Moscow Residents Adopt Apartment Migration Trend
As owners of an apartment in central Moscow, they will not live there but will try to sell it as quickly as possible, moving to simpler and cheaper housing to live on the proceeds, — explained Rakuta.
Consensus
- Moscow residents are selling expensive apartments in central districts to live on the proceeds in cheaper housing.
- The practice involves repeatedly moving to cheaper areas as funds from previous sales are exhausted.
- The trend is driven by a desire to avoid long-term commitment to a specific location and to live without working.
- There is a significant price difference between central Moscow and outer districts, enabling this lifestyle.
- Experts warn that this approach may lead to financial difficulties for future generations.
Points of divergence
- Young people inherit property and want to quickly sell it to avoid being tied to a location, often spending the proceeds on immediate pleasures rather than investments. — vm
- Experts suggest that renting out a central apartment is more financially beneficial than selling it, due to steady income and appreciation in value. — vm
- The trend is referred to as 'housing downshifting' and allows people to live without working for 5–15 years. — tg_bazabazon
- Price differences between districts are substantial: 844,500 RUB/m² in Central Administrative Okrug (ЦАО) vs. 272,900 RUB/m² in Zelenograd (Зеленоград) in 2026. — tg_bazabazon
Coverage (2 sources)
- What is apartment migration: an expert explains — Вечерняя Москва
- Moscowers have come up with a way to live for free: apartment migration has become a new trend in the real estate market, allowing more... — Baza