“There is reason to believe that on the long term, property prices have noteworthy growth potential, even from today’s standing.” - Rasmus Pikkani, Sampo Bank’s analyst, 30.05.2005 Äripäev. The above can be explained by:
• Small amount of living space per capita (25 m2 each).
• Economic growth (GDP approximately 6% - The Statistical Office of Estonia).
• Low-interest loans (3 % - HansaBank).
TARTU
Property prices (central Tartu) in 2005, per m2 incl. VAT:
- Ülikooli St. € 1100-1300 (sold before commencement of construction)
- Tähe St. € 1100 (sold before commencement of construction)
- Vanemuise St. € 1400 (sold during construction)
- Vallikravi St. € 1100
- Lille St . € 1200
TALLINN
Due to unsatisfied demand, residential real estate prices in Tallinn are on a constant rise, which in the last year has been about 10-15%. The price increase in downtown has been the fastest, reaching 20%. Avarage apartment prices in central Tallinn are about 1,250-1,429 €/m2, the highest square metre prices reach 2,051-2,243 €/m2 in dowtown and most of the projects are pre-sold.
The prices are expected to grow 10% in a year.
