Property and Housing Law
Guides to property transactions, ownership, land matters, shared-equity construction, housing disputes and relations with property management companies in Russia.
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Privatising a Russian Apartment in 2026: Documents and Procedure
How to privatise a Russian apartment in 2026: eligibility, participants, refusals, children’s rights, transfer agreement and EGRN registration.
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Housing for care leavers in Russia: list, certificate and rights
Russian housing rights for orphans and care leavers: eligibility list, age 23, specialised tenancy, certificates, property shares and refusal.
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Delayed Apartment Handover Under a DDU: Documents, Claim and Assessment
What to check when a developer delays apartment handover under a Russian participation agreement: evidence, claims and applicable rules.
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How to Check the Legal History of an Apartment Before Buying in Russia
A practical due-diligence checklist for buying an apartment in Russia: registry, seller, family rights, insolvency, occupants and payment risks.
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Real Estate Agency Agreement: What to Check Before Signing
What to check before signing a real estate agency agreement: service scope, fee, authority and consumer information.
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Apartment Sale Registration Documents: What to Check Before Filing
A document checklist for registering an apartment sale: agreement, authority, consents, property details and payment.
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Russian DDU delay penalty: calculation, demand and recovery in 2026
Russian developer delay penalties in 2026: handover date, excluded periods, payment deferral, written demand, court evidence and statutory fine.
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Federal Housing Programme in Russia: What Applies in 2026
Current overview of Russia’s federal housing programme: what it covers, why eligibility depends on a specific legal ground and where to check the rules.
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Legal Due Diligence for a Russian Real Estate Deal
What to check before buying or selling real estate in Russia: title, encumbrances, consents, payment and registration risks.
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Declining Russian Housing Privatisation: Form and Consequences
What declining a share in housing privatisation means for ownership, occupation and future participation, and whether the decision can be changed.