Investments in the purchase of ready-made commercial real estate in Moscow increased by almost 80%
In January — March 2025, investments in the purchase of ready-made commercial real estate in Moscow amounted to 164 bn rubles. This is almost 80% more than in the same period of 2024, said Maria Bagreeva, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, head of the Moscow Department of Economic Policy and Development.
"The main investors are large corporations and banks, for which the purchase of real estate for offices and headquarters is a profitable long-term investment, especially in conditions of rising rental rates and a limited supply of high-quality space. In January — March 2025, investments in ready-made commercial real estate in the capital amounted to 164 bn rubles. According to the results of the first quarter, Moscow accounted for 89% of all transactions with ready—made commercial real estate in the country — nine percentage points more than in January - March 2024," said the deputy mayor.
Investments in the construction of commercial real estate also increased significantly in the first quarter of 2025. According to the Investment Projects digital platform, 371 projects worth 1.9 trln rubles were in the active stage of implementation at the beginning of April 2025. Compared to the first quarter of last year, the volume of investments increased by 26%.
Almost half of these funds have been invested in the construction of multifunctional complexes combining several types of real estate. Among them are offices, as well as shopping and entertainment areas. Another quarter of the investment came from the construction of apartments, which began even before restrictions were imposed on the launch of new projects in this area last fall. One fifth of the investments are aimed at the construction of logistics facilities, shopping malls and entertainment complexes. New commercial facilities are being built mainly in the north-western direction of the capital.
According to Maria Bagreeva, active investments in commercial real estate make the urban environment more saturated, efficient and affordable. Multifunctional complexes attract citizens, as they represent modern spaces, next to which there are housing, work, recreation and familiar services. This helps to reduce the pendulum mobility, increases the convenience of life and saves time for citizens.
The development of commercial buildings is accompanied by landscaping, modernization of transport infrastructure and the emergence of new public spaces. As a result, real estate investments not only benefit the economy, but also improve the quality of urban life, from the comfort of moving to a variety of services and amenities in everyday life.
"Currently, over 60 commercial infrastructure facilities with a total area of more than 1.6 million square meters are under the control of Mosgosstroynadzor. Among the iconic ones are Sberbank's headquarters on Kutuzovsky Prospekt and the new dominant next to Moscow City, the iCITY business center, which is completing the construction of a second 61-storey building. The innovative technologies and thoughtful functionality embodied in these buildings serve as a clear confirmation of the capital's status as a world—class business center," added Anton Slobodchikov, Chairman of the capital's State Construction Supervision Committee.
