Housing renovation in Moscow is gaining momentum, but Muscovites remain concerned. It may be an old “Khrushchev”, but we know everything about it. This is roughly what Muscovites think when they are offered to take part in the project. How will the apartment change after renovation? Can you look at the layout and evaluate it based on completed new buildings?
Practice confirms the promises of developers - these are fully equipped, energy-saving and comfortable residential buildings. They have many service functions and pleasant innovations.
What will the new neighborhoods be like?
You can fully familiarize yourself with all the details of new buildings in August 2021. This deadline was set by the Moscow government, but already now, based on completed and implemented projects, it is possible to assess the layout of housing issued for renovation.
Important differences between the new quarters:
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- building density with increased comfort and high height of residential buildings;
- ensuring high-quality transport interchange;
- new infrastructure elements created using modern technologies - utility networks, Internet communications, telephony, services;
- providing homes with sports and children's playgrounds with expanded functions;
- increased fire safety (use of alarm systems) and physical security (video surveillance and automatic door locking).
What do new projects offer besides the standard set of properties that are used in new Moscow housing? Complex development in these projects is distinguished by thoughtful planning. It is changing the landscape of the capital, transforming it from a chaotic development of commercial high-rises into a compact and healthy living environment.
How to protect yourself when purchasing?
In order not to lose money in transactions with apartments for renovation, you need to take into account certain restrictions:
- check whether the owner has entered into an agreement to transfer his apartment to local authorities;
- find out whether or not an agreement to buy the apartment was drawn up;
- find out if there is a court decision to forcibly evict the owner (if he refused to move due to renovation and did not agree to monetary compensation);
- make sure that the property belongs to the owner by right of ownership (it may be on the balance sheet of the municipality, and the person lives under a social tenancy agreement);
- check whether there is an encumbrance placed on the housing (by a bank or court).
Neighborhood space project
A distinctive feature of the new houses is the improvement of existing blocks in microdistricts and their combination into new objects.
Relocation often requires moving to a new house at a distance of 300-400 meters from the old place of residence. That is, moving does not require eviction until housing is built in new houses.
Projects link buildings to an urban environment in which it is convenient to live, work and relax:
- recreational areas are being built or reconstructed, including parks and public gardens;
- shops and large markets selling essential products are open;
- there are pharmacies and full-fledged treatment and health centers;
- kindergartens and schools, hospitals, and administrative buildings are being built.
In total, it is already planned to demolish and rebuild more than 300 houses under the renovation program.
Purpose of renovation
Renovation - translated from Latin as renewal, restoration or repair. The main goal of the renovation is to update the city's housing stock. Do not allow old dilapidated five-story buildings to become emergency housing. For this purpose, old houses are included in the renovation program, and in return, citizens will be given new, renovated housing in modern new houses. The main reasons for introducing this program were:
- Buildings erected in the 50s - 70s of the last century. The service life of such buildings is designed for 25-50 years. In fact, these buildings have served more than their service life.
- Old buildings that would cost more to renovate than to build new ones.
Projects of new houses for renovation
The first relocations under the renovation program have already taken place. Therefore, it is possible to make informed recommendations by studying the practical results of the program.
What housing is offered in exchange or with an additional payment? House designs differ from standard buildings of the mid-20th century in the increased number of floors of houses. Living in a metropolis is much more comfortable in high-rise buildings than in five-story buildings. They have lower noise and vibration levels. These factors greatly influence the quality of life in a large city, especially near highways and busy streets.
The new entrances are located at ground level: forget about unsafe starting stairs and flights. The first floors are occupied by technical services, service firms and organizations. It is easier to lift heavy objects and things to the upper floors - there are both passenger and freight elevators.
There are a series of comfort-class and luxury-class houses. A program participant can choose standard housing, which they can come and live in immediately after moving. There is an option to obtain housing with a higher level of class, but for an additional payment or as an exchange for a reduction in square meters.
Living in standard five-story buildings is becoming more difficult and more expensive every year. Repairing and restoring communications costs more than investing in new energy-efficient residential areas.
What is renovation
The concept of renovation can have a very broad interpretation. Renovation can be understood as very small repairs, large-scale construction, or even the complete demolition of old housing and construction of a new one. No matter how this concept is interpreted, it refers to qualitative improvements in characteristics. Not only buildings, but also transport may be subject to renovation. But most often renovation refers to the improvement of residential and industrial buildings.
Any capital construction becomes unusable over time. Over time, the strength of the building and its reliability are lost. A residential building may fall into disrepair and become unusable, in which living is dangerous. If the house has become uninhabitable, then it falls under the renovation program.
If a house undergoes a major renovation, during which all pipes and electrical wiring are replaced, all walls are insulated, and an attic is built, this can also be called renovation. It is worth noting that sometimes major renovations can cost more than building a new home. For this reason, when it comes to a housing renovation program, it is simply demolished and a new house is built in its place.
You may be interested in: Moscow Renovation Fund: development of residential areas
Apartment layout according to the renovation program
Bright and spacious solutions. This is the distinctive feature of apartment layouts under the renovation program. Most new houses have separate rooms for recreation, cooking, bathrooms and living rooms.
There are quite a lot of modernization options and they depend on the specific project. In most cases, a standard set of design solutions is offered:
- the dimensions of the living space (bedroom, living room) will be no less than in the apartment that is subject to demolition;
- technical rooms - bathrooms, kitchen, balcony, hallway - offer more area than before;
- also in the new housing they will be able to offer a fully equipped living area with connected, working wiring, communications, made in light colors and decoration;
- The proposed layout has glazed balconies and transparent doors from the living room, which reduce noise and harmonize the thermal conditions of the house.
You can move into the house offered under the renovation contract immediately. You can evaluate the proposed apartment option and ask for a replacement with changed parameters.
Those who want to look at the future layout for themselves should visit the so-called showroom of apartments under the renovation program. This is a model of fully furnished, life-size apartments that have already been implemented or are being implemented in standard construction options.
Layout of one-room apartments
The standard layout of apartments with one living room includes a comfortable and compact layout of the main premises. Typically, the layout includes placing rooms from the corridor-hallway into two segments:
- technical segment – kitchen, toilet, bathroom;
- residential segment - a common spacious room with access to a balcony (or without it).
The area of the apartments is different and varies depending on the house. On average, it is at least 18-20 square meters for a living room. The total area of a one-room apartment reaches 35-40 or more square meters.
The peculiarity of the new living space is that the sanitary unit in them is divided and executed according to modern requirements for water supply, sewerage, and electrical wiring. This feature is available in 1-2-3-room layouts.
Layout of two-room apartments
Perhaps the most comfortable option in terms of money and service is the two-room apartment. The layout of two-room apartments for renovation, as usual, provides for a corridor (entrance hall) and a lounge and living room located to the side of it.
Converting a living room into a bedroom or vice versa is not difficult, since they are equal in area and usually similar in shape, but differ in placement. Not everyone, for example, likes placing the bedroom on the north side. Such nuances should be taken into account immediately.
The peculiarity of two-room apartments is their spacious rooms with an area of more than 15 square meters. The living room may be slightly larger - 18-20 sq. meters.
It is important to note that a two-room apartment in a renovation project usually contains a balcony or equipped (glazed) loggia.
Layout of three-room apartments
One of the most common housing options in the capital is a standard three-room apartment. It is spacious and allows a large family to live in a comfortable living space. Such housing is included in the exchange for the capital's renovation project.
Three-room apartments under the renovation program traditionally consist of three rooms with an area of 10-20 square meters. The kitchen and bathroom are usually located next to each other and occupy no more than 10 square meters each, but with a division into a bathroom and a toilet.
Characteristics of new apartments
The main news is that the footage will not be reduced. The bill establishes that the housing received cannot be less than the previous one. Example: the size of your previous living space was 40 sq.m. The new one will either be equal to 40 sq.m or more. New apartments have a larger kitchen and hallway compared to rooms in standard five-story buildings. Due to this, the total area is increased. The bathroom is at the owner's choice - either combined or separate. In addition, the balconies have been expanded and a niche has been added to accommodate air conditioning. The ceiling height will also please you - 2.75 m.
Source: sdelka.guru
Finishing and arrangement of apartments
All finishing is done in light colors as standard. Light veneered doors were also installed, and the ceilings and walls were painted white or a soft light tone. The tiles in the kitchens are also made in light colors. Thus, the builders give complete freedom of action to the future owner. He can repaint the apartment in his favorite color or leave it in the turnkey version.
All plumbing fixtures and other communications are already connected and working. No additional action is required. If you need exclusive repairs, then you will have to hire craftsmen for a fee.
These are the apartments that will be provided under the renovation program.
Bathrooms
The walls in the bathrooms are finished to their full height with smooth ceramic tiles. A steel bathtub, sink, toilet, faucets and shower are installed. A suspended ceiling is installed in the bathroom and toilet and moisture-resistant lamps are installed. The heated towel rail will be installed electric or water.
Photos of apartments under the renovation program
Fears when moving to new apartments are well founded. Fraudsters always seek to take advantage of the gullibility of law-abiding citizens in business transactions. But in this case, the guarantor of the quality and legality of the exchange is the Moscow government, which actively supports and controls renovation projects.
What real new houses built on renovation sites look like can be seen in the photographs posted on official and unofficial renovation sites.
Official websites provide a description of the housing, indicate specific addresses, and talk about the internal structure of the housing and its equipment. Contact information and news on the implementation of projects in residential areas are also published here.
Is it possible to change the layout of the received housing?
Yes. New homes are easier to renovate than older ones. They require less investment and purchases of raw materials. Contact experienced designers and architects. They will develop a unique project, different from the standard one, based on your preferences and needs. Every square meter must be used for its intended purpose. And if designers and architects work for a company that does turnkey renovations, so much the better. Full-time repairmen will be able to implement a design project of any complexity in a short time. All you have to do is express your wishes and accept the finished repair. In this simple way, you can significantly improve your existing housing and turn its disadvantages into advantages.
New homes have a number of design features that are worth considering. Otherwise, violation of the structure will entail high costs and harmful consequences. Experienced renovation companies carefully study the home design before starting work. Another advantage is the control exercised by managers over workers. This allows you to avoid mistakes during the implementation of the project.
Video of apartment renovation
In addition to posting photos of apartments under the renovation program, official (government) websites of Moscow and private specialized websites provide a lot of video information. The videos will give an idea of what kind of housing is being built in exchange for the old one.
You can find out more in the videos:
- how the landscaping of local areas is carried out;
- what kind of plumbing equipment is offered in all apartments;
- which give “squares” in color and shape of the finish.
When resettlement under the program occurs, videos and user comments are actively distributed on websites and social networks. They give a complete and objective picture of how the life of the migrants was settled from the first days.
Let's look at one of them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcaO6NomY7g
Kitchen and hallway
The flooring in the kitchen is porcelain stoneware. Porcelain tiles can also be laid in the hallway near the entrance area. The apron area in the kitchen is finished with ceramic tiles. Also in the kitchen there is a white electric stove and a sink with a cabinet.
What will all this look like?
There are standard houses of the 1-510 series. They look like this:
Moscow, Zamorenova, 41. Photo: Alexander Tkachenko / Wikipedia
We have all seen these houses. When you walk past them, the thought does not arise that you can make something cool out of the houses. Strelka KB suggests doing this:
I would really like to see such a renovation implemented. Houses and neighborhoods look much nicer when compared to the huge man-hills.
Rules for real estate transactions on the secondary market
When purchasing a secondary product, you need to consider the following details:
- Check the owner’s passport and all documents for the apartment: whether it legally belongs to him.
- Check everyone registered. To do this, you should request an extract from the house register. It is better to discharge minors before entering into a transaction.
- Checks the technical passport of the object. Check it to see if there have been any redevelopments. If there were, then they must have permission.
- Before concluding an agreement, you need to agree on the exact amount and method of transferring money and reflect this in the agreement.
To pay, the safest way is to use the services of a bank and rent a safe deposit box there through which the money will be transferred. Or another option is to open a letter of credit.
