According to recent data of the Central Bank of Russia, the volume of purchase foreign real estate decreased in 2014 by 4.8%. Small reducing, but the first time in 6 years. This is the official statistics, but in reality, interest in overseas real estate is growing. New buyers changes their priorities, Russian investors wants to earn an income in foreign currency.
Increased interest of Russians to buy real estate in countries where property can generate investment income, for example - in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
If earlier Russians buy foreign real estate, focused primarily on the climatic conditions and the entertainment infrastructure in the region, now in addition to this they are also concerned about the investment attractiveness.
Problems in Russia and the deterioration of relations with the Western countries will continue to spur the Russians to invest in western countries.