying for utilities provided to the owner of a home with an income below the legal norm.

When asking yourself the question of what is better: an apartment or an apartment, you should first of all understand what their difference is.

For what purposes is the property being purchased, how will it be used, and how reasonable the purchase will be, based on its consequences, is a serious reason for the future owner to think carefully.

Watch the video for an explanation from a specialist: what you need to know before buying a home.

This format of real estate, such as apartments, is still little familiar to Russian buyers. Meanwhile, the average person, faced with the need to purchase housing, may be faced with a choice: should he buy an ordinary apartment or an apartment? At first glance, the only difference between them is the price, but is that true? What are apartments and what are the pros and cons of this property, read in this article.

What is this?

Apartments are a new concept in the real estate market, which has existed in the West for a long time, but came to Russia quite recently. Experts associate the emergence and spread of this format of real estate in our country with the construction of the famous “Moscow City” in the capital - it was with the construction of this business center that the sale of apartments located there began in 2006.

From a legal point of view, apartments are a separate living area of ​​at least 40 square meters. In this case, the apartments consist of two or more rooms, they must have a bathroom and a kitchen.

Types of apartments

Experts note that now there are four main types of apartments on the market:

• room in an apartment hotel. These are rooms for rent for a short period. It is understood that such apartments will have at least two rooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. It will also be possible to use hotel services;
• rooms in apartment buildings. These apartments are rented for a long term. In addition to rent, it is offered to use services such as food, cleaning, security, and so on;
• rooms in a condominium hotel. These apartments can be purchased for permanent residence, and can also be rented out as part of the hotel service;
• apartments in multifunctional complexes(intended for location in apartments for sale only and not for hotels or inns). This type of housing involves their use as a full-fledged residential property with possible registration. It is most equated to the status of an apartment.

What's the catch?

Apartments are often perceived on the housing market as a fashionable trend with a lot of advantages: price (lower than a “standard” apartment), transport accessibility, developed infrastructure, what more could you want? However, experts warn: this property has one significant drawback, which entails a number of other inconveniences: housing, which attracts buyers at a price that is usually 20% lower than the cost of apartments, has the status of non-residential premises.

Let us remind you that, in accordance with Article 16 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, residential premises, the necessary characteristic of which is their more functional purpose - permanent residence, include

• residential building (part of a residential building);
• apartment (part of an apartment);
• room.

Apartments, like hotels, holiday homes, sanatoriums and other accommodation facilities, are used for the temporary stay of citizens.

Cons of apartments

There are many disadvantages to this type of housing. Let's list it.

1. Problems with registration. Since the apartments are not intended for permanent residence, a citizen, even if he is the owner and permanently resides in such a premises, will not be able to register in it. However, there is a small loophole here, which has recently been actively exploited by developers and apartment owners. If the apartment is located in a hotel, you can obtain temporary registration (for a period of 5 years), which can then be extended.
2. "Wild" taxation e. Since apartments are not part of the housing stock, they cannot receive a tax deduction. In this case, taxes are taken at a higher rate. Experts note: usually the difference in taxes between an apartment and an apartment is about 20–25%. For example, for an apartment for 5 million rubles. the owner will pay 4 thousand rubles a year, and for apartments for 4 million rubles - 20 thousand.
3. The management company sets tariffs independently. Apartment owners cannot in any way influence the tariffs that the management company charges them for the operation of the building and the surrounding territory and infrastructure. In this regard, payments for apartment owners are often higher than for apartment owners.
4. Territory. You may or may not be lucky with it, since the developer is not obliged to improve the area adjacent to the property.
5. Social infrastructure. As a rule, apartment residents are forced to line up at kindergartens and schools that are not designed for them.
6. Sanitary standards. The apartments are not subject to SanPiN, which is established for residential premises and is related to the level of illumination, sound insulation, etc.
7. Parking problems. Lack of permanent parking spaces or lack of underground parking.

Pros of the apartments

Experts are unanimous in their opinion: qualitatively speaking, apartments as a real estate segment have much more disadvantages than advantages. However, we list the advantages that this type of real estate has:

1. Price of living space. In an apartment complex, the cost per square meter will be 10–20% lower than the average market price in the region.
2. Convenient location. Apartment owners can live in close proximity to their place of work, sometimes even in the same building.
3. Decor. Freedom in room design.
4. Service. The apartment format presupposes the presence of additional services in the house, such as a cleaning service, a concierge, a gym, since such a house is essentially half a hotel.
5. Work from home. The apartments can of course be used as a commercial enterprise. That is, at home you can legally organize a recruiting agency, a massage parlor, or rent out your premises and register a legal entity in the apartment.

To summarize, I would like to note once again that since the status of apartments as a real estate property is extremely precarious, moreover, the term itself is not fixed in any way at the regional or federal level, this type of housing is not suitable for everyone, since it has its own significant advantages, both and cons. Being essentially residential real estate, apartments are regulated by law and taxed on a commercial basis - this is not for everyone.