The 14 best builders of Samara

A tempting idea for many Samara residents is to buy an apartment in a house under construction. The main attraction is the lower cost of housing. But at the same time a significant part of money should be invested in the initial stages of construction (design, organizational costs, site selection), when no stone is laid in the foundation. Equity participation, as the practice in Russia shows, can be a risky undertaking. At best the construction will be delayed for an indefinite period, at worst you will have to return the money through the court, continuing to live in rented apartments. In order not to be hooked by swindlers, our experts offer some useful tips.

Recommendations for choosing a reliable developer

The company’s reputation. First of all, when setting yourself up for equity participation in the construction of a house, it is necessary to find out as much information about the potential builder. It can be a legal entity that has its own land or the right to lease, carrying out residential construction on it. To gather information about the company good all ways, from forums of shareholders and ending with the services of lawyers. Trust should cause organizations that have proven themselves on the positive side.

1. First of all it is necessary to learn about the “working experience” of the builder. It is not recommended to get involved in co-construction, if the company has been operating in the market for less than 5 years.
2. Then it is necessary to analyze the history of the last objects. If the builder had small delays, there were no mass complaints about the quality of work, then such a company can be trusted. Practically every serious company has an official web-site where all the commissioned buildings are listed. It will not be difficult to make a short list and search on the forums of feedback from the tenants of these houses on the progress of construction and the quality of the apartments built.
3. If the potential builder is building a residential home in Samara, you can visit the site to determine the pace and quality of work. It is desirable to invite an experienced builder or future tenant of the house on a tour. Make a conclusion about the financial situation of the company, you can talk to the builders about the level of wages and the timeliness of its payment.

Source of funding. To build an apartment building, there are several options for financing.

1. Large construction trusts with available funds can assume the lion’s share of costs. In this case, shareholders are given a kind of deferment with a small percentage. This method is most common when the house is built for the employees of an industry or large industrial enterprise. They become the guarantor of the money return.
2. Many builders actively cooperate with banks that specialize in granting loans. Some of them participate in government programs, providing benefits to certain categories of citizens.
3. When the burden of financing construction falls on shareholders, they will have to unite in housing cooperatives. Lending is done on an individual basis with each member, but the HCC management takes care of all the organizational concerns.

Contractual obligations.Many shareholders lost their money because they were superficially acquainted with the proposed contract. Therefore, before you sign something on your own, it is better to spend some money on legal advice. In addition, many legal Internet portals provide free support to registered visitors. There is one point that citizens do not pay attention to. This is the name of the contract. For example, the builder offers to sign a preliminary contract on the share participation. Experts don’t recommend to approve such a document, because it’s not a good idea for a builder. k. The construction company most likely does not have permission to build. In addition, the contract has no mechanisms and guarantees to return the money invested. Only equity participation agreement should be considered.

We have chosen 14 best builders of Samara in our review. All of them have passed the test of time, having built a certain number of residential houses in the regional center. It took into account the operational information at the end of 2019, the opinion of the expert community and feedback from Samara shareholders.

Ranking of the best developers of Samara

Tree

Rating: 5.0

The leading position in the construction market of Samara is taken by Drevo firm. This developer was given hundreds of hectares of land. The development company boasts three million square meters of housing put into operation. An overwhelming number of objects are delivered on time. Experts note the modern approach of the developer. Together with the commissioning of houses in housing estates created all the necessary infrastructure for new settlers. The firm actively participates in the “Affordable Housing” program.

Residents of Samara consider the merit of the developer to create a “city in the city”. The company has its own production of building materials, once delivered to the site they are under video surveillance. The disadvantages of commissioned housing users include high hearing.

Advantages

• punctuality;
• complex development of microdistricts;
• good quality;
• own building materials.

Disadvantages

• Insufficient sound insulation.

Grad, SK

Rating: 4.9

Grad construction holding has rich experience in building in Samara. The first objects were erected by the company in 1989. Since then every year the developer commissioned apartment buildings, shopping centers, business centers. Experts note the successful work of the holding in the old city, where it managed to implement quite complex architectural projects. As an example, the Seventh Heaven facility. Many times the firm became the best construction company in the region.

Samara residents praise the builder for careful attention to the environment. Even in small yards it manages to create a cozy green area. From the disadvantages one can note the delay in delivery of objects, slow disbursement of funds.

Advantages

• rich experience;
• implementation of complex projects;
• Responsible attitude to nature;
• good quality.

Shortcomings

• slow construction;
• delays in deadlines.

New DON

Rating: 4.8

New DON construction company gets on the podium of our review for reliability. The developer has already commissioned more than 100 ths. kv. m, from residential houses to commercial facilities. The company manages to maintain a leading position in the region through competent pricing and high quality services. Not surprisingly, the developer is ahead of its competitors by the number of houses built. The firm can be credited with the construction of entire neighborhoods with modern infrastructure.

City residents like a good location of social facilities, well-thought-out transport network, development of outskirts of the city. From the disadvantages we can note the lack of finishing, the use of budgetary materials.

Advantages

• a large number of commissioned objects;
• development of urban outskirts;
• Competent pricing policy;
• quality services.

Flaws

• the use of low quality materials;
• only rough finishing.

Alliance-Management

Rating: 4.7

Only 11 years ago the construction company Alliance Management started working in Samara. The first object was presented to the local audience in 2011. All the objects were completed on time, which was highly appreciated by our experts. The builder can be credited with the use of high-quality building materials, so the customers do not have claims to the finishing of apartments or retail outlets. Brig residential complex is currently significant for the city. The erection of business centers takes into account the wishes of the customer, most of the windows have a view of the Volga. The company does not forget about the construction of social facilities.

Residents of Samara are impressed by the developer’s responsible approach to work, convenient office and business centers. But the layout of the apartments causes some dissatisfaction.

The advantages

• punctuality;
• advantageous location of objects;
• high quality finishing;
• infrastructure development.

Disadvantages

• Uncomfortable apartment layout.

SK Novy Gorod

Rating: 4.6

The fastest growing construction company in the region is Novy Gorod. It implements a full range of urban development projects. Experts praised the active cooperation of the developer with the state structures, taking part in the completion of the unfinished objects. The top-priority directions of the construction company are energy-saving technologies and care for the environment. The firm believes that the trust of clients and partners is its main value. The landmark buildings in Samara are Albatross Residential Complex and “Ilyinskaya Plaza”, a business-class residential building.

So far, the company has not had many facilities built, due to this the residents feel some wariness.

Advantages

• active participation in government programs;
• concern for the environment;
• use of energy-saving technologies;
• modern layouts.

Disadvantages

• small number of facilities.

Amond, SC

Rating: 4.5

Amond Group boasts an impressive portfolio of completed orders. Its history began about 30 years ago, when Rostislav Khugaev organized a small cooperative Stroitel. Thanks to the hard work the company was able to achieve success in the area of urban development. Today about 12 thousand people live in the buildings of Amond Group of Companies. families. The builder does not forget about social responsibility, 3 kindergartens, 1 secondary school and an open-air sports complex. Experts noted successful fulfillment of obligations at the construction of Volgary and Ostrov residential estates.

Residents praise the builder for adequate value for money, active participation in social projects. The disadvantages are the impolite attitude of the employees.

Advantages

• rich experience in urban development;
• timely delivery of objects;
• adequate prices;
• good quality.

Flaws

• impolite staff.

Koshelev Corporation

Rating: 4.4

Koshelev Corporation is the largest builder in Russia. It has its own production of building materials, which has a favorable effect on prices. The company has been working on the Samara market since 2010 and during this time such significant facilities have been constructed as Residential Complex Samara, Aviagorodok, kindergartens, schools, shopping and office centers, as well as Holy Resurrection Cathedral. About 80,000 people live in the buildings of the co-operative. residents. The attention of experts was drawn to the three-story houses with their own gas heating. Citizens feel as comfortable as possible in them and the rents are pleasantly small.

Up to the European standard of living the city lacks well-developed infrastructure, there are serious problems with transport communications. The disadvantages include small yards.

Advantages

• affordable prices;
• diversity of the built objects;
• own production of building materials;
• well-thought-out layouts.

Disadvantages

• not developed infrastructure;
• close courtyards.

Unistroy

Rating: 4.3

Unistroy is a federal developer which has been operating on the Russian market for 23 years. The company has achieved significant success over this time. It ranks 1st in the Republic of Tatarstan and the Volga Federal District and is among the top 25 best development companies in the country. Experts note high volume of housing commissioned (1.9 mln. sq.m. The construction of the houses in the centre of Moscow and the neighboring blocks of flats, as well as an impressive portfolio of orders (1.1 mln. sq. m.). The builder relies on modern technology. Many buildings are designed by the company’s architects; customers are offered a variety of layouts and finishes.

The developer is still only beginning to develop Samara housing market, so it is possible to rely only on the feedback from the residents of Kazan. They are satisfied with the timely delivery of the houses, their location and design. But the quality of apartments leaves much to be desired.

Advantages

• modern technologies;
• Object delivery on time;
• own projects;
• large portfolio of orders.

Disadvantages

• low quality.

Samara Regional Housing and Mortgage Fund

Rating: 4.2

In 1999 by the decision of the Government of the regional center the Samara Regional Housing and Mortgage Fund was founded. During its existence, SOFJI has built over 179 thousand houses in the seventy-six districts of Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Nizhny Novgorod. kvm. m of affordable housing on a turnkey basis (with finishing). The Fund takes an active part in the social program “Young Family”, more than 33 thousand people have been living in the region for a long time. of inhabitants of the region moved into new houses and apartments. Among the important tasks of the Fund are to complete the construction of long-term housing projects, resettle people from unfit for habitation or dilapidated buildings, help residents to form housing cooperatives.

SOFJI clients note quick and efficient work, assistance with transactions, low rates. However, there are many complaints about inattention to customers, use of low-quality materials.

Advantages

• participation in social programs;
• HOA organization;
• selection of sites for construction;
• operative work.

Disadvantages

• rude staff;
• low quality materials.

SK Patriot

Rating: 4.1

The construction company Patriot was founded in 2009. Despite the short period of the builder’s working life the company has taken a leading position in Rostov-on-Don. The developer actively develops markets in St. Petersburg, Tula and Samara. The developer complies with the terms of handing over the keys to apartments owners. Experts are pleasantly surprised by early commissioning of a number of objects. The apartments with turnkey finishing and furniture installed became a hit of sales. The company is responsible to the environment, is working on the construction of a waste recycling plant.

Clients of the developer are satisfied with the democratic prices, modern layouts, good construction pace. The rude staff and low quality of finishing should be noted as disadvantages.

Advantages

• Apartments with finishing and furniture;
• Compliance with deadlines;
• Responsible approach to the environment;
• Modern layouts.

Disadvantages

• Rude staff;
• Low quality of finishing.

Finstroy Group

Rating: 4.1

GC Finstroy has been building houses since 1995. Over two decades the company has managed to prove itself as a reliable developer. The firm has hundreds of thousands of square meters of commissioned housing, commercial facilities. Citizens of Samara had a chance to assess the quality of commercial buildings Finhaus and Gagarinskiy, as well as the quality of Michurinskiy residential microdistrict. Experts liked the company’s desire to build houses for the general public. The developer does not forget about the development of infrastructure and social facilities. Many objects were built on the outskirts of the regional center.

Unfortunately, residents complain that the company forgets about the environment. Many buildings are built in a wooded area, which destroys trees.

Advantages

• Construction of houses of economy class;
• The construction of social facilities;
• installation of video surveillance;
• a lot of parking spaces.

Shortcomings

• trees are often cut down.

Bereg, ASP

Rating: 4.0

From the first days of its existence, Association of Construction Enterprises “Bereg” focused on a complex approach to the development of urban areas. The company was one of the first to build blocks in Samara. Most of the objects are built in the central part of the city or in areas with good views. Experts have praised the openness of “Berega”, anyone can watch live the progress of construction of the selected facility. In addition, viewing days are organized at the construction sites.

Complaints from clients about the long paperwork, which leads to problems with loans. Residential complex Raduzhny owners are not satisfied with the quality of finishing of the apartments.

Advantages

• openness;
• Comprehensive approach to the development of the city;
• many commissioned facilities;
• Convenient location of houses.

Disadvantages

• It takes a long time to process the documents;
• There are complaints about the quality of finishing.

Zheldoripoteka, JSC

Rating: 4.0

The company Zheldoripoteka was created in 2001 to implement the social program for housing of railway transport employees. But in 4 years the joint stock company becomes a full-fledged market structure. Experts note the good mortgage offers for railroad employees, besides the down payment is not required. As a real estate developer, Zheldoripoteka commissioned the houses at Novolazarevskaya str. Polevoy and Sadovaya, the role of the investor JSC played in the construction of housing on the Ul. Volskaya and Novo-Vokzalnaya.

In reviews, tenants praise the company for its low mortgage interest, corporate program of Russian Railways, good quality. The disadvantages should be attributed to the delays and poor insulation.

Advantages

• low interest rates;
• corporate program for railway employees;
• Transparency in the work;
• affordable prices.

Disadvantages

• delayed deadlines for delivery;
• Poor insulation of houses.

Trans freight

Rating: 4.0

The most affordable prices for rent in Samara offers company Trans freight. The company started its activity in 2002 and since then it has built residential, commercial and industrial buildings for the citizens. The experts included the builder in our review for participation in state programs of low-cost housing. Due to its own production of building materials, a large fleet of vehicles and a research laboratory, the company successfully competes in the region. While constantly cutting costs, the employees of the company don’t forget about the quality of service. High-rise residential buildings (18…28 floors), some of them are located on the outskirts, but there are also objects in the historic center of the city.

Residents of apartment buildings are satisfied with the quality of apartments and the proximity to kindergartens, schools and shopping malls. Not much space in the yards, no place to park your car.

Advantages

• affordable prices;
• own materials;
• large fleet of vehicles;
• good quality.

Disadvantages

• tight yards.