Real estate transactions are a process that many people encounter at least once in their lives, so it's important to know about the basic nuances and differences. In this article, we help you understand what types of transactions there are and tell you the most important things.
Buying an apartment for rent is a popular way of investing money, which gives the prospect of capital growth and the opportunity to receive passive income. To make such an investment successful, it is important to take into account many factors - from location to the condition of the apartment. In this article, we tell you what kind of real estate to choose for the rental business.
To buy an apartment, you need to consider not only the club infrastructure of the project and the layout of the lot, but also carefully study the future neighborhood. In the material we tell you what you need to pay attention to when choosing a project location, as well as - about promising neighborhoods of Moscow.
The finishing of an apartment depends on its price and how much time you spend on finding a repair crew and the repair itself. In this article we will look at the different types of finishing and how to distinguish between them.
Now we are in a situation where the key rate has long exceeded 20% and mortgage rates have become unaffordable and unprofitable for most people. That is why customizers are forced to find new ways to attract customers and sell their properties. And installment is probably the most profitable tool at the moment, which is the driver of growth and development of the real estate market.
Kindergarten plays a key role in a child's development. It is a place where kids learn to interact with peers, develop speech and physical skills, and get prepared for school. Preschool education helps a child to adapt to the world around him, lays the foundation for harmonious development and self-confidence. In this article we will tell you how to determine the right institution, what criteria to pay attention to and give a list of the 10 best kindergartens in Moscow.
Flipping is buying real estate for quick upgrade and resale. In the material we understand which apartments are suitable for investment; we show how much you can earn from flipping on a real case study; we also share a catalog of underpriced secondary market properties for urgent sale to investors for flipping.
In front of you - fresh photos of the Golden project, taken by Oleg Torbosov on a recent walk. If you walk along Sofiyskaya embankment, it is difficult to estimate the scale of the project hiding behind low facades.
Today it became known that Mark Zuckerberg together with his wife bought the most expensive house in Miami.
This brightly colored villa and botanical garden was originally created by French artist Jacques Majorelle. He purchased the property in 1922 and spent his life collecting exotic plants from all over the world. But after the owner's death, the garden fell into disrepair.
Inside Warren Buffett's mansion. Exclusive.
In 2007, Johnny Depp bought at once five penthouses with terraces in the center of Los Angeles. The total amount of the deal was $7.2 million.
Lenin's neighbors in the Kremlin were Yakov Sverdlov, Felix Dzerzhinsky and People's Commissar for Nationalities Joseph Stalin. The Kremlin became a closed government city inside the new capital.
Today, we're going to take a peek into Pablo Picasso's private castle.
By the age of 35, Coco Chanel had bought an entire building at 31 rue Cambon in Paris. On the first floor she planned a boutique, on the second floor - an atelier, on the third floor - her apartment of 220 meters.
In the early 2000s, Johnny Depp lived a period of marital idyll with French actress Vanessa Paradis. To make a family nest away from the paparazzi cameras, he bought an abandoned village of the XVII century in Provence, 25 kilometers from the glamorous Saint-Tropez.
The rapper's mansion is located in the Bridle Path neighborhood, which is Canada's most expensive residential area. The local version of Beverly Hills. There are huge plots, silence, forest, closed atmosphere and billionaire neighbors.
In 1955 Picasso bought a luxury villa in Cannes. Oleg Torbosov will tell you the story about this deal.
Bill Gates started buying up land on the shores of Lake Washington 40 years ago. He paid $2 million for his first parcel. Then he bought another and another. In total, he bought 11 plots for $14 million.
Leningradsky Prospekt is one of the main Moscow thoroughfares. Today it is experiencing a renaissance: modern residential neighborhoods are growing here and a renewed environment is being formed.
Different project formats, club services and ambiance. At the start you can choose from a large pool of residences and get favorable payment offers from installments for several years to discounts.
Modern Moscow is one of the most architecturally attractive cities. Residential complexes here have long ceased to be mere buildings: some resemble picturesque canvases, others - theatrical productions, others have a musical harmony.
In 2019, Bezos bought in this house a three-level penthouse with the pathos name "Crown". For it, he paid $60 million.
"Monet Residence" in Presnensky district is inspired by Impressionism. Architecture here works as a frame for the impressions of each day. Focus on light, air, emotions.
In a separate cottage in the garden Churchill set up a studio for painting. Here he painted five hundred paintings. He picked up a brush at the age of 40 to drown out depression, which he called "black dog".
Oleg Torbosov, founder of Whitewill, shares his story. This summer, he stopped by one of Zamoskvorechye’s most notable new developments—the “Polyanka/44” club mansion complex—with his beloved iPhone in hand.
Dominanta, a young development company, entered the Moscow residential real estate market with the Hide project in Ramenki. And a couple of years later it launched another new building hideOUT nearby.
Here are the latest photos of the Turgenev project by Oleg Torbosov, who came to Moscow for a couple of weeks to take a break from the heat of Dubai. The architecture of the house was developed by the British from Square and Partners: they decorated the facades with black ...
In the geographical center of Khamovniki stands the premium White project of two 15-storey buildings with spectacular facades. The project is equidistant from all points of attraction: it stands in Olsufievsky Lane in complete silence and tranquility.
Here are the latest photos of the High Garden project by Oleg Torbosov, taken on a recent walk. From the side of the 2nd Neopalimovsky Lane the house meets you with white facades of natural stone with stucco elements.
Vertical cities in a glass shell, the shine of aluminum, circular traffic orbits, futuristic gardens and interiors reminiscent of luxurious halls of intergalactic ships from science fiction. For the Day of Cosmonautics we have collected the most impressive projects of the capital.
The premium real estate segment looks confident and shows positive dynamics against the backdrop of new economic challenges. Why?
A new landmark deluxe home will appear between Boulevarny and Sadovy Ring. A trophy property that will become your family legacy for decades to come.
Khoroshyovo-Mnyovniki is distinguished by contrasts: old neighborhoods and new complexes, quiet parks and active construction. We have collected for you a catalog of new houses in the district.
Customized purchase options, lucrative offsets and priority access to apartment reservations.
We have collected a catalog with the leading residential complexes in Moscow: flexible payment options, installments without appreciation and the opportunity to switch to a mortgage in a couple of years.
Through the end of March, take advantage of personalized purchase terms and flexible payment options and preserve equity.
What real estate market premieres are we expecting this spring?
We love this location and our clients share this feeling. Baltschug is one of the first to be offered when the request is for center and privacy.
We continue traveling through the homes of interesting people, and today you'll be treated to a story about the family home of the king of luxury.
Oleg Torbosov stopped by to see River Park Kutuzovsky and shoot how their much-talked-about exploitable roof for barbecues and hedonistic recreation looks like in real life.
Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley 200 kilometers from Los Angeles. Mike fell in love with the estate at first sight. A few years later he bought it for $19.5 million.
You must have noticed an interesting detail - on the facades of many premium houses you can find arches or arched windows. This technique started gaining popularity after the successful Brodsky project in Khamovniki, which sold out very quickly.But if Brodsky ...
A new location with modern residential complex on the river bank, an eco-park, a stadium and new schools is now being formed on the territory of Tushino Aeropole. And in the same place a business quarter "Rostec City" of 13 office buildings with green ...
About 80% of developers offer installments when buying an apartment. This instrument has become a sales driver in the business and premium segment of the market. But how can this trend be reflected in the long term? Risky start of sales For example, in the South-West Administrative District came out ...
These are residential complexes created in partnership with hotel, fashion, and automotive brands. Over the last ten years, their number has grown by more than 160% globally, and the market will continue to grow strongly by 2030.
In the luxury real estate sector, the language of luxury is undergoing a noticeable shift. The opulent, glossy, and hotel-like grandeur of the past is giving way to a more understated aesthetic: light, proportion, natural materials, and thoughtful design.
Today, Khamovniki is the leading district in the capital’s luxury real estate market. Let’s take a look at the key figures and facts from a report by the developer Sminex.
On June 12, 2026, Musk officially became the first trillionaire in human history. At the same time, Musk has been living in a 37-meter modular home in Texas near the SpaceX launch site for the past few years. He says it’s more convenient for him to monitor the launches that way.
Musk bought the Gignecourt estate near San Francisco in 2017 for $23 million. It spans 47 hectares. The property features a snow-white villa with a pool. The history of this house began in 1879. At that time, French Count Christian de Guignard married the daughter of a gold mining magnate and moved with her to California.
A new building has appeared on Tulskaya Street that’s interesting to explore both inside and out. Logos has already been completed, and the common areas are ready. The infrastructure here is noticeably more extensive than one might expect from a building with 255 apartments.
Great deals on cottages in the best communities in New Riga from Whitewill.
Great deals on cottages in the best neighborhoods of New Riga in May 2026.
Great deals on cottages in the best communities on Rublevka in May 2026.
Great deals on cottages in the best communities along Minsk Highway in June 2026.
The "Lavrushinsky" development features three buildings ranging from 8 to 14 stories tall on a 1.9-hectare lot. On the private grounds, "Sminex" has created the largest park among residential projects in Zamoskvorechye.
By the end of 2025, Sminex had delivered a record 185,000 square meters in the luxury and premium segments—more than any other developer in Moscow. Today, one out of every three luxury apartments in the capital is purchased from Sminex.
Did you know that in Moscow, the most expensive apartments are often found not in new high-rises, but in buildings with a history dating back 100 to 200 years? Today, we’ll take you on a short tour.
Ready-to-move-in premium homes. Each with its own character and story. What unites them is Frank Wright-inspired architecture, panoramic windows, and impeccable taste in every detail.
A rare find in central Moscow. A building surrounded by a full range of sports facilities. Prestigious Presnya neighborhood. Nearby are the Government Building, the Moscow River embankments, and the Garden Ring. Just a 7-minute drive to the office in the City.
By 2026, MR Group had firmly established itself as one of Moscow’s top three developers in terms of construction volume. The company’s portfolio includes 21 projects with a total residential area of nearly 1,000,000 square meters, designed to accommodate 17,400 families. In terms of current construction volume, the company holds a 6.07% share of Moscow’s new-construction market.
At the end of the first quarter of 2026, we at Whitewill ran some calculations. Revenue in Moscow’s primary residential real estate market—across the business, premium, and deluxe segments—fell by 15% compared to the same period in 2025, from 256 to 217 billion rubles. The number of units sold decreased by 17%.
Khamovniki isn’t just a neighborhood. It accounts for 26% of all luxury real estate listings in Moscow. That’s 3.09 million rubles per square meter in new-construction projects—the second-highest figure in the capital. That’s 790,000 rubles per square meter on the resale market—also second place. And these are the projects that are shaping the face of Moscow’s high-end real estate market right now.
In 2018–2019, sales began on several landmark projects. Today, they have become the defining features of their neighborhoods and have shown strong growth in price per square meter. Real estate isn’t getting cheaper—it’s becoming less affordable.
In recent years, Novaya Riga has become a viable alternative to city life. Modern communities, well-developed infrastructure, prestigious schools, spacious homes with private lots, and fresh air make this area one of the most sought-after destinations in the suburban real estate market.
Ready-to-move-in cottages where all that’s left is to add the finishing touch—to design the interior in your own style and to suit your mood.
The most expensive studio in St. Petersburg. Here, in this attic apartment with a scenic view, the artist lived for the last 13 years of his life, from 1897 to 1910.
Nick Avanesyan, a top broker at Whitewill, shared what he would recommend to a client looking to invest 50 million rubles in real estate in 2026.
When two floors are purchased at once in a single complex, it’s no coincidence. It’s a sign that the project has caught the attention of those who select only the strongest assets.
Presnya hasn’t always been a quiet, green neighborhood. Just a century ago, factories hummed and machines clattered at the Trekhgornaya Manufactory. Today, the area is undergoing a transformation similar to what happened in London’s Soho in the late 20th century.
Buyers often ask the same question: “How much does a nice country home for a family cost?” It seems like the answer should be simple. But in reality, there’s no one-size-fits-all price.
Do you still think that owning a house is always more expensive than renting an apartment in Moscow? Let’s debunk one of the biggest myths about the suburban real estate market
In 1983, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé purchased an estate on the Normandy coast. A few years later, an unusual structure appeared among the centuries-old trees—a genuine Russian dacha.
A few months after joining Inter Miami, Lionel Messi bought a home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The previous owners had purchased the mansion 1.5 years earlier for $9 million and made a 20% profit on the resale.
The focus of premium real estate projects has shifted. Today, quality of daily life and privacy have become key factors in the decision-making process.
Today, in our “Home” section, we’ll tell you about a luxurious home from Donald Trump’s real estate portfolio. He lived there for 10 years, but grew tired of the maintenance costs and eventually turned it into a private club.
The project’s architect is Evgeny Gerasimov. Next to the “Brodsky” building with its bold arches, the architects have created a serene interpretation of a classic design.
The key interest rate has already dropped to 14%, and deposit yields are gradually following suit. By fall, this trend may continue or come to a halt. In any case, the question is already being asked: where should one invest capital after the deposit matures?
On the air: the “Concrete Investment” segment. We’re featuring a premium club house in a well-established Moscow neighborhood that’s currently in the early stages of construction.
On the site of a former airfield—in the very heart of the park—the final chapter of the business district is taking shape. We’re talking about the “STONE Khodynka 4” business center.
The project consists of 5 buildings ranging from 5 to 19 stories. Residents can choose from apartments with terraces, patios, and dual exposure, as well as penthouses with wood-burning fireplaces. The first phase is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2029.
Sezar Group has launched a premium residential complex in Khoroshyovo-Mnevniki. The project is located a 10-minute walk from the Zvenigorodskaya metro station.
On Taras Shevchenko Embankment, the old buildings of the Badaevsky Brewery, dating from the late 19th century, have gained a new neighbor—a modern building that literally seems to levitate above the ground.
Not a parking space or a studio apartment outside the Moscow Ring Road. This money could serve as a down payment on a full-sized apartment in the new “RIDGE” high-rise complex—a premium property at a business-class price.
For decades, this neighborhood in the northern part of the capital has attracted the intellectual class and those who dreamed of living in the city of the future.
In 1882, Leo Tolstoy bought an estate here. Across the street were the Giro silk factory, a brewery, and workers’ dormitories. The great writer’s mornings began with the factory whistles.
On the island of Stromboli, north of Sicily, perched directly on a cliff overlooking the sea, stands the summer villa of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.
In the Bel-Air neighborhood, on a hill overlooking Los Angeles, designer Philipp Plein is building an entire estate worth $200 million.
The estate is tucked away in the Santa Monica Mountains. At its center stands a 2,300-square-meter house. Surrounding it are a private lake, a swimming pool, a tennis court, basketball and volleyball courts, a recording studio, and a movie theater.
While “Badaevsky” holds a clear lead in terms of the number of discussions about its architecture, we would rank “27 Savvinskaya Street” by “Level Group” in second place.
The building is quite intimate. It has 24 apartments spread across 4 floors. The building permit specified a height of 28 meters.
The photos show a house on Pokrovskaya Street. It is a small, single-story red-brick house where the artist spent his childhood and youth.
One of the most popular neighborhoods to live in Dubai is Dubai Hills. I got a similar vibe when I took a walk through the park at the SberCity development. The only difference is that this area also has a river, a subway, and the buildings are much fewer stories tall.
We continue our “Concrete Investment” series. Today: a luxury neighborhood on Nikolskaya Street, 350 meters from the Kremlin.
We’re continuing our “Concrete Investment” series. Today’s feature is a premium clubhouse in a well-established neighborhood of Moscow that’s still in the early stages of construction.
In 2016, the singer bought one of the most unusual estates in Bel Air. Lopez paid $28 million for the villa and its grounds.
The Moscow real estate market in 2026 offers investors several options. The choice depends on your goals. Let’s examine two investment strategies using examples.
We’re talking about the neighborhoods around Vozdvizhenka, Krestovozdvizhensky Lane, and Kislovsky Lane—inside the Boulevard Ring and just a few minutes’ walk from the Kremlin.
Ahead of the start of the academic year, we’ve put together a selection of three ready-to-move-in properties located near leading universities. These are prestigious neighborhoods with well-developed infrastructure and a comprehensive ecosystem of services for residents.
In the spring of 2023, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finally bought themselves a nice family home. Before that, the couple had viewed 80 properties and walked away from deals agreed upon by all parties on three occasions.
This selection features three communities that offer urban comforts and well-developed amenities. Schools, restaurants, a fitness club, and grocery stores—everything is within walking distance or just a couple of minutes’ drive away.
We analyzed the situation in new construction, the resale market, the rental market, and commercial real estate. We identified where prices might rise, which types of apartments will remain in short supply, and what purchase terms are worth securing before the seasonal uptick in activity.
This summer, the new-construction market saw the addition of new projects. Developers have focused almost entirely on the premium and deluxe segments.
Over the past few years, Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo has significantly strengthened its position in the new-construction market, and in the first half of 2026, the area ranked among the top three in Moscow in terms of the number of transactions.
Whether you’re looking for an apartment for yourself or considering real estate as a way to preserve your capital, it’s important to understand what options are currently available on the market.
In 1950, at the height of his fame, Christian Dior bought a dilapidated 19th-century castle in Provence. The estate was called La Colle Noire—“Black Hill.”
In 1980, at the height of his fame, Freddie Mercury bought a mansion in the prestigious London neighborhood of Kensington.
The southwestern part of Moscow has traditionally been associated with a distinctive lifestyle. Here, the city becomes more peaceful, and the pace of life is more leisurely.
At this construction site, specialists are granted access via Face ID, smart helmets monitor safety, exoskeletons reduce physical strain, and robots take on complex and labor-intensive tasks.
This refers to a large-scale transformation on Sushchevsky Val. A Class A business district will be built on the site of the old shopping center.
Today’s featured listing is a three-bedroom apartment with an area of 93 m² in a premium development on the Moscow River’s waterfront. The price is 80.5 million ₽, or 871,000 ₽ per m².
The scale is impressive: 400,000 square meters of residential space, ten residential towers ranging from 24 to 45 stories in height, and 2,650 apartments.
The project’s architecture was designed by the French architect Dominique Ertenberger. It blends several styles: classical, Empire, Romantic, and Art Deco.
The new 58-story building will become part of the “Upside Towers” residential complex in Moscow’s Butyrsky District.
Three five-story villas are being built in central Moscow. Each has a separate entrance, its own elevator, two parking spaces in the underground garage, and a private rooftop terrace.
The residential complex is located at the very beginning of Leninsky Prospekt—right on the Garden Ring. It’s a lively area, but one that offers a wide range of lifestyle options.
Six centuries ago, fruit was grown across from the Kremlin for the tsar’s court. Today, the luxury residential complex “Sadovnicheskaya 69” is under construction on the waterfront of Sadovnicheskaya Embankment.
In the Maryina Roscha neighborhood, the “MR Group” team built the “MOD” residential complex. It’s a large-scale project, and there’s plenty to see there.
The project was designed by the renowned Dutch architectural firm MVRDV. This is their first project in Russia. The building was conceived as a modern response to Russian Constructivism and Stalinist skyscrapers.
Ostozhenka has become Moscow’s “golden mile” thanks to its historic location, intimate architecture, and high concentration of clubhouses. Today, a similar scenario is beginning to unfold on the other bank of the Moskva River—in Zamoskvorechye.
Philosopher and sinologist Bronislaw Vinogrodsky explained which areas of Moscow are the most harmonious from a feng shui perspective.
Anna Marso, founder of the MARSO studio, told Whitewill why, in high-end interior design, it’s important to base the design not on an ideal floor plan, but on the habits and daily routines of a specific person.
This selection features three communities that offer urban comforts and a wide range of amenities.
In 1957, Elvis Presley was only 22 years old, but he was already earning enough to buy one of the most coveted private homes in America.
From January through August 2026, the number of transactions involving completed luxury real estate increased by 61% compared to the same period last year.
This collection features personalized terms for each project tailored to Whitewill clients. Interest-free installment plans for up to 2.5 years, individual discounts for full payment or a mortgage, and a down payment starting at 20%.
Over the past four years, the share of office space that is being purchased rather than leased has risen from 12% to 60%. But the mere fact of purchasing it does not automatically make an office a good investment.
Five centuries ago, Zamoskvorechye was on the outskirts of Moscow. Today, it is a historic center featuring mansions, churches, streets lined with restaurants, and cultural venues.
Sales will soon begin at “Dom Vysoty” — a Capital Group project located on the site of the former MiG factory near the “Dynamo” metro station.
The project consists of six buildings in total. The first three, ranging from 27 to 33 stories in height, have already been completed.
A cozy home in the city center, a neighborhood with its own waterfront, or a residence with a view—the choice depends on your lifestyle, budget, and preferences.
Quiet waterfronts, historic architecture, and a laid-back pace of life—this is Balchug Island, located just a 20-minute walk from the Kremlin.
Our partners at Nice Design have prepared an article for Whitewill on how visual presentation influences the perception of real estate.
This project by Gals-Development is located right on the waterfront. It consists of six sections of varying heights. The windows offer views of the Moskva River and the capital’s historic center.
A premium residential complex in western Moscow, in the Obruchevsky District. Three towers of varying heights are located next to the “Forest on the Samorodinka River” nature reserve, which covers an area of 96 hectares.
The average size of such a home is about 860 m², and prices range from 168 million rubles to several billion. This is an irreplaceable market segment: it is impossible to build a new historic mansion in the center of Moscow.
This is Armani’s first residential project in Russia. The developer is Voskhod. The location is prime: Staromonetny Lane in Yakimanka, just a few minutes from the Tretyakov Gallery.
From the side of the Moskva River, the buildings with their staircases made of glossy milky-beige panels look bulky and massive. Up close, the architecture is more appealing.
In the mid-1990s, Dries discovered the old Ringenhof estate near the Belgian city of Lier. The house was built in the 1840s. The neoclassical building is surrounded by a vast 22-hectare park.
Before buying a country home, it is important to check not only the documents for the property itself, but also the land parcel, the history of title transfers, any restrictions, construction details, utilities, and the potential for future renovations.
Your choice depends on what kind of suburban lifestyle you prefer, what distance from Moscow feels comfortable to you, and what kind of surroundings you’d like to have.
The villa is located in Sardinia on a 120-hectare property with private access to the sea. To put this into perspective: the estate is three times the size of the Vatican.
Choose a cozy village surrounded by woods, a residence with its own amenities, a home by the water, a modern villa, a classic mansion, a townhouse, or a building lot.
An apartment near a park, a townhouse by the river, or a private home surrounded by pine trees? In Serebryany Bor and the surrounding area, there are various housing options for those who want to spend more time in nature while still living in Moscow.
Balchug is an artificial island in the center of Moscow that was created following the construction of the Water Diversion Canal. Today, the area’s historic buildings stand alongside modern residential and public projects.
Sadovnicheskaya Street runs through Balchug Island, between the Moskva River and the Drainage Canal. From here, it’s easy to reach the water and continue your walk through the historic center.
An apartment near a park, a townhouse by the river, or a private home surrounded by pine trees? In Serebryany Bor and the surrounding area, there are various housing options for those who want to spend more time in nature while still living in Moscow.
Choose a cozy village surrounded by woods, a residence with its own amenities, a home by the water, a modern villa, a classic mansion, a townhouse, or a building lot.
The villa is located in Sardinia on a 120-hectare property with private access to the sea. To put this into perspective: the estate is three times the size of the Vatican.
Sadovnicheskaya Street runs through Balchug Island, between the Moskva River and the Drainage Canal. From here, it’s easy to reach the water and continue your walk through the historic center.
Balchug is an artificial island in the center of Moscow that was created following the construction of the Water Diversion Canal. Today, the area’s historic buildings stand alongside modern residential and public projects.